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Security outsourcing: Financial cost saving or operational necessity?
posted on 07/12/2004

Losses as a result of shoplifting and staff theft cost the retail industry billions of pounds each year. It has forced retailers to look at every available avenue to reduce the occurrence of crime, one of which is an increasing dependence upon manned security. However, increased regulation in the security sector from legislation such as the Private Security Industry Act will force many retailers to reconsider how their security function is managed. The UK has the dubious distinction of the highest crime rate in Western Europe. Figures released by the British Retail Consortium reveal a retail crime is committed every 3.7 seconds in the UK. Recent research commissioned by Securicor Security emphasises the shrinkage problem faced by retailers. Almost one in five British adults admits to having shoplifted at some time in their life. This figure illustrates the scale of the problem facing retailers and the importance of employing experienced and skilled loss prevention officers. ... [more]

Recruitment agency screens CVs for false information
posted on 30/11/2004

Cummins Mellor Recruitment has launched Personnelchecks, its specialist CV screening and CRB checks Department. The idea was the brainchild of Chairman, Richard Mellor, who stated that Cummins-Mellor had experienced a surge in demand for employment history checks from clients and after many high profile cases including the invasion of Buckingham Palace by a Mirror reporter and the tragic case involving Ian Huntley. Latest research indicates that 71% of employers had encountered serious lying on CVs, yet 34% do not bother to check the background of applicants because it is so time consuming. With this service, there are now no excuses. The days when job applicants ran little risk of being found out for embellishing their work history are now over as employers will be able to check CVs for false information, and in certain occupations apply for Criminal Record Bureau Checks. Richard Mellor said “what price do we put on peace of mind. Do we really know who we are offering positions of ... [more]

Affordable 24/7 security on a rental basis
posted on 09/11/2004

Noble Security has become the first UK manned security provider to join the 'rent when you require' security revolution, pioneered by the recent launch of secureBOX, a 'wire-free' virtual security system that aims to bring affordable 24/7 security on a rental basis. Developed by Secure Box Ltd and Orange approved 'wire-free' telemetry specialist BOX telematics, secureBOX can not only provide affordable security to potential clients, but open up the security market to a much larger audience, providing the customer with their own virtual security guard around-the–clock. With new markets and customers opened up by the secureBOX rental approach, the adoption of 24/7 virtual security is set to signalling double digit growth potential - a much needed revenue injection and boost for the whole industry. Noble Security's director George Mensah is set to provide secureBOX customers with the benefits associated with manned guarding, at a fraction of the cost. He said: “As thi... [more]

Social Security Administration Extends USProtect Contract
posted on 12/10/2004

USProtect has announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has granted USProtect an extension of its contract to provide physical security services to the SSA Metro West Building Complex in Baltimore, Maryland (SSA Metro). “USProtect consistently provides quality service in accordance with all contractual requirements,” said Leslie Kaciban, Vice President of Operations for USProtect. “The company conducts monthly meetings, as well as quarterly reviews, with SSA representatives, which allows us to stay current with the client’s security needs and to provide superior service. Our quality assurance program ensures we are delivering the best possible protection for our clients.” Under the extension, USProtect will continue to operate an armed/unarmed, uniformed security force for SSA-Metro through September 2005. USProtect’s security services for SSA include armed security patrols, traffic control, visitor access control, maintenance of entry/exit logs, crime and thef... [more]

Kirklees Council invests in tower of security strength
posted on 19/07/2004

Kirklees Council in Yorkshire has invested in a major new security and access control system for tower block tenants in Huddersfield. Combining traditional analogue matrix technology with the latest digital capability, the new system has been designed to offer residents of two 16-storey tower blocks, Holme Park and Bishops Court in Kirklees, near Huddersfield, secure access to their homes. The concierge system comprises a 256-way FBM analogue matrix, 14 BX2 digital video recorders from Dedicated Micros and a BBV ‘Pick-a-Point’ Graphical User Interface. Cameras are located in each of the two lifts in each tower block and on each floor, as well as externally over entrance and exit points. The control centre, based in the Holme Park Court, is manned 24/7 by security guards. As both blocks are only 100m apart, twisted pair cabling has been used to link the security system in both buildings. Two-way audio and access control means the Council has been able to make significant savings ... [more]

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