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 

Prison in South Wales supplied with Conway Security Products ' corner-mounted cameras

As part of a refurbishment and updating project at a high-security correctional facility in New South Wales, Conway Security Products supplied a large number of their custodial corner-mounted cameras. The project called for Conway’s CM230IR, the standard corner-mounted camera, plus the external CM230IR-EX which has been fitted in the individual exercise yards attached to each high-security cell. Both the CM230IR and CM230IR-EX feature a day/night camera with a wide-angle lens which deliver... [more]

Posted on 09/02/2012 in  CCTV System   Manned Security and Security Guard   Physical Security   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

Avon Barrier Company to showcase high-level crash-tested anti-terrorist vehicle blocking solutions at IFSEC West Africa 06-07 March 2012, EKO Expo Centre, Lagos, Nigeria – stand no.82

Avon Barrier Company has chosen IFSEC West Africa to showcase its range of PAS68 (K8-K12 equivalent) crash-tested anti-terrorist vehicle blockers and associated Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions. The move underlines the company’s growing international success and presence in Nigeria and West Africa. Featured at IFSEC will be Avon Barrier’s SG1100CR High Impact Sliding Armoured Gate which is ideally suited to West Africa’s demanding security applications. The gate is designed to pr... [more]

Posted on 08/02/2012 in  Physical Security 

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 

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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