The EP SS4000 Random Search Selector although based on its predecessors reliable and proven technology, setup and operation is somewhat different.

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Whatever search techniques or policies an organisation has in place, the Random Search Selector is a boon when there is a need to search selected people, or apply some form of special attention to selected products, processes, etc

What is a Random Search Selector?

Basically it's an electronic device with a built in randomiser algorithm that responds by displaying a "Search" or "Pass" indicator each time the operating button is depressed.

When used in conjunction with a people scanning process, such as using metal detectors to scan pupils entering a school to ensure that they are not carrying knives to class, it can turn a logistical nightmare into a simple and easily manageable process.

Why not scan every pupil as they enter? - well lets assume that there are 1,200 pupils to scan. Even with airport style walkthrough metal detector arches (knife arch), which is the quickest way to scan a person for metal objects, at a conservative 5 seconds per pupil (assuming they all cooperate fully!) it would take between one and a half and two hours to complete the scan! ...the school day would be almost over before lessons could start.

Using a random search selector(s) to select pupils to be scanned, the process could be sped up significantly by selecting (in an unbiased way) just a percentage of pupils to be scanned.

As each pupil passes the random search selector they press the operate button which gives an instant "Search" or "Pass" indicator, and because the school can set the percentage search parameter at anything between 1 and 100 percent it could significantly reduce the numbers needing to go through the lengthier scanning process.

Even if the search percentage was set to be very low (i.e. just 5-10%), because the pupils could not be sure whether they would be selected for search, the overall search process still has a very strong deterrent factor, and because the random search selector unit provides a totally random result every time, there can be no accusation of bias against any pupil selected for searching, whatever their race, ethnic background, past behaviour, etc.

Although retooled as a new product, the EP SS4000 is actually an updated and more stylish looking version of its predecessor, so reliability and proven performance are not in question. It is also fully compatible with existing accessories such as the Remote Button and Remote Indicator units,

...and manufacture of the popular battery operated version is unaffected by the launch of the new mains unit, so there's no need to panic.

Random Search Selectors are ideal for a wide range of applications. They are used extensively in the retail sector as part of corporate theft deterrent measures to guard against staff pilfering, they are also frequently used in conjunction with metal detectors as indicated above, as well as with other people scanning type operations.

In manufacturing they can be used to select individual items or batches for quality testing, etc. whilst the battery powered units are often used to select delivery vehicles entering site for specific road-worthiness inspection, load checking, etc.

Simple in concept and easily affordable, the Random Search Selectors and accessories have a role to play in almost any organisations security armoury.

...but don't just take our word for it find out more about Random Search Selectors.

There's also an opportunity to buy Random Search Selectors and walkthrough & hand held security metal detectors at On-line prices at www.insight-direct.co.uk 

Professional hand held security metal detectors are standard issue to the police and military and have recently become an essential security tool for schools and businesses throughout the UK as well as being used extensively by nightclubs, etc.
 
With a wide range of models to choose from, you may need help to choose the right model for your needs, especially as there are currently many far eastern inferior copies of professional units (such as those produced by quality manufacturers such as Garrett, etc) being sold in the UK.
 
Naturally some units perform much better than others and this is one area of security where an inferior unit that works some of the time is DEFINITELY NOT A GOOD INVESTMENT!
 
 
Lets address one of the obvious potential pitfalls first;
 
A quality unit from a respected manufacturer with a reputation to protect, will generally nowadays feature high performance digital technology rather than the old analogue type, incorporate high quality components and circuitry to ensure long operational life and low battery drain in use - in short you are guaranteed quality performance, long operational life (even in hostile environments) and low running costs. 
 
