ECHO wins National Partnership Award at British Security Awards 2022
July 21, 2022
ECHO, the automated alarm signal transfer service, has won the National Partnership Award at the British Security Awards 2022. Read More
Surveillance Camera Commissioner launches survey on UK police camera use
July 7, 2022
The Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner has started gathering information from all police forces on their use of surveillance camera systems. Read More
Retail theft: The growing frontline threat in a cost-of-living squeeze?
June 6, 2022
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
Leicester nightclub security operatives undergo counter terror training exercises as part of operation SENTRY
May 25, 2022
Security operatives underwent simulated emergency exercises to ensure preparedness in the event of a mass casualty scenario. Read More
Surveillance Camera Commissioner warns against use of facial recognition for witness identification following Police guidance
April 6, 2022
Professor Fraser Sampson, has warned police forces across the country against using facial recognition technology for witness identification. Read More
The pros and cons of body-worn cameras: Do they help or hinder de-escalation strategies?
March 24, 2022
Assessing the pros and cons of body-worn cameras (BWCs) and whether or not their use aids security workers in de-escalation strategies. Read More
Digital Barriers body worn cameras utilised by Bogota Police to help tackle crime
March 21, 2022
Digital Barriers has announced a new contract with Bogota’s Police force, providing the use of its BW600 body worn cameras. Read More
OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit 2022 – Strengthening the relationship between police and the security industry
March 9, 2022
The OSPAs Thought Leadership Summit returned for 2022 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on Thursday 24th February. Read More
Reliance High-Tech’s ARC partners with ECHO to optimise response times
March 1, 2022
Security technology integrator and provider of alarm receiving services, Reliance High-Tech, has announced that its ARC is now ECHO connected. Read More
Why intruder alarm installers and ARCs need to get on board with ECHO
February 23, 2022
In this webinar, Mark Taylor, and David Mair, highlight the importance of implementing ECHO technology as the alarm industry continues to evolve. Read More
Two police forces achieve third party certification for drone use by Surveillance Camera Commissioner
January 28, 2022
Dorset, and Devon and Cornwall police are the first forces to have their drone use certified by the Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Read More
‘65% of people want safer stadiums and arenas’, YouGov survey finds
December 1, 2021
Two out of every three adults are calling for improved safety measures in stadiums and arenas following recent publicity around the safety of women. Read More
CCTV cameras in Singapore set to more than double by 2030 following use in crime solving successes
November 26, 2021
Police surveillance cameras in Singapore have helped solved more than 5,000 crimes since they were introduced in 2012, according to the SPF. Read More
ECHO – What it is and why “every second counts”
November 18, 2021
Watch back this webinar, exploring the benefits of ECHO for installers and how it can help differentiate them in a competitive market. Read More
More than 80% of women want safer pubs, bars and restaurants, says YouGov survey
October 5, 2021
Over three-quarters of UK adults think improved safety procedures in bars, pubs and nightclubs is necessary. Read More
Banham Security first UK ECHO-connected Alarm Receiving Centre fast-tracking signals to Police
May 25, 2021
Banham Security is the first UK Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) to be ECHO-connected, fast tracking alarm signals to the Police. Read More
