G8 security bill hits £75m but only two arrests made during summit
The total cost of the security operation for the G8 summit in Northern Ireland came in at around £75 million, it has been revealed by Stormont.
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G4S saves Lincolnshire Police £5m in first 12 months of partnership
G4S has saved Lincolnshire Police £5 million in a year and the Commissioner claims £1 billion could be saved nationally if the other 42 forces followed suit.
Call goes out for expert speakers for ASIS Europe 2014
ASIS International is looking for security professionals to speak at the ASIS 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition at The Hague from 1-3 April 2014.
Middle East energy sector at risk from cyber-attacks
The energy sector in the Middle East is vulnerable to cyber-attacks and co-operation is required between government and companies to secure cyber networks, according to experts.
Apprenticeships scheme launched at White Rose Shopping Centre
The search is on in the local community for three apprentices to take up posts at White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds.
MP in ‘private army’ warning as Government ups G4S spending
Labour MP Barry Sheerman claims to be “increasingly worried” about the level of money the government is spending with security giants G4S.
The security industry in Asia and Africa: Challenging yet essential markets
Asia is now the most coveted homeland security and defence market in the world, a market valued in excess of $1 trillion. Now all eyes, including those in Asia, are turning to Africa. Along with many US and European firms, China and India are in fierce competition to win over key African homeland security contracts.
Brits back CCTV – Benefits are outweighing concerns
A new European study has found that two-thirds of Brits support CCTV as a crime-fighting tool and don’t feel cameras infringe on civil liberties. The survey questioned more than 6,000 adults in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Largest security operation seen in Northern Ireland deployed at G8 Summit
The G8 conference takes place in Northern Ireland and one of the largest security operations ever seen in the UK has been launched to ensure it is not marred by any incidents or breaches.
Nominations open for 2013 Security Excellence Awards
UBM Live has announced the opening of the nomination process for the 2013 Security Excellence Awards, the 15th year of the prestigious industry awards.