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Archive TitlesTrade talks
Next month marks the beginning of a new era at the BSIA, when Group 4 stalwart David Dickinson takes the reins as chief executive from David Fletcher. As Brian Sims discovers, Dickinson is already well in tune with the private sector's mantra. A better future for a better industry with ...
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MLA warning on rogue traders
THE MASTER LOCKSMITHS’ Association (MLA) is urging end users to ensure they choose a suitably qualified and reputable locksmith “to avoid incompetence and overcharging”.
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Archive TitlesProtection for the money men
In the wake of last September's terrorist atrocities, a great many City organisations have embarked upon full-scale evaluations of their security provisions. Today's intelligent access control technology appears to offer the ideal solution to the threat of illegal intrusions but, as Sylvia Campbell explains, when it comes to specification corporate ...
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Archive TitlesIn line with online
Persistent data hacking has placed IT security issues at the apex of the corporate agenda. A host of operational questions now swirl around the minds of security managers, many of whom are questioning whether or not e-security system suppliers can truly safeguard their data networks.
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Knowing your spam from your SirCam
With pornographic attachments and unsolicited e-mails beginning to impinge on productivity in the workplace, what options are open to the IT security practitioner looking to stem the rising tide of unwanted cyber traffic?
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Archive TitlesMullarkey takes on key role at the Inspectorate
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced that Tom Mullarkey will take over as chief executive at the end of May
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Recruiting the right individual
In the first of a series of 12 articles aimed at exposing current deficiencies within the manned guarding industry – and suggesting radical solutions to remedy those problems – Terry O'Neil explains why it's high time that contractors said 'No' to clients who persist in asking for corners to be ...
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Archive TitlesGoing underground
Worried about the ever-present threat of vehicle-related crimes in its station parking areas, London Underground managers have opted for an integrated solution to the problem. Lawrence Cohen reviews the progress made to date by Operation Hawkeye.
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Archive Titles"Making licensing work is key to industry's future" states Fletcher
As David Fletcher hands over the reins to David Dickinson following 16 years as chief executive of the BSIA, Security Management Today asked the Association's renowned figurehead to pinpoint the major issues facing both his successor and the industry at large
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First Security invests in dedicated training facility
In what is being described as part of a “major investment programme for the business”, manned security contractor First Security (Guards) has unveiled plans to open a new training facility – Caledonia House – for its 2,000 London-based officers.
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Watchdog makes plea for trusting contracts
The Security Watchdog has centred on 'building the trust' between contractor and client as the theme for its next one-day seminar
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Cerberus
Cerberus n.1. Greek mythologyA three-headed dog who guarded the entrance to Hades2. A sop to Cerberus Bribe given to appease a potential threat
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Archive TitlesPolicing a New Century
The Police Reform Bill looks set to change not only the policing landscape, but also that of the manned security sector. Any widening of the police family can only be realised after a thorough examination of all those security companies hoping to participate. Mike Lynskey outlines the main considerations for ...
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Archive TitlesThe CCTV effect
Doubts surrounding the effectiveness of CCTV have been revived yet again in the wake of critical comments voiced by Dr Kate Painter. Ian Drury reports on a Scarman Centre project that's addressing the issue head-on.
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B-Serv pinpoints Securiplan as services partner
Leading manned security provider Securiplan has been chosen as one of two preferred accredited security suppliers by B-Serv Ltd, the customer services organisation that’s wholly-owned by Brixton plc.
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Brogan posts fraud warning to data processors
Security International's chief executive Chris Brogan has sent out a warning to all security managers responsible for Data Protection issues concerning an extraordinary fraud. Apparently, there are a number of organisations now in existence that purport to be an extension of the Information Commissioner's office – and charge a princely ...
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Archive Titles'Czar' praises London Borough CCTV system
Roy Henderson, the Home Office's renowned champion of crime reduction measures, has thrown his full support behind the London Borough of Ealing's £600,000 CCTV scheme – claiming it's "the very best" he has seen to date.
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Archive TitlesFull screen ahead
With the Criminal Records Bureau due to 'go live' on 1 March, managers' thoughts will inevitably turn to ways in which they can improve pre-employment screening for security personnel. Alex Chambers and Richard Aixill offer some salient advice.
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Contingency planning tops corporate agenda
Security managers operating in the financial services sector are urged to look closely at the terms of third party recovery contracts
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Archive TitlesSecom signs up ADPRO system
ADPRO from Vision Fire & Security has been chosen as the transmission technology at the heart of a new remote surveillance venture launched by international electronic security specialist Secom plc.