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Archive TitlesPlaying the numbers game
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology has finally made the quantum leap from nice concept to workable security solution, with several notable examples up-and-running at airports and service stations across the UK. Though, ANPR systems can be used for much more than basic access control.
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Archive TitlesGames with frontiers
The City of Manchester is gearing itself up to play host to the XVII Commonwealth Games, which begin on 25 July. The need to deliver a welcoming and secure environment for athletes and spectators alike has meant a taxing year for the police and security services.
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Security flaws uncovered in XP
Two new security loopholes in Microsoft's much-touted Office XP programme could allow hackers to 'take over' a company's system, warns researcher Georgi Guninski
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Archive TitlesVetrotech keeps Dutch prisoners ‘Watching Us, Watching Them’
Fire-resisting and security glass systems specialist Vetrotech Saint-Gobain has completed a prestigious contract in the Netherlands for the Dutch Ministry of Justice.
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Archive TitlesChilds demands "fast-track" response to security regulation
Richard Childs, chief constable of Lincolnshire Police, used the IFSEC Conference Programme as a platform for urging the industry to play a full part in helping to speed up the process of regulation and licensing.
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Archive TitlesCCTV solutions for the small-scale end user
The small-to-medium-sized business, retail and hotel markets will benefit from Philips' addition of digital recording to the REO system
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IP, IT... and CCTV
IP video surveillance and biometric recognition, intelligent privacy zone capabilities and video over mobile telephone networks.
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Archive TitlesCasinos could be next 'home' of money launderers
Unless the Government puts more stringent controls in place, casinos may become the next big opportunity for money launderers.
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Archive TitlesSiemens fights the car thieves
In the past year alone no less than 23,000 vehicles were stolen in the UK, while in the first six months of 2002 a reported 1,400 thefts have occurred in London.
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Hacking: a black or white case?
So-called 'white hat' hacking and penetration testing techniques are designed to let the end user know about vulnerabilities on their network, but how can you guarantee that the information gleaned will not be used for illegal purposes?
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Archive TitlesCrime figures show biggest rise for more than a decade
The Government's strategy on crime will be thrown into crisis this month when Home Secretary David Blunkett is forced to unveil the biggest rise in offences for over a decade
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Archive TitlesFirst among equals
As the managing director of one of the UK's leading security companies, First Security's Jonathan Levine is confronted by a host of challenges – how to implement the terms and conditions of the Working Time Directive and combat rising insurance premiums among them.
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Licensing: an alternative view
How robust is the Private Security Industry Act? Will its terms and conditions really stand the test of licensing in the real world?
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Met Police chief Stevens launches all-new PCSO recruitment drive
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens has officially launched a recruitment campaign to enlist 500 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), helping to turn one element of the Government White Paper 'Policing A New Century' into immediate reality.The new PCSOs will initially be tasked with carrying out security patrols in central ...
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Are your alarms covered?
What are the main technical requirements that insurers will demand of their clients – and their clients’ installers – when it comes to providing insurance cover for intruder alarm systems?
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Archive TitlesSecuricor and CSS officers highly praised for acts of bravery
Security officers working for Securicor and Leicester-based Central and Shires Security have been praised for acts of bravery while on duty – further examples of how important these individuals are when it comes to protecting businesses and their workforces.Securicor Security officer Mrinal Sarker showed great courage when he challenged three ...
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False alarm activations down, but Met is still paying a heavy price
Although false alarm activations have fallen during the past year, they are costing the Metropolitan Police over £15 million per annum
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Companies urged to abide by Human Rights
Despite the complex legal frameworks surrounding data protection and Human Rights legislation, companies must "stop burying their heads in the sand" and work within its boundaries
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Guarding market grows by 50%
Market analyst MBD's latest study of the UK manned security sector suggests that the market has increased in value by as much as 42% between 1997 and 2001 – touching an estimated value of £1.7 billion last year.
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Think Tank
Homeless housing officerI am a homeless housing officer sleeping on a friend's floor. The council can't help me because the waiting list is too long. I asked my employer to help in getting me a flat but they said they were not permitted to do so. Is this correct?Your employer ...