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USProtect Awarded Security Contract at FBI
posted on 11/05/2004

USProtect has announced that the company was awarded a contract to provide guard force protection services at the Top Secret (TS) level to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Under the terms of the contract, which has a base period of one year with two additional one-year options, USProtect provides security services at the FBI Academy Complex located in Quantico, Virginia and off-site facilities under the administration of the FBI Academy. USProtect began operations on April 1, 2004. “Our security officers demonstrate a steady commitment to being responsive, alert and dependable professionals for our clients, and we are pleased to extend our high quality of services to the FBI,” said Leslie Kaciban, Vice President, Operations. USProtect’s guard force protection includes security checks of FBI personnel, visitors, contractors and other personnel; monitoring and responding to physical security equipment and systems; assisting the FBI Police in escorting apprehended visit... [more]

Lloyd’s Register Group offers maritime security services
posted on 11/05/2004

The Lloyd’s Register Group carries out security assessments for ships and port facilities. In its capacity as a recognised security organisation acting on behalf of contracting governments, the Lloyd’s Register Group provides these services through a global network of local offices. The Lloyd’s Register Group has also developed an internet-based tool called SeeThreat to help companies manage their security risks. SeeThreat was developed specifically to help ship operators and their company security officers assess the threats to their ships. The Lloyd’s Register Group also offers PortSecure, a software tool that helps port operators develop and maintain security plans, as mandated by the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code. The Lloyd’s Register Group is exhibiting at INTERSEC Security Exhibition & Conference (The Definitive Showcase for all those who take counter-terrorism, law enforcement and organized crime seriously), 8 - 10 June 2004, Sandown Park, Esher, Surr... [more]

Security Training achieve 100% success for door staff
posted on 06/05/2004

All the Door Staff trained so far by Worcestershire’s Quality Training Alliance have passed both parts of the new Security Industry Authority (SIA) qualification. Every Door Supervisor in the Midlands will need an SIA licence by 18th October 2004 – to get one they will need to successfully pass two separate examinations, covering topics such as Health & Safety, the Law, Conflict Management etc. Also they will need to have an identity and criminal record check. Phil Ruggiero (Quality Training Alliance’s Managing Director) said he was delighted to have achieved such success. ‘Initially we weren’t sure how the delegates would cope with the new video-based exam,’ he explained. ‘But they had no difficulties!’ One of the recent candidates was door supervisor Stephanie Street from Evesham. She is delighted to have passed and said that she was a bit apprehensive before the course as she had heard of more experienced people failing the exam. ‘I didn’t need to worry,’ she explained, ... [more]

Boating: all at sea or safe and secure
posted on 30/04/2004

Burnside Telecom has developed an innovative and cost-effective communications solution that offers a new level of security to boat owners and charterers. Traditional security systems depend upon alarm sirens and flashing lights, which - like home alarms - are too often ignored. However, the Burnside Desktop Mobile sidesteps this problem by using SMS text messages to monitor, control and track any boat within GSM/GPRS network coverage. Specialist marine alarm systems can be prohibitively expensive, whereas other large systems often lack functionality. However, Burnside Telecom claims that its unit costing £395 excl VAT provides an affordable and effective alarm, control and tracking system. The Burnside Desktop Mobile was originally developed for the business market, and provides any location with phone, text, pc fax and data facilities using the GSM/GPRS mobile network. However, it can be easily adapted for use on boats. It runs off 9-30VDC, draws just 40ma whilst on standby, ... [more]

Memex and Beat Systems demonstrate future of mobile intelligence-led policing
posted on 26/04/2004

Memex Technology is collaborating with Beat Systems at ACPO 2004 to demonstrate the vision of a mobile policing environment with the "Mobile Criminal Intelligence System." The aim will be to provide officers in the field with secure, timely access to their central intelligence system whilst on the move. The Mobile Criminal Intelligence System effectively provides the officer with a mobile office. Using hand-held units, police officers will be able to input and extract criminal intelligence data at source, which will automatically update the force's central intelligence system. All intelligence is immediately available, force-wide, and importantly there is no duplication of effort inputting forms. This will save huge amounts of time and put more officers on the street, as well as ensuring a greater level of safety for the officer by arming them with vital information on the suspect before they step out of their car. The system uses secure, state-of-the-art wireless encryption t... [more]

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