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Vaping rules among laws announced by Labour government

Parliament has returned this week after its summer break and MPs have begun debating Bills introduced by the Labour government elected on 4th July, before they have another short recess for the conference season and return in…

Vape Sensors: Advanced detection with privacy maintained

We offer advanced vape sensors to schools across south-west England which are a useful tool, when combined with a strong behaviour policy and staff action, to reduce vaping among young people. Schools could choose to have…

Halo Smart Sensor enhanced with smoke detection

The HALO Smart Sensor has been enhanced recently with the addition of smoke detection. This recent firmware update means you could reduce the number of detectors you have within a building. Therefore schools that have installed…

Plans to tackle retail crime stalled by election call

Before the general election was announced the UK government bowed to pressure from the retail industry in April and said it would create a standalone criminal offence for assaulting retail workers. This followed a concerted campaign by trade…

New technologies: Be aware of data protection requirements

Advanced surveillance systems using new technologies have spread beyond simply cameras. This has implications for the data protection obligations of security system and CCTV operators. ICO identifies increased risk from the latest surveillance technologies The Information…

Leanne takes over role to support customers

Security Group customers may have heard a new voice at the end of the telephone recently arranging intruder alarm maintenance visits. This is because we have a new business administrator on the team, Leanne Gough. Leanne…

How can you detect vaping? Try the Halo Smart Sensor

With growing concern about the high numbers of young people vaping, and about illicit vapes, being able to detect vaping to protect air quality and the health of others within buildings is becoming more important. Importance…

Retailers call for more action to tackle crime in stores

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) Crime Survey 2024 Report published recently showed that between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023 the number of violent or abusive incidents against retail staff rose to 1,300 from almost…

What is a burglar alarm system?

A burglar alarm, or intruder alarm, system, is a security system that will protect your property from a break-in. A range of sensors, that can be placed externally and internally, will detect motion, and this will sound an…