Annual day announced to recognise public and private security collaboration
November 15, 2023
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
November 8, 2023
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
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
Retailers and policing brought together as UK Government launches Retail Crime Action Plan to tackle shoplifting epidemic
October 31, 2023
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
October 16, 2023
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?
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
Met Police announces intention to use live facial recognition at Coronation
May 5, 2023
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”
May 1, 2023
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
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
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