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Cerberus
Blow your whistle As the crisis over crime on our streets deepens, West Midlands Police believe they have devised an ingenious approach to the problem – whistling the theme tunes of popular TV police dramas, and playing the taped results through concealed speakers in crime 'hot spots'. They can't be ...
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Dickinson takes the reins at BSIA
The BSIA has appointed Group 4 Falck’s David Dickinson as its new chief executive
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Breaking the mould
The manned guarding industry is at a crossroads in its development. Much credibility has been lost in the eyes of end users, many of whom bemoan the lack of a well-managed and effective service. Future solutions must be based on a far better understanding of client needs.
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Corps wardens ensure safer Borough for Tower Hamlets
Major league security provider The Corps of Commissionaires is playing a central role in a new Home Office-backed community wardens programme covering the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
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LPCB publishes new Red Book
The 2002 ‘List of Approved Fire and Security Products and Services’ – more commonly known as the Red Book – has just been published by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB).
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The Big Issue
Since December, no less than 30,000 Banknote Watch posters have been sent out to Police Crime Reduction Officers for distribution in every High Street. The message to retailers on those posters?
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Double Dutch time at Bell ID
Bell ID – the smart card subsidiary of access control specialist the Bell Group – has recently completed two security projects at Holland's celebrated Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.
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Pupils become the focal point
The facilities team at Magdalen College School in Oxford has ensured a safer and more secure environment for pupils following the installation of a CCTV and intruder alarm system supplied by Case CCTV.A combination of static and high speed PTZ colour cameras have now been trained on the most vulnerable ...
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West LB banking on Remsdaq
Remsdaq has supplied comprehensive access control and CCTV systems to secure the London offices of West LB, one of Germany's largest banking groups
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Vicon's on the ball at Upton Park
A significant number of the company's compact dome cameras have been installed at Upton Park – the home of West Ham United Football Club – by CCTV specialist Vicon Industries.
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NOCN backs SITO entry-level course for door supervisors
The National Open College Network (NOCN) has granted a five-year accreditation to the SITO-developed ‘Minimum Knowledge Entry Training Course for Door Supervisors’.
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Pursuing another line of enquiry
A great many security managers will now be reviewing the benefits of on-line screening for present and potential members of staff. As Del Hunter explains, however, there are several variables that must be considered before a final decision is made about a firm's chosen recruitment method.
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All light on the night
Although most incidences of crime take place during the hours of darkness, CCTV system designs often neglect the need for suitable illumination. How, then, might end users achieve truly effective 24-hour surveillance?
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“Don’t take chances with cash”
Top Ten security player Securitas has stressed that any retail security managers who decide that cash should be “walked to the bank” are placing both their staff and company at risk.
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UK security market set for 'healthy' 4% growth in 2002
Plimsoll Publishing's just-published research report – entitled 'The UK Security Market' – predicts a "healthy" growth of 4% in 2002. That said, the news is only good for some of the industry's players, as increased revenues will not be felt by all.
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ACPO 2000: the costs in context
While the immediate purpose of intruder alarms is aimed at reducing the risk of burglary and aiding criminal arrests, the reduction of false alarms has become an end in itself. Mike Cahalane argues that, for a host of reasons, any reduction must be designed to retain police response ...
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Rescue package
Salford is trying to turn round a crumbling neighbourhood, but first it had to find a way to help stranded owners.
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New code ends tick-box era
New regulation and inspection systems unveiled this week by the Housing Corporation may mean more rapid intervention for poorly performing housing associations.
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Lifelines open for inner cities
DTLR ready to press Treasury over breakage cost write-offs and market renewal fund
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Starting to bloom
The potential of communities is finally being unleashed. Joe Montgomery reports on his role in the first year of the government's Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy.