Exhibit 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement No.'s
333-33580,  333-349299,  and 333-34867 of Sentry Technology  Corporation on Form
S-8 of our report dated March 27, 2001  appearing in this Annual  Report on Form
10-K of Sentry Technology Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2000.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Jericho, New York
March 27, 2001