Comments Off on BT Redcare closure sparks security industry concerns
BT Redcare, which provides fire and signalling alarm signalling, is to close all its operations on 1 August 2025. Currently the company provides monitoring of BT telephone lines linking commercial..
Comments Off on Retail crime increases despite money spent on prevention
The latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) Crime Survey figures confirm the warnings made last year by retailers that theft from shops and abuse of retail staff are on the rise...
Comments Off on Government consulting on Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
The government has launched its public consultation to finalise details of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known as Martyn’s Law, on the duties of those responsible for smaller premises...
Comments Off on Cattani Esam benefits from bespoke intruder alarm system
Installing a bespoke intruder alarm system is is important if you want truly effective security for your business premises. Making sure you keep the system up to date is important..
Comments Off on Protecting students: Detecting anti-social behaviour and aggression
Creating a calm learning environment where all children feel safe is a challenge for secondary schools, and for new students, in particular, they can be an intimidating place. Badly behaved..
Comments Off on Disposable vapes to be banned in the UK
Disposable vapes will be banned across the UK, as the government says they have been a key driver in the rising numbers of young people vaping, and following concerns about..
Comments Off on Avigilon Unity Video 8: Step into the future
If you are in charge of security on a retail park, entertainment venue or large private property then advanced surveillance can ensure you can work smarter. This means being able..
An intruder or burglar alarm system is a security system that will protect your property from a break-in. A range of sensors, that can be placed externally and internally, will..
Comments Off on Data Protection and CCTV: Lawfulness, fairness and transparency
If you are operating a surveillance or CCTV camera system, or you are considering installing a system, you need to be aware that any footage of people is classed as..
Comments Off on New Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner: Tony Eastaugh
The government has appointed Tony Eastaugh as the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSCC) who will continue in post until the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill comes into effect..
Comments Off on Christmas crime: Steps to prevent theft
Recently there were a number of burglaries from homes in Kidderminster which included Christmas presents, jewellery, cash and mobile phones. Meanwhile, West Mercia police have reported on a spike in..
Comments Off on Protect customers and spectators: How the HALO 3C can help
The King’s Speech last month, confirmed the government’s commitment to enacting legislation that will place a duty on those managing large spaces, such as retail or entertainment venues, to ensure..
Comments Off on Vaping in Schools: A guide to the problem & solving it
There has been a large rise in the numbers of young people vaping over recent years which has had a huge impact on secondary schools, in particular. The schools are..
Comments Off on St Joseph’s: Convinced of the value of vape detection
Although budgets in state schools are tight the investment in HALO Smart Sensors for detecting vaping within toilets has proved transformational for St Joseph’s College in Stoke-on-Trent. The Catholic Grammar..
Comments Off on Ecl-ips boosted by staff promotions and new recruits
Security systems and monitoring company Educonnect, trading as Ecl-ips since 2007, has marked its 21st year with a management restructure, following staff promotions, and new recruits joining its team. The..
Comments Off on Data protection regulator reminds retailers about CCTV rules
With retail bosses demanding the government do more to tackle crime in stores, and turning to surveillance technology to tackle it, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), UK’s data protection regulator,..
Comments Off on 12-year-old girl warns other children against vaping
A 12-year-old girl from Belfast has warned other children not to start vaping after she was hospitalised. Her call came after the UK government announced a series of measures to..
Comments Off on Data Protection Bill causes security industry concerns
Concerns have been expressed about the proposals in the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, which abolishes the post of Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSCC) and removes the need..
Comments Off on Figures show increasing numbers of young people vaping
Recent figures from the Office of National Statistics have confirmed the perception that more young people are vaping. Its report published last month: Adult smoking habits in the UK: 2022..