Monthly Archives: August 2009
The security week: Shock survey result, and South African crime
Well, that’s surprising. The big story of this week was the results of our CCTV End User Survey – carried out in conjunction with CCTV in Focus – which revealed that almost half of CCTV end users don’t know if … Continue reading
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Drane to go, and Pilgrims Afghan training
Hi all – a sparklingly good day of security news at I4S. Here’s a rundown of some of the highlights. First up is the announcement of the retirement of the Security Industry Authority’s Andy Drane. Brian Sims gives us his … Continue reading
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Young crims, Madstock, and Swansea
Today’s security news round-up kicks off with a story about a university study claiming that a non-jail programme for young offenders is ‘too soft’. Then there’s AP Security, at it again – this time they’re looking after ska survivors at … Continue reading
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South African crime, and free registration
Well hello, delightful person. Here’s your rapid fire Monday Daily Digest security news missive. Enjoy! We’ve got a special report today on the state of commercial crime in South Africa and the measures being taken to combat it. There’s also … Continue reading
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The security week: Rollercoasters and resignations
What a week of security news! It’s been like an enormous security news rollercoaster of fun, excitement, trepidation, mild nausea, and exhilaration. Wow! This was the week that British Security Industry Authority chief executive John Bates stood down, less than … Continue reading
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In-house licensing, and investment win
Today the BSIA answers Brian Sims‘ query, posed yesterday in his SMT Online Editor’s View – where’s your response to the in-house licensing issue? Looks like they are after submissions to have the issue looked at by the SIA again. … Continue reading
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Industry responds to Bates resignation
More on the departure of BSIA chief executive John Bates today (apologies to Stuart Lowden for referring to Bates as the Association’s chairman yesterday – it was an honest slip of the brain, guv). SMT Online supremo Brian Sims spoke … Continue reading
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BSIA chief stands down
Breaking news today: BSIA chief executive John Bates has stepped down from his position, less than a year into his role. We’d heard some murmurings of unrest, but it’s still a bit of a surprise. What do you think? In other … Continue reading
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P-p-p-poker cheats – and some history protected
Oh hi! I’m back from my brief hiatus, wallowing in culture and that, to bring you more exciting and informative news about security. Thanks to Brian for covering during my absence. Aces! First up we’ve got Visimetrics coming to the … Continue reading
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