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Technical expertise and guidance will be proposed by Honeywell for customers and partners at IFSEC 2010
posted on 05/04/2012

Honeywell will participate at the IFSEC 2012 European security trade show taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK, from 14th to 17th May 2012 - Stand E80 in Hall 4. A core focus of Honeywell’s presence at the show is its technical experts being readily available to provide advice and support to customers and partners. This guidance is designed to help installers and end user companies in their efforts to understand some of the industry’s complex areas including IP migration, integration, convergence and standards. For any organization the decision to migrate to IP is a big one, particularly in a challenging business climate. Honeywell’s experienced technicians will provide customers and installers with insights into the range of options available - including hybrid systems - to ensure companies are investing in cost effective systems that are future proof and can scale with their needs. Another key area where Honeywell will support IFSEC participants... [more]

Magenta Security says CCTV can’t replace traditional security measures
posted on 03/04/2012

According to studies conducted by various research groups, Britain has far more watchful eyes trained on its population than other countries. And surveys carried out following the riots which hit the UK last summer suggest that public support for CCTV surveillance has grown. But Abbey Petkar, managing director of Magenta Security – one of the country’s largest private security firms - says that while footage from CCTV can certainly help in the fight against crime, it is a tool to aid enquiries rather than a preventative measure. He comments: “CCTV cameras don’t prevent crime, they only aid an investigation. They can help security staff on the ground, and its use can deter troublemakers if they know they will be caught. In my opinion, to make sure members of the public are protected it is better to have well trained staff on the ground. Our staff are highly trained and have a strong commitment to protecting people and we work with a variety of local agencies and other organisations to ... [more]

Kingsley Plastics Ltd achieve LPCB approval for Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) doorsets
posted on 30/03/2012

Kingsley Plastics Ltd is the first company to have had their range of standalone Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) single and double doorsets approved to LPS 1175 (Requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listing of intruder resistant building components, strongpoints, security enclosures and free-standing barriers). The company is also the first to achieve LPCB approval for a range of GRP enclosures incorporating GRP doorsets. Kevin Down, Kingsley Plastics Ltd’s Managing Director said: “Being the first GRP company to achieve LPCB certification for GRP enclosures incorporating GRP doorsets is an important milestone in Kingsley Plastics history, and is an important one for the industry.” He added: “We are equally excited to be the first certified GRP company to market for a wide range of options including standalone single and double leaf outward opening GRP doorsets, which offer great levels of security.” Kingsley’s Heavy Duty range of doors has achieved Security R... [more]

Safe and secure Olympic Games : Magenta focuses on partnerships
posted on 27/03/2012

In less than six months, start the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Magenta Security’s managing director believes the security success will be based on effective partnerships. Abbey Petkar, managing director, Magenta Security Services: “The Olympics is one of the biggest security tests the UK has ever been faced with. Thousands of athletes and millions of visitors will descend on London, and other venues around the country. Security has been one of the major considerations for organisers as keeping athletes and spectators safe is a top priority. Partnerships will be central to the successful delivery of the security plan. The organisers, Government and a host of policing, safety and security agencies have already shown they are working together with the aim of achieving a safe and secure event, and we look forward to playing our own part.” Magenta believes that despite the cost of security at the Olympics doubling, it is a necessary step to ensure each venue has the highest ... [more]

Ramora UK supports international initiative to raise ethical standards in the private security industry
posted on 27/03/2012

Ramora UK, a global provider of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) services, has become a signatory to the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers (ICoC). Representing a significant response to the increased use of commercial organisations to provide security and military services in complex environments, the ICoC is a multi-stakeholder initiative, convened by the Swiss government, and designed to set global standards for private operators based on international humanitarian and human rights law. The ICoC was initially signed at a ceremony in Geneva in November 2010 by 58 private security companies from 15 countries, all of whom were keen to affirm their responsibility to respect the human rights of everyone affected by their business activities. By 1st February of this year, the number of signatories had risen to 307 companies from 51 countries. In defining those companies eligible to apply to become signatories, the ICoC refers specifically to those i... [more]

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