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To meet different installation options, LTVsmart systems are available as Wi-Fi or conventionally wired systems Due to increasing number of burglaries and growing financial losses for house and flat owners, the German KfW recently started financial incentives for preventive measures against burglary. House owners' funding for security systems installation As part of the programme “Crime Prevention by anti-intrusion”, KfW subsidises burglary protection measures fo...

The update is based on reports given by the SEPA and non-SEPA country representatives at the 37th EAST meeting The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has just published its third European Fraud Update for 2015. This is based on country crime updates given by representatives of 17 countries in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and 3 non-SEPA countries, at the 37th EAST meeting held in London on 7th October 2015. Country crime updates Card skimming at ATMs was reported by s...

The VB-300 series is a body worn video camera styled like an ID card holder Edesix, a global market leader in body worn camera (BWC) solutions, is to showcase its new WiFi enabled VideoBadge, the VB-300 Series, at DSEI (Defence & Security Equipment International), the world’s largest trade show for the security and defence sectors. Multiple uses and applications The VB-300 series is a body worn video camera styled like an ID card holder. Its simple operation makes...

Canon Europe, a leader in imaging solutions, announced recently that its parent company, Canon Inc., is developing a high-sensitivity network camera equipped with a fast high-magnification lens capable of long-range colour image capture even at night, making possible the viewing of subjects that the naked eye would have trouble discerning. Monitoring infrastructure facilities Amid ever-increasing safety and security concerns, a growing need for advances in surveillance systems has fuelled dema...

The update is based on country crime updates given by representatives of 19 countries in SEPA and 2 non-SEPA countries The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has just published its second European Fraud Update for 2015. This is based on country crime updates given by representatives of 19 countries in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and 2 non-SEPA countries, at the 36th EAST meeting held at Europol in the Hague on 10th June 2015. Card skimming at ATMs was reported by sev...

Study reveals that more than one in four British businesses suffer loss, disruption or inconvenience as result of security breaches A comprehensive study conducted across four European countries by YouGov for Vanderbilt reveals that more than one in four (28%) of small and medium sized British businesses have suffered loss, disruption or inconvenience as a direct result of physical or cyber security breaches. Yet while cyber security arguably gets the lion’s share of me...

These Guidelines have been put together by members of the EAST Expert Group on ATM Fraud The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has published a document entitled ‘Standardisation of Terminology for locations of Card Data Compromise devices at ATMs.’ These Guidelines have been put together by members of the EAST Expert Group on ATM Fraud (EGAF). Fraudsters have been constantly improving ATM skimming devices since the first basic devices appeared. Various types...

BSIA will continue building strong working relationships with the government to combat crime Following the outcome of the general election, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reacted to the recent announcement news of a majority Conservative Government. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, comments: "Political engagement and public affairs have long been at the heart of the BSIA's activity, and we have worked hard over the last fifteen years to forg...

Opening session witnessed range of impressive speakers who debated on threats from terrorist groups Mark Rowley, Head of Specialist Operations and Assistant Commissioner Metropolitan Police, delivered the opening address at the World Counter Terror Congress on the first day of Counter Terror Expo which runs from 21- 22 April at Olympia in London. According to Mr. Rowley, the security level that was raised to "Severe" in autumn 2014, will likely stay for some time. Nearly...

e2v stand will have a variety of defence technologies and demos on display Media are invited to book a meeting with e2v’s team of experts at this year’s Counter Terror Expo at London’s Olympia where e2v has a variety of defence technologies and demos on display. e2v’s stand displays Defence Solutions: RF Safe-Stop™ generates a non-lethal pulsed beam to temporarily deactivate a vehicle’s engine. This beam couples into the vehicle&rsqu...

BSIA reinforces importance of continued partnership leading to success of neighbourhood policing The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry – has called for increased partnership work between the police and the private security industry in response to Labour’s pledge to guarantee neighbourhood policing in every area.  The private sector has a significant role to play in ass...

ASIS International showcased Europe’s leading suppliers of security technology and solutions ASIS International held its 14th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 29-31 March 2015 at the Messe Frankfurt Congress Centre in Frankfurt, Germany. Almost 500 attendees from 46 countries gathered to take part in a rich programme composed of exciting networking events, key industry presentations with exceptional keynote speakers and an industry exhibition showcasi...

Event will also provide security solutions available to help businesses tackle issues of crime Police and security industry experts were on hand to provide valuable security advice to North-West based businesses last week at the annual Manchester Security conference and exhibition. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Greater Manchester Police and the Manchester City Centre Crime Prevention Panel, the event aims to inform busi...

Even in the darkest of nights, the IndigoVision HD Interceptor PTZ makes easy work of catching criminals. Covert, infrared lighting enables the Interceptor to track suspects 570ft/175m away. If they get too close, turn on the lights and let them know user is watching! White lighting enables the Interceptor to track suspects 490ft/150m away in full color, Full HD video. Full HD 1080p video, 30x optical zoom. Full pan-tilt coverage, flat glass optics. In-built wiper & vandal proof enclosure....

There were more than double number of arrests in spring 2014 compared to winter 2013/14 Springtime is not all sunshine when it comes to security, warns Farsight Security Services. The remote monitoring station’s statistics have revealed a peak in security breaches in March, April and May 2014. More than double the number of arrests occurred in spring 2014 compared to winter 2013/14. In total the number of incidents raised was 46 per cent higher in spring compared to wi...

