ANPR capabilities and the future of the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice feature in Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s 2021-22 Annual Report
February 13, 2023
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
January 13, 2023
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
November 7, 2022
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
October 25, 2022
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
October 7, 2022
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
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