Helping customers impacted by BT Redcare closure
We are working with our customers that continue to use BT Redcare intruder alarm signalling to ensure they take the necessary steps to move to our advanced IP-based signalling solutions. These alarm upgrades have become more…
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…
HALO Smart Sensor: Helping schools tackle bad behaviour
Badly behaved pupils can seriously disrupt secondary schools and sometimes will damage school property. We can offer schools in Bristol and across the south-west a smart detection device that will pick up disruptive behaviour allowing staff…
Avigilon Unity Video 8: Smarter security
If you are in charge of security on a retail park, entertainment venue or large private property based in the south west of England then we are excited to offer you the latest version of Avigilon’s…
CCTV compliance: Lawfulness, fairness and transparency
If you are operating a surveillance or CCTV camera system, or you are considering installing a system, you need to be aware that any footage of people is classed as their personal data and you have a…
How we can help to improve safety and security in venues
The government has launched its public consultation on the requirements for smaller premises, with a capacity of 100 to 799, which would fall within the standard tier as detailed in the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.…
Tony Eastuagh appointed as Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner
The government appointed Tony Eastaugh as the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSCC) in December. He will continue in post until the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill comes into effect in the spring, when the role is…
Avigilon launches latest advanced cameras
Avigilon has launched its latest advanced cameras, the H6A and H6X, that with the use of smart technology, have the ability to address privacy issues. These CCTV cameras from Avigilon boast dynamic privacy masking meaning people and vehicles…
Protecting your home or business this Christmas
Recently there has been a burglary from a home in Wiltshire where several rooms were ransacked and Christmas presents were taken while the residents were out. According to Wiltshire Police, the burglars needed more than one…