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Genetec announces newest version of AutoVu IP license plate recognition solution with real-time alarming and email notification
posted on 01/06/2009

Genetec has announced the release of AutoVu 4.3, the newest version of its IP license plate recognition solution. In order to improve operational efficiency, AutoVu 4.3 offers new features and functionalities such as real-time alarming and email notification, color, sound and priority assignment to hotlists, covert hit notification, wildcard hotlists, permit sharing and long term overtime. Law Enforcement AutoVu’s real-time alarming and email notification quickly informs assigned recipients of matched license plates, known as hits. AutoVu also allows users to assign different priorities to hot lists. Each priority can be configured with a different color and alarm tone, so that officers can be alerted of hits both visually and audibly, so that they can easily identify the type of hit and its importance. For users who are carrying out a covert investigation and do not want it compromised, covert hit notification, allows to keep a hit concealed. The patroller will not be notified of... [more]

Companies fail to take precautions to secure the weakest link in their information infrastructure - paper
posted on 29/05/2009

Recent well documented stories in the media have shown how easy it is to cause breaches in security by careless handling of paper documents. IT managers need to understand that not all attacks are malicious, and employees can inadvertently be involved in accidental data loss. While millions of pounds have been spent by corporations on security networks to ensure that data entering and leaving cannot be accessed by anyone without permission, many companies still fail to take any precautions to secure perhaps the weakest link in their information infrastructure – paper. With Chief Security Officers under increasing commercial and regulatory pressure to implement watertight data security systems to protect their businesses, Helen Berentzen, office solutions marketing manager at Ricoh, says that the focus should not only be on digital information. The potentially most embarrassing data, or compliance, breach could be paper-based. Investing in firewalls and anti-virus software h... [more]

Two new Segway Personal Transporters for patrolling officers and public safety personnel
posted on 29/05/2009

With an increasing requirement for organizations to do more with less, Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) offer municipalities, airports, military bases, private security firms, and emergency response teams ability to reconnect officers with the communities they serve, improve response time, and save on fuel and fleet maintenance costs. Segway Inc. has announced the availability of two new Patroller models. Designed with the direct input of existing customers, the enhancements will help patrolling officers and public safety personnel keep communities safe around the world. The Patroller models are identifiable by their highly reflective surfaces and an integrated lighting system. Additional product enhancements include a newly designed LeanSteer™ frame, a front bag specifically designed to carry officers’ cargo, and an upper shield for affixing the organization’s insignia. “Law enforcement and security professionals demand a lot from our products,” said Jim Norrod, CEO of Segw... [more]

Pickersgill-Kaye develops specialist locks for military and civilian armoured vehicles
posted on 29/05/2009

Traditionally vehicle manufacturers have had no alternative but to use mass produced car locks, which have only provided occupants with very limited protection. Pickersgill-Kaye Ltd has developed a range of specialist locks for military and civilian armoured vehicles. The special purpose locks which took twelve months to design and build are aimed at occupants of armoured personnel carriers. Ideal for defending vehicle occupants from insurgents who may be hostile to the presence of foreign troops or police, the robust designed locks have been built to withstand on-going sporadic violent attacks. A key feature of the locks is their ability to endure extremely high and low temperature fluctuations, making them suitable for use in very cold and hot climates, as might be required by any peace keeping force or army. Opening and closing of the locks is achieved through the use of a high security type key & cylinder. Now with the advent of its low volume, heavy duty lock Pickersgill-Kaye ... [more]

Selectamark watches out for boat theft in Watchet
posted on 27/05/2009

The historic Watchet harbour in Somerset dates back to Saxon times but has been refurbished with a state-of-the-art marina containing 250 berths for both pleasure craft and charter fishing boats. Maritime security has been tightened at the seaside town of Watchet following the launch of a new Boat Watch scheme using SelectaDNA forensic marking. The Boat Watch initiative, which has helped to reduce theft and criminal damage in many boating communities around the UK, was set up in Watchet in response to a spate of thefts from the marina. One recent incident involved the local Sea Scouts’ base, which was broken into and £1,200 of gear, including two kayaks, was stolen. The new scheme involves the Watchet Boat Owners Association, Watchet Harbour Marina, Avon & Somerset Police and West Somerset Council. It has received funding from the Safer Somerset West Partnership. On the day of the launch at East Quay, boat owners had their boats and expensive marine equipment security-marked us... [more]

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