Tracker helps British Transport Police locate a stolen generator

Tracker has played an instrumental part in helping the British Transport Police (BTP) locate a stolen generator worth £4,500. It was stolen in London and recovered just two days later in Dartford. The generator was so well hidden that, without the Tracker signal, it might never have been recovered. Stuart Chapman, Police Liaison Officer at Tracker, comments, “The British Transport Police often patrol areas that other police forces don’t visit, such as remote areas along railway tracks. There... [more]

Posted on 02/07/2009 in  Alarm systems   Physical Security 

IBM integrated network video monitoring systems for Navy Pier in Chicago

Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the top-visited tourist and leisure destination in the Midwest, welcoming more than eight million visitors annually. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, it is now one of the country’s unique recreation and exposition facilities, showcasing more than 50 acres of parks, gardens, restaurants, shops, attractions, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exhibition facilities and more. IBM has announced the creation of one of the worl... [more]

Posted on 02/07/2009 in  Alarm systems   CCTV System   Fire, Health & Safety   Manned Security and Security Guard   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

TagPatrol wireless alarm system designed to replace mobile security patrols

There is firm evidence including Home Office crime statistics that recessions lead to an increase in break-ins and theft and it’s not just residential homes affected but increasingly commercial premises. Equally, for commercial survival, organisations have to examine ways to reduce their expenditure on security without leaving their premises vulnerable. Tag Guard have just introduced TagPatrol – a new wireless alarm system derived from their tried and tested TagAlarm range of equipment and sp... [more]

Posted on 26/06/2009 in  Alarm systems   Manned Security and Security Guard   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

Toronto Transit Commission equips fleet with SABIC shields to help prevent assaults on its operators

Serious incidents involving bus drivers are on the rise. For example, Washington, DC’s Metro system experienced 70 assaults on drivers in 2008, compared to 55 in 2007. SABIC Innovative Plastics has introduced a new, high-tech shield to enhance the protection of transit operators in Toronto. This new high-value operator protection is made of Lexan sheet and coated with the Exatec E900 advanced plasma technology at Exatec’s facility in Wixom, Mich. The combined high impact strength and optical... [more]

Posted on 25/06/2009 in  Fire, Health & Safety   Physical Security 

Kromek 311+ scanner uses multi-spectral x-ray detectors to determine if hand luggage contain any threat liquid

Demand for ultra-reliable scanning technology at airports is growing due to increased effort from regulators and the airport industry to relax the restrictions on passengers carrying liquid on board airplanes. TranSec 2009 saw the launch of Kromek’s 311+ Scanner, a desktop inspection unit that is set to transform airport security screening. The 311+ device uses multi-spectral digital detectors to provide fast, accurate identification of materials; it is named after the 3-1-1 restriction impo... [more]

Posted on 18/06/2009 in  Fire, Health & Safety   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security 

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