Government urges police to increase use of facial recognition software
November 1, 2023
Crime and Policing Minister, Chris Philps, had urged the police to use artificial intelligence technology more for crime-fighting by May 2024. Read More
Tackling the retail crime epidemic with technology – Are body-worn cameras the answer?
September 28, 2023
As the threat to retail staff continues to rise with increasing levels of crime, are body-worn cameras the answer? Read More
‘Crimewave’ on construction sites as 9 out of 10 tradespeople victims of theft
July 5, 2023
Tradespeople are being warned to step up security as new research shows an increase of theft on construction sites in the UK. Read More
Freight thefts in unclassified parking locations fall significantly despite overall cargo crime rising
June 29, 2023
New data from TAPA EMEA shows freight thefts from trucks left in unclassified parking locations have reduced dramatically. Read More
Retail theft: The growing frontline threat in a cost-of-living squeeze?
June 6, 2023
Examining the rising threat of retail crime in a cost-of-living crisis, and exploring the methods available to security staff to strike back. Read More
Van related crime continues to rise – Mul-T-Lock UK urges awareness from owners
August 26, 2022
Mul-T-Lock UK is urging van owners to update their vehicle security in light of the latest crime statistics. Read More
Forensic marking supports Homebase to achieve 20% reduction in stock loss
June 2, 2022
UK retailer Homebase has implemented a SmartWater forensic marking strategy to protect its valuable stock items and reduce theft in store. Read More
Zero tolerance: The impact of Covid on fire safety risk management
January 10, 2022
Hunter Seymour assesses the impact of Covid on fire risk management procedures, and considers best practice pathways for the years ahead. Read More
The next stage of the COVID-19 crisis – “Increased security risks should be a concern for many”
June 1, 2021
Insight into the increased security risks that may follow as vaccine rollouts move the COVID-19 pandemic into its next stage. Read More
COVID pushes criminals away from cash and into digital banking
April 16, 2021
Dr Nicola Harding explores how the pandemic has changed criminal behaviour and its implications for the banking and finance industries. Read More
Reports suggest surge in break-ins at commercial sites during coronavirus lockdown
March 31, 2020
According to a report from VPS UK, police forces across the UK are having to carry out extra night patrols in empty city and town centres, as burglars target shops, pubs and other commercial premises during the coronavirus lockdown. Read More
Policing Minister launches £25m fund to tackle “crime hotspots”
February 5, 2020
A new £25 million scheme to tackle burglary and theft in crime hotspots was launched by the Policing Minister in January 2020, specifically designed for areas that have a high rate of theft, robbery and burglary, also known as acquisitive crimes. Read More
New bollard launch aims to decrease criminal ram-raids
December 2, 2019
Marshalls Landscape Protection, part of Marshalls Group, a hard-landscaping manufacturer, has launched a new range of crash-tested bollards to protect buildings and spaces from criminal ram raids and accidental vehicle collisions. Read More
New animation campaign to tackle cash-in-transit robbery during festive season
November 26, 2019
A short animation, created by The Security Industry (BSIA) and the North West Reginal Organised Crime Unit (ROCU), has been launched to inform the public on how to keep their communities protected from cash-in-transit robberies, especially during this Black Friday week and festive season. Read More
UK Police to Capture Crime-Scene Interrogations With Body-Worn Cameras for “Cheaper Justice”
December 1, 2015
The police forces in Britain may soon begin questioning suspects at crime scene using body cameras as it receives pending approvals. Read More
