Apparatus for securing a portable electronic device

A system comprising:

• an item to be secured, the item having a perimeter having a first portion and a second portion opposite the first portion, the item having at least one of a power aperture and a data aperture;
• a securement device comprising
• an elongated member extending in the longitudinal direction and having a first end and a second end opposite the first end,
• a first bracket having a first connection portion and a first back portion with an extension extending from the back portion, the first connection portion receiving the first end of the elongated member when assembled, and
• a second bracket having a second connection portion and a second back portion, the second connection portion receiving the second end of the elongated member when assembled;
• and
• a lock engaging the second end of the elongated member and holding the second bracket in the locked position;
• wherein in a locked configuration, the extension is inserted within one of the power aperture and the data aperture, the elongated member extends across the item to connect the first bracket to the second bracket, the second back portion of the second bracket is engaged with the second portion of the item;
• and wherein in the locked configuration the extension is prevented from substantial withdrawal from the power aperture or the data aperture due to the elongated member preventing substantial separation of the first bracket from the second bracket.