Rip off copies on the other hand, invariably utilise older analogue technology, inferior internal components and cheaper, less robust outer casings. Typically therefore, even though the initial purchase price may look attractive, ...poor performance, early component failure and high running costs (i.e. replacement batteries) frequently result in a higher long term cost of ownership than had you invested in a quality unit in the first place! - Be warned however, some of the rip-off copies are increasingly difficult to spot - even we were almost fooled by a clever copy of a Garret Superscanner hand held detector, which featured a valid Garrett serial number and even had the name spelled correctly!
 
So what type of metal detector would be best for you?
 
Well, to answer this we need to establish how and where you intend to use it;
 
...if you have lots of people to scan quickly for instance, you will probably need a walkthrough arch type metal detector (often referred to as a knife arch), similar to those commonly used at airports.
 
...if volume of persons to scan is not an issue, a hand held wand type metal detector will offer a cheaper alternative.

...a general purpose hand held metal detector unit should be more than capable of instantly detecting large metal masses such as knives or guns carried on a person, whilst a high performance detector will be required to detect small objects ingested within a body for instance.
 
 
Whatever your needs, we strongly recommend that you buy from a reliable suppler with a reputation to protect. They will be able to offer you practical advice and guide you to the best product for your needs. 

 
Need more help or advice?  - call Insight Security on tel: 01273 475500  or checkout;   Security Metal Detectors   

Want to grab a current special offer bargain?  checkout;   Hand Held Security Metal Detectors 

With the recent acknowledgement by the Home Office, that in many parts of the country, Knife Crime and crimes of Serious Violence have been misclassified for recording purposes for many years, the government has been forced to admit that the mis-recording has caused a significant distortion in the published crime statistics.

In fact whilst latest published figures indicated a drop in crimes of serious violence, they actually rose over the last 12 months by 22%. Similarly, the corrected figures for knife crime now show a 20% rise for the same period, rather than the previously claimed drop!

Whatever the figures however, over recent months, the use of security metal detectors has increased massively and they are now generally considered a 'Must Have' security and safety tool by a wide range of public and private sector organisations.

There are however serious concerns by professional security product suppliers, with the influx of cheap metal detectors into the UK market. There is a lot of truth in the old saying 'you get what you pay for' and it's certainly true in this case. The trouble is, while by buying a cheap detector, you may save a few pounds initially, the long term cost of ownership is likely to be much higher than that of a professional quality unit (thanks to high running costs and early component failure). More importantly however your cheap unit probably won't deliver reliable results - so your screening process will be suspect and you environment may not be as safe as you had thought.

Insight Security offer a range of reliable, professional security metal detectors (hand held and knife arch / search arch type) and for a limited time, they are offering their popular Garrett Super Scanner - hand held metal detector  for under £100.00!

To buy metal detectors now at amazingly low prices visit;

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please note; these are guaranteed genuine Garrett metal detectors and not inferior rip off copies

Garrett - the professionals choice - as used by police, military and security professionals worldwide 

Buying a quality metal detector has never been easier or cheaper and Insight Security are now offering a special discounted price on the world leading; "Garrett Superscanner", hand held security metal detector.
 
Why Garrett? - when a user needs a security metal detector for use in harsh environments, or where the unit will be in operation continuously for extended periods of time, the rugged "Garrett Superscanner" metal detector is the obvious and natural choice, which is why it is used extensively by police, military and security professionals around the world.

...In fact the Garrett Superscanner is so well known and popular, that it is the target for more "Rip Off" copies than any other single metal detector, ...but beware, buying a cheap look alike copy of the real thing, can be an expensive mistake. 
 
There is currently a company who have purchased (possibly quite innocently) a large quantity of Garrett Superscanner look alikes of far east manufacture, which they have been offering to customers as the genuine article (the units are so alike in fact, that even the experts find it hard to tell them from the real thing on visual inspection alone). Inside however, the fakes feature cheap, outdated analogue technology, so although HMRC have seized the bulk of the consignment as illegal copies, anyone unfortunate enough to have bought one, will not only be at risk of having the illegal copy seized, but will also be disappointed with both the performance and reliability.


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