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Annual day announced to recognise public and private security collaboration

ASIS International, the National Sheriffs’ Association, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police, work together for Annual International Public Law Enforcement/Private Security Partnership Day. Read More

Bogotá Police using facial recognition to enable arrest of murder and theft suspects

Bogotá is using Corsight AI facial recognition technology to capture some of the city’s most wanted criminals for murder and theft. Read More

Government urges police to increase use of facial recognition software

Crime and Policing Minister, Chris Philps, had urged the police to use artificial intelligence technology more for crime-fighting by May 2024. Read More

Retailers and policing brought together as UK Government launches Retail Crime Action Plan to tackle shoplifting epidemic

The Government has brought together police and retailers to launch the Retail Crime Action Plan and Project Pegasus to tackle shoplifting. Read More

Boosted connectivity via ECHO supporting over 40,000 police alarm responses a year

Police alarm responses in intruder and hold-up alarm activations has been bolstered by ECHO's connectivity technology. Read More

Retail theft: The growing frontline threat in a cost-of-living squeeze?

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

Met Police announces intention to use live facial recognition at Coronation

The Met Police has announced its intention to use facial recognition technology as part of its security operation for Coronation Day. Read More

Awareness event shines spotlight on Violence Against Women and Girls and Domestic Abuse – “One in six victims of unwanted sexual behaviour”

Andrea Berkoff reports from an awareness event highlighting the issue of violence against women and girls and domestic abuse. Read More

ANPR capabilities and the future of the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice feature in Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s 2021-22 Annual Report

An overview of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Annual Report for 2021-22. Read More

ECHO-connected URNs surpass 250,000 as four new police forces join initiative

Four UK police forces – City of London, Northumbria, Bedfordshire and Kent – have now joined the vanguard in getting ECHO-connected. Read More

Taitung region uses BriefCam video content analytics to support policing efforts

BriefCam has provided an AI-driven video analytics platform for Taiwan’s Taitung County Police Bureau to 'streamline' investigations. Read More

Ciaron Irvine appointed national police lead for security systems

Deputy Chief Constable Ciaron Irvine has been appointed as the National Police lead for security systems. Read More

National Home Security Month 2022 takes place to raise awareness of home security

National Home Security Month 2022 is looking to raise awareness of home security and the importance of taking precautions. Read More

ECHO wins National Partnership Award at British Security Awards 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

The Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner has started gathering information from all police forces on their use of surveillance camera systems. Read More

Leicester nightclub security operatives undergo counter terror training exercises as part of operation SENTRY

Security operatives underwent simulated emergency exercises to ensure preparedness in the event of a mass casualty scenario. Read More



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