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The Advantages of Continuous Wave Laser Illumination Technology over Thermal Imaging

Physical security professionals in transportation, critical infrastructure and government organizations are increasingly tasked with not only detecting objects at night, but also with investigating, interpreting and responding to criminal and terrorist threats. To help these professionals evaluate technologies that will most improv that compares and contrasts two night vision technologies, thermal imaging and continuous wave laser illumination, Vumii’s patent-pending technology that uses adv... [more]

Posted on 06/10/2008 in  CCTV System   Manned Security and Security Guard   Perimeter Protection   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

Advanced sensing technology identifies security threats 25 metres before they even enter the arena

London 2012 has put security of sporting arenas – traditionally difficult to monitor – in the spotlight. Advanced sensing technology is now being installed to stop security threats 25 metres before they even enter the arena. “With the 2012 London Olympics approaching, the need for advanced security measures in sporting arenas has never been more critical – and this is where sensing technology delivers. The sensing experts across our network have produced a range of state-of-the-art sensors,... [more]

Posted on 03/10/2008 in  Fire, Health & Safety   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security 

Security spending in airports still expected to increase despite crisis in the airport transport industry

Crisis in the airport transport industry is taking its toll. Companies like British tour operator XL, Italian flag airline Alitalia and London-based K&S are being thrown out of business; with global economic downturn and volatile fuel prices playing a significant role in their fate. With a worldwide recession a step away the crisis on the airport transport industry does not have any precedent. However, securing airports and flights from terrorist and criminal attacks is a major issue for a... [more]

Posted on 02/10/2008 in  Access Control   Alarm systems   CCTV System   Fire, Health & Safety   Manned Security and Security Guard   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security   Remote Monitoring and Surveillance 

Honeywell Viewguard mirror optic motion sensors for high security sites

Honeywell has announced the new Viewguard mirror optic motion sensors. This new range is very suitable for installations in customer sites requiring a high level of security such as banks, jewellers, casinos and museums. The Viewguard high-quality mirror optics delivers optimum signal strength, and maintains the highest detection levels for the maximum protection of business’ assets and people. Viewguard infrared and microwave signal processing technology also significantly reduces false alar... [more]

Posted on 24/09/2008 in  Alarm systems   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security 

One in six churches victim of theft or arson

The latest review published by Congregational & General indicates that approximately one in six churches in the UK claimed on their insurance policies over the last 12 months – amounting to an estimated £24.3m worth of loss or damage nationwide. Top of the list of claims by value, excluding weather related incidents are those caused by theft of lead and other metals – this was the fastest-growing area for claims with Congregational experiencing an 86% increase in 2007 – rising by a further 57... [more]

Posted on 19/09/2008 in  Fire, Health & Safety   Manned Security and Security Guard   Perimeter Protection   Physical Security 

 

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