SIA in search of board member with private security expertise
The Home Office is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Board Member to the SIA’s Board with private security industry experience.
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Biometric security rolled out across Westfield’s Australian portfolio
Westfield Shopping Centres throughout Australia are benefiting from a new key control and management solution that integrates fingerprint biometrics to improve security on-site.
Counter Terror Expo 2013 hailed as a success
A total of 9,264 visitors flocked through the doors of London’s Olympia for the Counter Terror Expo 2013, with attendances up 9 per cent year-on-year.
Lincolnshire 999 call answer times improve in first year of G4S partnership
G4S claims it is ‘ahead of track’ in improving emergency call-handling times and delivering greater value for money through its strategic partnership with Lincolnshire Police.
icomply exhibit with Thinking Space at IFSEC 2013
icomply will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2013 alongside bespoke control room furniture manufacturers Thinking Space Systems. This year, IFSEC will be celebrating their 40th year of conferences.
‘Super intelligent’ CCTV cameras to make Glasgow safer
Glasgow is set to be boosted by new “super intelligent” CCTV cameras as part of a £24 million programme to make the city smarter and safer.
Reliance High-Tech wins contract to secure 40,000 NHS lone workers
Following the conclusion of a full retender process Reliance High-Tech has retained its Framework Agreement with the NHS to protect staff across the UK with its market leading lone worker protection solution, Reliance Protect.
New Home Office appointment welcomed by security industry
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Home Office’s appointment of Stephen Phipson as the new Director of Security Industry Engagement in its Office for Security and Counter Terrorism.
Police efficiency hampered by ‘primitive’ technology
The chief inspector of constabulary for England and Wales claims police are being disadvantaged by the frustrations of using old and outdated technology.
Increased video surveillance spending could be driven by Boston bombings
The Boston bombings could fuel a global increase in government spending on video surveillance equipment, according to the information and insight specialists IHS.