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Portable alarm system that can film thieves and link them to crimes using DNA technology in remote locations hailed by police as major step in combating metals theft

The Alarmed and Traceable Technology Solutions System (AATTS), developed by Kilmarnock-based PID Systems, is the first purpose-built alarm system for protecting vulnerable properties and locations to be approved and recommended by the Association of chief Police Officers (ACPO). The system is battery powered and wireless so it doesn’t need to be connected to a mains supply or phone line. It can be installed quickly and easily and gives a loud, bespoke verbal warning when an intruder is detect... [more]

Posted on 09/02/2012 in  Alarm systems   Biometric Systems   CCTV System   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security 

Genetec’s Omnicast video surveillance system installed at Fulham Football Club to protect patrons

Fulham Football Club, London’s oldest first class football club, has installed Genetec’s Omnicast video surveillance system in its 22,000-seat stadium. Genetec is a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions. When Fulham recently sought a new video surveillance platform, Nicholas Pendlebury, Head of IT Projects at Fulham, brought on EMC, a global provider of information technology services, to assist in the design of a new sy... [more]

Posted on 09/02/2012 in  Alarm systems   CCTV System   Fire, Health & Safety   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

A church installs a security system after being targeted by metal thieves intent on stealing lead from its roof

St Anne’s in the diocese of Chester has installed a security system from Compound Security Systems that detects intruders and automatically alerts operators at an alarm receiving centre (ARC) that an attempted theft is under way. The solution, designed and installed by Rochdale-based Rapid Deployment Services (RDS), is centred around Compound’s RDAS/GPRS system, the only one of its kind to be police approved. In this particular installation, the system uses five specially modified VX402 Bound... [more]

Posted on 07/02/2012 in  Alarm systems   Physical Security   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

Newsflash: Access Professional Edition 2.1: Bosch launches successor of its popular access control software

With the release of Access Professional Edition (APE) 2.1 Bosch Security Systems further enhances its widely-used access control solution for small and medium-sized companies. Thanks to new interfaces, an even larger number of devices and operating systems are now compatible. Since its initial launch, the easy-to-use, scalable access control software APE meets an extensive range of security requirements and assures an easy integration of access control with a variety of security functions, su... [more]

Posted on 07/02/2012 in  Access Control   Alarm systems   CCTV System   IT Network and Computer Security 

Retail sector managers must act fast to prevent theft and damage to vacant shops, experts warn

Following recent retail closures and a bleak outlook for the sector, the increase in vacant shops across the UK is bringing added risk of theft, damage, arson and squatting, vacant property experts warn. As analysts predict that the retail sector will be in an all-out recession in 2012, VPS, the vacant property specialists are warning retail property owners and administrators not to be complacent and ensure that vacant retail premises on high streets, retail parks or in shopping centres are w... [more]

Posted on 02/02/2012 in  Alarm systems   Fire, Health & Safety   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security   Security industry 

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