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The Intersec 2013 exhibition in Dubai has been a success for the members of the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Export Council who made the trip. They reported a high level of visitor interest across a wide range of innovative UK security system solutions, including its access control, CCTV systems, perimeter... ... more »

Bosses at a UK hospital are hoping that investing in security systems will help patients feel safer when they need to spend time on the premises. A national survey of AE patients carried out by the Care Quality Commission has found that the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust scored... ... more »

Four new CCTV cameras will be installed in Stanwell in an effort to lower the crime rate in the vicinity. Spelthorne Borough Council has announced that they will be erected in key locations across the village that will provide strategic coverage along its perimeter, reports Get Surrey. The locations have been chosen... ... more »

New research has revealed that more and more businesses and homeowners are looking to protect their property with security systems. A report from market analysts Memoori found that the total world production of security products is now valued at $20.57 billion (13 billion) at factory gate prices, with the intruder alarms... ... more »

CCTV systems are to be installed at a school in the Midlands after thieves continually ripped lead from its roof. The criminals struck at Hurst Hill Primary School seven times between the start of November and the end of 2012, taking the high-value metal and causing thousands of pounds worth of... ... more »

The move from older relay and input devices to newer access control systems has proved to be a successful one for the John Lewis store at Liverpool's largest leisure and shopping centre. Access control security systems were employed to provide a well-rounded and adaptable solution to the multitude of security issues... ... more »

CCTV will be installed in taxis in Sheffield to help both drivers and their passengers feel safer. All of the 2,224 licensed cabs in the city will have the cameras fitted following yesterday's (February 5th) review, reports the Postcode Gazette. Councillor John Robson, chairman of the council's licensing committee, said: Certainly if... ... more »

As retail security becomes more important to businesses in the UK there is an increasing array of technological options open to them. For this reason, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has released a new guide, which aims to improve a business owner's understanding of the benefits of access control security... ... more »

Providers of security systems and staff continue to be subjected to strict codes of conducts and practices to help reassure the public and end users. According to the Security Industry Authority (SIA), ongoing investigations into training malpractices have led to a further 283 certificates being withdrawn in the UK. A continuing investigation... ... more »

Former conservative chief whip Andrew Mitchell has said that if footage recorded by Downing Street CCTV systems had been released earlier he may still be a minister. He told Channel 4's Dispatches programme that he is frustrated with how long it took the government to release the images. Mr Mitchell resigned after... ... more »