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Access Control

Electronic access control systems are increasingly being used to enhance safety and security in schools and colleges, but the technology has additional applications that can also cut costs and ...

As an analogy, backing up computer records has similarities with business continuity arrangements. Both tasks may appear a chore that’s easy to overlook, yet their importance and value become ...

The continued threat of terrorist attack has given a new impetus to the efforts of the public sector to more effectively control access to their premises. This is augmented by the growing awareness ...

For businesses across Greater Manchester, security should be a key consideration. Daren Wood, BSIA Northern Regional General Manager, gives an overview of the types of security measures that should ...

The UK leads the world in the development of technologies such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance and access control systems for the protection of people and property, but proper ...

Alarms

For businesses across Greater Manchester, security should be a key consideration. Daren Wood, BSIA Northern Regional General Manager, gives an overview of the types of security measures that should ...

On the 1st October 2005 the intruder alarm industry will embrace European Standards. This is a significant change in the industry as not only will installation practices change, but also the ...

Intruder alarms are positioned at the heart of security measures deployed by householders and businesses. They are a proven deterrent and can assist in catching criminals. Considerable improvements ...

Reducing false alarms - considering potential solutions'Looking ahead, the insistence on only BS 8418-compliant systems being eligible should pay dividends - making a huge reduction in false alarm ...

Architecture

Most of us are accustomed to thinking about home security on an individual basis but a combination of well established design practices and the advent of new technology is allowing builders to ...

As an element of any building's service infrastructure, security has traditionally received less consideration than other functions such as HVAC systems and IT networks, particularly at the new-build ...

There are many advantages to designing in security measures at the start of a new- build project. Hastily compiled and costly bolt-ons are avoided, insurance premiums can be reduced and the owners ...

Business

With the introduction of regulation to the security guarding sector in Scotland having come into force on 1st November 2007, British Security Industry Association Chief Executive, David Dickinson, ...

For businesses across Greater Manchester, security should be a key consideration. Daren Wood, BSIA Northern Regional General Manager, gives an overview of the types of security measures that should ...

Most businesses fall victim to crime at one time or another, resulting not only in financial loss but in a host of potential problems including difficulties with insurance and reduced confidence ...

In terms of building and estate management, one of the key issues that must be addressed centres around the question of how to adequately control access – but without impeding the legitimate ...

The issue of identity theft is becoming an increasingly significant concern to individuals and businesses. Simon Pearce, Chairman of the British Security Industry Association’s Information ...

Cash and Property Marking

For businesses across Greater Manchester, security should be a key consideration. Daren Wood, BSIA Northern Regional General Manager, gives an overview of the types of security measures that should ...

Cash-in-transit

836 couriers were attacked whilst moving cash and valuables around the UK in 2005, a 10% increase in the number of attacks in 2004 and a 20% increase compared to 2003. 208 of these attacks involved a ...

In recent years, businesses of all kinds have been compelled to heed consumer demand for greater comfort and convenience but there are sometimes risks as well as benefits in improving accessibility ...

CCTV

The requirements of security measures and associated procedures to protect the infrastructure of airports are significant and increasingly important. For, in addition to the airlines and other ...

The sad fact is that retail businesses across the globe have to combat the daily threat of crime from a multitude of sources, including burglary, vandalism, and theft by customers and even, ...

With the use of CCTV having massively increased over the last ten years, the recent publishing of the National CCTV Strategy has to be welcomed as an important step forward in developing an holistic ...

As an analogy, backing up computer records has similarities with business continuity arrangements. Both tasks may appear a chore that’s easy to overlook, yet their importance and value become ...

For businesses across Greater Manchester, security should be a key consideration. Daren Wood, BSIA Northern Regional General Manager, gives an overview of the types of security measures that should ...

The UK leads the world in the development of technologies such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance and access control systems for the protection of people and property, but proper ...

This feature article appeared in the June edition of SMT.Given the proliferation of digital CCTV systems, on both sides of the Atlantic, and the increased reliance on digital video evidence to ...

By Adam Wiseberg, Chairman of the BSIA CCTV SectionHere in Britain, we lead the way in the development and application of CCTV (Closed Circuit TeleVision), with upwards of two million cameras ...

