EXHIBIT 23.1

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of
Mace Security International, Inc. on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-31757),
filed on July 22, 1997, of our report dated January 21, 1999, except for Notes 3
and 10 as to which the dates are July 22, 1999 and May 17, 1999, respectively,
with respect to the financial statements of Colonial Full Service Car Wash, Inc.
included in Mace Security International, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K dated
May 17, 1999 (as amended on or about July 30, 1999 on Form 8-K/A), filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                         /s/ Ernst & Young, LLP

Dallas, Texas
July 28, 1999

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