Master locksmiths designed to be secure

The leading trade association for the locksmithing profession is further cementing its position as one of the UK’s leading security experts by forging a new partnership with the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) is the latest organisation to become an Affiliate Trade Association member of ACPO’s Secured by Design (SBD) initiative...
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The next Close Protection Network meeting will be held on Friday 5 November 2010 in London. Delegates working within close protection will have the opportunity to discuss and explore issues about the industry and regulation with others from the industry and with representatives from the SIA...
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Vicon provides phased video management solution for Tamworth Town Centre

The Client Tamworth is located 23 kilometres north-east of Birmingham. It has a resident population of approximately 80,000 but also attracts a large number of visitors wishing to enjoy the Town’s restaurants, shops and tourist attractions including Tamworth Castle...
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Security Industry still requires licensing

The International Professional Security Association believes that the intention in the leaked government memo, which the BBC has obtained, paints an inaccurate picture of the security industry and that the abolition of the Security Industry Authority would be a severe step backwards...
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BSIA members preview Security Essen 2010

Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Security Essen exhibition, which takes place from 5 th – 8th October. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its dedicated Export Council play a vital role in forging productive trade links between UK security companies and overseas buyers from around the world...
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AMG launches World's Most Sophisticated Single Channel Transmitter

Small as the palm of your hand, powerful Vision 5000 proves that size does not matter </h2. AMG Systems Ltd. announces that the company’s Vision 5000 series has been enhanced with additional transmission options. Users are particularly impressed with the dimensions of the mini transmitter. In addition to high resolution video at 728 TV Lines the transmitter...
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GANG GIVEN 50 YEAR SENTENCE FOLLOWING FIVE YEAR CRIME SPREE

A ruthless gang responsible for a series of armed robberies stretching across the country has today been jailed for a total of 50 years. The use of forensic evidence provided by SmartWater Technology Ltd played a pivotal role in the prosecution of one of the gang leaders, Kabba Kamara. As the investigation unfolded officers discovered Kamara...
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MOBOTIX Management Board receives reinforcement  

To support the continuous strong growth of MOBOTIX AG, the Supervisory Board of MOBOTIX AG has decided on September 19, 2010 (subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting on expanding the Management Board), to appoint two additional members to the Management Board as of January 1, 2011...
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Samsung introduce energy saving TFT LCD monitors  

Samsung’s upgraded SMT range of TFT LCD monitors will appeal to environment and budget conscious users as they have been engineered to consume approximately 35% less energy than previous models. Designed specifically for use in professional security systems and with a display resolution of up to 1280 x 1024, a dynamic contrast ratio of 1000:1, VGA input and a 5ms response time, the new 17” SMT-1712 and 19” SMT-1912 monitors are intended to provide CCTV users with a cost effective display solution but without any compromise on quality...
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Bosch Launches New Price List

Bosch Security Systems has published its 2010/ 2011 price list, featuring the full range of security products available to the UK market. The price list includes the most recent additions to Bosch’s market-leading camera range including the new Auto Dome Easy II range, the IP200 series internal static dome and the “one type fits all” rugged pan-tilt-zoom camera, the MIC500 Classic...
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TDSi on Display at Security Essen Stand Number: 3 – 502 P

Access control specialist TDSi is to showcase a wide range of products and systems at Security Essen in October. The company will be demonstrating its comprehensive range of readers, controllers and software systems, from stand alone systems such as SOLOgarde and MICROgarde to fully integrated solutions including the latest version of the company’s access control software, EXgarde Version 3.0.6...
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SANYO Preview - Security Essen 2010

Visitors to stand 129 in Hall GA at Security Essen 2010 will have the opportunity to see a demonstration of the advanced technology built into SANYO’s comprehensive range of Full HD cameras. The nine SANYO Full HD cameras are collectively designed to provide a solution for virtually any project with vandal resistant domes...
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Samsung help Charlton Athletic FC achieve its safety and security goals

Samsung digital video recorders have been installed by Spy Alarms as part of an upgrade of Charlton Athletic Football Club’s CCTV system. Charlton Athletic FC’s CCTV system has a major role to play during match days in order to comply with local authority licensing requirements. The club has to ensure that an effective CCTV system is in operation two hours before...
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Panasonic Introduce New Day / Night Fixed Dome Cameras with Advanced Features

