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Retail crime prevention spending reaches record high

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The annual British Retail Crime Survey, published on 5th March by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), revealed that retailers are now spending a record £1.2 billion on crime prevention. Meanwhile,.. Read More

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COVID-19: NSI provides guidance for its approved companies

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The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) recently clarified its position for all NSI-approved companies in respect of the government’s advice that most people should be staying at home as part of.. Read More

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Coronavirus Shutdown: Concerned about security?

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During this time of national effort to stay at home to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) you may be concerned about the security of your buildings if you.. Read More

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Automated Gates: Be aware of the risks they pose

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Having a reliable access control system across your site could also mean having one associated with automated gates at the entrance. Ecl-ips provides access control systems for automated gates. However,.. Read More

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Security guidance for schools and colleges published

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British schools and colleges are being asked by the government to step up their planning and policy-making in security guidance that was published last November. The extensive guidance, published by.. Read More

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Domestic CCTV: Your data protection responsibilities

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There are a large number of CCTV systems being sold for domestic use.  Since May 2018 people who use CCTV for domestic purposes in the UK have been granted an.. Read More

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CCTV: Data protection – your responsibilities

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If your organisation has a commercial CCTV system, or you are about to have a system installed, you need to be aware of data protection laws. In the UK this.. Read More

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The Metropolitan Police starts using Live Facial recognition

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Despite some opposition the Metropolitan Police (Met) announced in January that it would begin using live facial recognition (LFR) within its operations where it believes intelligence means it could have.. Read More

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Avigilon: Advanced video analytics drives CCTV performance

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Avigilon‘s advanced smarter video analytics for its CCTV solution can help you detect a range of occurrences and monitor your site in various ways: Detect a car driving the wrong.. Read More

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Why you should use CCTV to monitor your business

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Why do you need CCTV cameras for your business? Well, to be honest – you don’t – until you do. Many people pay for home insurance for years and rarely.. Read More

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A cost-effective CCTV option for all weather conditions

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Are you looking to install an effective CCTV system for the outside areas of your business premises, sports ground or school site? Robust and Effective CCTV camera If you don’t.. Read More

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CCTV: Protecting your manufacturing or distribution facility

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If you operate a manufacturing business or other form of large commercial site used for distribution or packing then keeping track of staff and monitoring dangerous areas or car parks.. Read More

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Data Officers/Controllers: How compliant is your CCTV system?

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As a data controller or data officer in an organisation you will want to ensure that all aspects of compliance and best practice are being followed. This includes your obligations.. Read More

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IT manager: Want to know more about your CCTV system?

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As an IT manager you will be aware that IP CCTV systems are now part of the IT infrastructure of the organisation.  IT or network managers need to know how.. Read More

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ACC 7.4 launched so you can respond quicker to security breaches

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Are you head of security at a large retail site, a sports or entertainment arena or stadium or college or university campus? The latest version of Avigilon’s CCTV video management.. Read More

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Are you a Head of Security? Is your CCTV system a headache?

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As Head of Security on a large commercial site or perhaps across a number of sites, you are probably the person expected to understand and maintain the CCTV system. You.. Read More

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Are you maintaining your CCTV system properly?

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As a small or medium-business sized business owner with premises on an industrial park or high street site you are likely to have had CCTV fitted to provide security and.. Read More