Concept of a gathering of security organisations was based on working together for benefit of the sector Eighteen security organisations and associations attended the first meeting of a new Security Commonwealth hosted by UBM in London on 4th February. The Security Institute initiated the gathering, which included representatives from the Defence Industry Security Association, the Royal United Services Institute, the British Security Industry Association, ASIS UK Chapter 2...

Forum aimed at discussing pressing security concerns affecting the East African region Securing critical infrastructure has become crucial in recent years for companies operating within risk areas. Senior level security experts from oil and gas and construction companies gathered three weeks ago in Nairobi to discuss pressing security concerns affecting the East African region. The meeting was opened on the first day by Charles Mbuvi, Head of Security at VIVO Energy Afri...

Event to take place at Bridgewater Hall on 26th March, & is themed on Protecting the Vulnerable Exhibition space is now available to book for Manchester’s leading security exhibition and conference, as event organisers announce an impressive line-up of speakers for this year’s event. Set to take place at the city’s Bridgewater Hall on Thursday 26th March, the event’s theme for 2015 focuses on Protecting the Vulnerable, and confirmed speake...

The certificate recognises contribution made throughout practical demonstrations of security equipment in CPB’s display rooms TeleEye is honoured to announce its acceptance of the Certificate of Appreciation awarded by the Hong Kong Police Crime Prevention Bureau (CPB), on 30th January, 2015. The award was created in order to recognise CCTV manufacturers who have made a significant contribution to Crime Prevention throughout practical demonstrations of security equipment...

MorphoTrak, a Morpho (Safran) company based in the U.S., is pleased to announce that after only a year in operation, access to Hawaii's MorphoFace Investigate mugshot system is being expanded to all counties in the State. Hosted and maintained by the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center in Honolulu, the MorphoFace Investigate system provides fast and accurate facial searches, based on photos and videos. "Building on the partnership with the Honolulu Police Department, our largest local law enfor...

A range of exhibitors will be on hand to showcase the latest security solutions to delegates With just over a week to go until the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosts its annual South East Business Crime Conference, the Association has announced details of the exhibitors set to demonstrate the very latest in security solutions first-hand to delegates at the show. The half day conference, taking place in the heart of Westminster on Thursday 27th November will ad...

Sony’s SNC-VB632D employs the newly adopted Dual Light system with IR illuminator and white LED Sony has announced the latest edition to its outdoor camera range with the launch of the SNC-VB632D Full HD infrared bullet camera. The SNC-VB632D employs the newly adopted Dual Light system with infrared (IR) illuminator and white LED, working as an effective deterrent and allowing for clear visibility under dark conditions in either black and white or colour. The SNC-VB632D...

Just in time for the summer sales, Samsung Techwin has simultaneously launched a compact vandal-resistant dome camera and a small footprint PoE network video recorder (NVR). Together the 2MP Full HD SNV-6013 and four channel ‘zero configuration’ SRN-472S provide an ideal solution for retailers looking to deter and detect shoplifting and other criminal activity. SNV-6013 dome camera - video surveillance in the palm of your hand With a diameter of less than 113mm and a height of just...

The Facewatch/DISC service is being developed and is scheduled to be generally available from June 2014  Facewatch and Littoralis are pleased to announce that they are working together to develop an integrated business crime service to enhance their ability to support Police, Partnerships and Businesses in the reduction and prevention of crime. This will be affected by integration between DISC, Littoralis’ secure online platform for information sharing between l...

The seminar brought police together with manufacturers of the unique taggant technology Police from across the country were given the chance to get close to the latest technology used in fighting cash-in-transit crime at a new event organised by crime reduction partnership, Banknote Watch, last week. Attracting over 180 delegates from across 11 police forces, the seminar and exhibition brought police together with manufacturers of the unique taggant technology used to trace s...

EAST highlights Ram raids and ATM burglary attacks in various countries The European ATM Security Team (EAST) has just published its first European Fraud Update for 2014. This is based on country crime updates given by representatives of 16 countries in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and 3 non-SEPA countries, at the 32nd EAST meeting held at Worldline in Brussels on 12th February 2014. Skimming at ATMs was reported by sixteen countries, with decreases reported by seven...

Delegates were given the opportunity to attend a comprehensive seminar with a panel of expert speakers Police and security industry experts were on hand to provide valuable security advice to North-West based businesses last week, as the annual Manchester Security conference and exhibition returned to the city for the twentieth consecutive year. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Greater Manchester Police and the Manchester City...

Octavian arranged 50 security officers to undertake the session delivered by Nottinghamshire Police In keeping with its successful track record of proactive personal development, further staff members at leading security provider Octavian Security have been trained in counter-terrorism measures and crime prevention. The company, which provides protection to businesses, sites and people across the UK, arranged for more than 50 Security Officers to undertake the specialist sess...

Avigilon is the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systemsWith advanced management features for enhanced image clarity, Avigilon HD surveillance system eases transition from analogue to full HD performance.Avigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems announced that Merced College in Merced, California, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System as part of its proactive crime pr...

Award winner Kim Guthrie (right) with  Deputy Chief Constable Andy Parker of Warwickshire Police (left)Excellence in crime prevention was celebrated at the Annual Raid-control Awards dinner held by BSIA on Thursday 7th May. Three awards were presented to individuals for their "Outstanding achievement in promoting the Raid-control concept."Raid-control Chairman, John Birkenshaw, comments: "Raid-control is proud to honour this year's award winners. Without the hard wo...