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Government plans to punish people who assault retail workers
The UK government has bowed to pressure from the retail industry and is to create a standalone criminal offence for…
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Data protection and new technologies: Extra care needed
Advanced surveillance systems using new technologies have spread beyond simply cameras. This has implications for the data protection obligations of…
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Gate Safety: Charity calls for action to reduce accidents
As an access control provider, including systems for automated gates, we are supporters of the charity, Gate Safe, and its…
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Smoke Detection added to Halo Smart Sensor
Schools that have installed the HALO Smart Sensor need to ensure they are keeping their devices up-to-date especially as recent…
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Concerns about contaminated vapes
There have been worrying news reports and alerts circulated by schools recently which have highlighted issues with contaminated vapes. These…
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Avigilon H5A IR PTZ camera: Helping you see in the dark
If you are responsible for the security of a large property that needs protecting day and night, but fixed auxiliary…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Avigilon H6A and H6X Cameras: Taking privacy seriously
With a lot of concern about the level of surveillance, and the use of object and people recognition, it is…
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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…
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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…
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CCTV and access control solutions: What changes at Avigilon mean
In an exciting development earlier this year Motorola Solutions brought most of its CCTV and access control brands together under…
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Calls for greater action to tackle retail crime
With continuing concern about high levels of retail crime, the boss of Tesco, Ken Murphy, writing in the Daily Mail…
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