Signaling retention device

A signaling retention device comprising:

• a first member having a faceplate, a backplate, first and second sides, a first end, and a pivoting area in said third end, said faceplate and backplate of said first member being substantially parallel to and spaced from each other and being interconnected with said first and second sides, said first end interconnecting said first and second sides, said second side tapering toward and forming a tip with said first side, and said faceplate having a cutting blade proximate an edge of said second side;
• a second member having a faceplate, a backplate, third and fourth sides, and a circular pivoting end, said faceplate and backplate of said second member being substantially parallel to and spaced from each other and being interconnected with said third and fourth sides, said circular pivoting end interconnecting said third and fourth sides, said third side tapering toward and forming a tip with said fourth side, and said circular pivoting end of said second member being pivotally interconnected with said pivoting area of said first member;
• at least one signaling device configured to emit at least one of an audible signal and a visual signal;
• and
• a power source,
• wherein said signaling retention device is configured to retain an element in a particular position by engaging a base of said element, and wherein said first and second members are configured for cutting.