Panasonic System Networks Europe is pleased to announce the latest additions to its analogue fixed dome Day/Night camera range – the WV-CF334 and WV-CF364. With a Panasonic professional look and ready for installation in a wide range of public locations, the new models feature 3-way hinges and flexible mounting options...
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RAINBOW CONVENE IN ROSEMONT

High resolution vandal-resistant colour dome cameras from Rainbow CCTV are being used at a convention centre in Rosemont, a suburb of Chicago. The 550-TV line units have a 4~9mm lens and are protected from attack by a tough aluminium housing and polycarbonate (IP66) dome. Three hundred and fifty of the cameras have been installed by local integrator Omni-1 Electronics, Inc., with the principal aim of the surveillance being to promote visitor and delegate safety...
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Samsung introduce black casing option for internal domes

Samsung is now offering customers the option of ordering selected internal domes with a black casing. Traditionally Samsung domes have always had an ivory coloured casing, but in response to customer requests the company is providing the choice of a black casing for its existing SCD-3080, SCD-2080, SCD-2030, SCD-2021 and SCD-2010 internal domes...
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SANYO cameras performing well in Holyhead

A centre for the performing and visual arts in Anglesey, North Wales has installed a CCTV system to deter and detect arson attacks. The Ucheldre Centre in Holyhead on the Isle of Anglesey draws visitors from all across Snowdonia and North Wales who are attracted by the Centre’s community events which nurture the creativity of local people...
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Sheffield Hallam University takes a lesson in CCTV

CCTV is playing an integral role in Sheffield Hallam University’s training of sports teachers. Images from SANYO cameras, installed by Universal AV Services Ltd in the University’s gym facilities, are recorded and subsequently analyzed by tutors to assess the progress being made by the trainee sports profession...
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New entry level network surveillance cameras from Samsung

Samsung’s new SNB-1000 fixed camera and SND-1010 dome camera have been designed for budget conscious users who wish to capitalise on the benefits of Video over IP. Despite being extremely competitively priced, the SNB-1000 and SND-1010, which are part of Samsung fast growing iPOLiS network camera and dome range...
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Basler Introduces New IP Camera Generation with CCD and CMOS Sensor Models

Basler's new IP camera generation will include new CCD camera models with resolutions from VGA to 2 megapixels and frame rates of up to 100 fps . In addition, Basler will introduce their first CMOS sensor IP cameras with resolutions of up to 5 megapixels. First models will be available in the last quarter of 2010...
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Raytec IR Captures Rare Wildlife Footage

International wildlife specialists, WildlifeCCTV, have enlisted the help of CCTV lighting manufacturer Raytec to capture some never seen before footage, using the latest in Infra-Red LED technology. In the thick, dense, woods of North America, WildlifeCCTV were able to capture footage of a rare species of brown bear, known for its reclusive nature and its unusual mannerisms. Raytec’s high performance, low energy...
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DualSec Thermal and Day/Night Security Camera

The new DualSec™ 640 17 micron is a powerful around the clock, day and night multi sensor observation head, especially developed for security applications. It allows medium range observation and detection using state of the art thermal imaging and CCD technology. The 17 micron vastly increases the range of view making it ideally suited for large area surveillance in difficult viewing conditions like rain, fog, mist, dust, etc...
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Introducing the time saving SCO-2080 varifocal lens Bullet camera from Samsung.

The recently introduced SCO-2080 is set to become extremely popular among CCTV installers. Supplied pre-built into a compact IP66 rated housing and varifocal lens, the SCO-2080 will reduce installation costs by negating the need to spend time fitting external housings. The competitively priced SCO-2080, which is a true day/night camera with a removable infrared cut filter...
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Basler Presents New IP Camera Generation and Dome Cameras at the ASIS Show

Basler Vision Technologies will present their new generation of extraordinarily light-sensitive IP cameras at the upcoming ASIS tradeshow . The ASIS show is scheduled to take place from October 12 to 14, 2010 at the Dallas Convention Center, USA.Basler's next IP camera generation is equipped with the best CCD sensors and provides frame rates of up to 100 fps, currently making the new Basler IP Camera the fastest IP camera in its class...
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Introducing Samsung’s new ONVIF compliant H.264 HD Megapixel camera range  

Samsung has introduced a new range of true day/night ONVIF compliant H.264 HD Megapixel cameras with built-in licence-free Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA) capability. The SNB-5000 fixed camera, the SND-5080 internal mini dome and the SNV-5080 vandal resistant dome all share a long list of features...
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