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
Industry comes together to highlight benefits of compliant security systems to consumers
November 5, 2020
The UK’s Police Crime Prevention Initiatives has put together advice for consumers to assist with the selection of suitable security systems, stressing the importance of using a reputable and independently approved alarm company. Read More
Lengthening sentences for those guilty of assaulting emergency workers
July 24, 2020
Anyone who assaults or attacks emergency workers could face longer jail terms, following the announcement of a consultation on doubling the maximum penalty for the offence. Read More
Private security helping to protect York City Centre during COVID-19 pandemic
June 16, 2020
We find out how uniformed employees of a private security company operating with police powers have been specifically asked by businesses in York City Centre to check on their premises whilst they remain empty. 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 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
Public consent for facial recognition needs “multi-modal biometric strategy”
August 12, 2019
This could include “digital fingerprinting, which ensures a higher level of public consent due to the maturity of fingerprints as an identity verification technique,” said Jason Tooley, board member of techUK and chief revenue officer at Veridium. Read More
London Digital Security Centre launches nationwide cyber certification scheme at IFSEC 2019
July 1, 2019
The PDSC will take the scheme nationwide, helping organisations reduce their vulnerability to cybercrime in partnership with industry, government, academia and law enforcement. Read More
The next-generation body-worn cameras transforming policing and security
June 24, 2019
In recent years we have seen a transformation in policing and security. Technology-driven solutions have created ‘connected’ officers: they can […] Read More
Edesix to launch new VideoBadge VB-400 AT IFSEC 2019
June 13, 2019
Edesix's new Body Worn Camera will have 1080p recording, Bluetooth sensor monitoring and GPS functionality. Read More
Tavcom Training launches online body-worn video course
April 4, 2019
Taking around 10 hours to complete the course covers the practicalities of using BWV cameras, as well as guidance around policy and regulation. Read More
How crime was ‘designed out’ of a notorious London estate
December 17, 2018
An ex-council estate once blighted by crime and antisocial behaviour has seen crime plummet thanks to a five-year regeneration project guided by the latest crime prevention techniques. Read More
Managing CCTV investigations: Mick Neville on Tavcom Training’s new course
November 19, 2018
Tavcom Training has introduced a course for senior investigating officers who oversee the retrieval and analysis of CCTV footage during criminal investigations. We spoke to Mick Neville, former head of the central forensic image team at New Scotland Yard, about why he designed the course and what it offers. Read More
CSL Insurers’ Forum 2018 to explore future of ARCs, Grenfell impact and police-business collaboration
November 6, 2018
The line-up for the CSL Insurers' Forum 2018 has been confirmed, featuring presentations from senior figures from the FIA, NSI, SMS, National Business Crime Solution and Banham Group. Read More
WATCH: Deal or no deal, Brexit seems likely to undermine border security
October 31, 2018
Labour MP Yvette Cooper has accused the Border Force chief and a top Home Office official of “not being straight” with MPs about the ramifications of a no-deal Brexit. This video examines some of the crime-fighting tools, bodies and agreements at stake as the UK inches ever closer to exiting the world's largest trading bloc without a deal. Read More
