Tethered security system with wireless communication

A security system for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal, the security system comprising:

• a sensor configured to be coupled to an item of merchandise and configured to detect removal of the item of merchandise from the sensor;
• a base configured to removably support the sensor and the item of merchandise, wherein the base is configured to be mounted on a top surface of a display;
• a cable operably connected to the base and configured to define a sense loop for detecting a security event;
• a connector at the end of the cable configured to removably connect to the sensor;
• and
• a lock mechanism disposed within the base and configured to engage the connector for locking the sensor on the base to prevent the cable from being extended relative to the base, wherein the cable is inaccessible when the sensor is locked to the base with the lock mechanism.

A method for securing an item of merchandise from theft or unauthorized removal, the method comprising:

• coupling a sensor to an item of merchandise configured to detect removal of the item of merchandise from the sensor;
• attaching a connector at the end of the cable to the sensor, the cable operably connected to a base at an opposite end and configured to define a sense loop for detecting a security event;
• removably supporting the sensor and the item of merchandise on the base, wherein the base is configured to be mounted on a top surface of a display;
• and
• locking the sensor on the base with a lock mechanism disposed within the base via engagement of the connector to prevent the cable from being extended relative to the base.