By Adam Wiseberg, Chairman of the BSIA CCTV SectionLife would certainly be much simpler if CCTV systems had the luxury of operating in splendid isolation, away from the trials and tribulations of the ...

Construction

Construction industry theft in the UK is thought to produce losses in the region of between £600 million and £1 billion per year*. This may be due to lapses in procedure or the absence of ...

Virtually every construction business will suffer from crime to some degree and all are at risk from crime, yet the conflicting priorities of modern business leave many companies ill prepared and ...

Education

Electronic access control systems are increasingly being used to enhance safety and security in schools and colleges, but the technology has additional applications that can also cut costs and ...

Schools face a variety of risks, ranging from trespass and criminal damage to the theft of high value IT equipment and the overriding need to ensure a safe environment for children and staff.  ...

Identity fraud is an increasingly serious problem for the UK and one which can effect individuals, private companies and public sector organisations. Kiri Gray, British Security Industry Association ...

Kay Wright of the British Security industry Association examines the issue of security in schools, from the importance of professional risk assessment to the role of physical and electronic ...

Like many public buildings, schools and healthcare institutions face a variety of risks from crime and antisocial behaviour. However, in many respects that is where the similarity ends as the ...

Alex Carmichael, Director of Support Services at the British Security Industry Association, reports on how the development of new technologies is helping organisations protect their property, and ...

General

The combination of valuable property and opportunities for theft - particularly during loading and unloading - makes warehouse security a key element in preventing breaches of the cargo distribution ...

Public sector organisations have vast experience of employing professional consultants across a wide range of disciplines, yet the value of timely security advice is sometimes misunderstood. British ...

The UK leads the world in the development of technologies such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance and access control systems for the protection of people and property, but proper ...

Hospital/GP

Healthcare workers such as nurses in A & E and secure units are among the highest risk categories for workplace violence, being up to four times more likely than other workers to experience ...

The NHS is now the largest organisation in Europe and its many components and sheer scale means that a huge amount of confidential information is held within the organisation. BSIA Information ...

Crime prevention in hospitals must always focus on the need to preserve essential healthcare facilities and provide a safe environment for staff and visitors.  These are daunting ...

Healthcare staff are often put at risk by violent patients and visitors. The serious nature of this risk highlights the vital role to be played by security in protecting staff, patients and visitors ...

Housing

The security of the family home is so important to most people that it is surprising how many of us are willing to neglect the issue in favour of the latest home entertainment system. The British ...

Intruder Alarms

For businesses across Greater Manchester, security should be a key consideration. Daren Wood, BSIA Northern Regional General Manager, gives an overview of the types of security measures that should ...

Legislation

With the use of CCTV having massively increased over the last ten years, the recent publishing of the National CCTV Strategy has to be welcomed as an important step forward in developing an holistic ...

With the introduction of regulation to the security guarding sector in Scotland having come into force on 1st November 2007, British Security Industry Association Chief Executive, David Dickinson, ...

Miscellaneous

Public sector organisations have vast experience of employing professional consultants across a wide range of disciplines, yet the value of timely security advice is sometimes misunderstood. British ...

Effective protection of a site, including its staff and visitors, premises, stock and other equipment, is of the uppermost importance. Improving site safety, raising staff morale, helping to reduce ...

Museum/Gallery

Protecting often unique and irreplaceable exhibits from theft and damage is the core task of museum security.  The key is to find the right balance between security and the need for public ...

Retail

The oldest established aspect of retail security is arguably still its most important. Whilst electronic systems such as product tagging and closed-circuit TV have greatly enhanced the ability to ...

The sad fact is that retail businesses across the globe have to combat the daily threat of crime from a multitude of sources, including burglary, vandalism, and theft by customers and even, ...

This feature article appeared in BRC Solutions magazine.Cash is the lifeblood of the retail industry but also the source of one of its most serious security threats. David Dickinson, Chief Executive ...

Standards/legislation

This year sees the implementation of the first of a number of European environmental equipment directives that will affect product costs. The first directive is the Waste Electrical and Electronic ...

The electronic security industry is getting ready for the introduction of European standards, this in itself is a change of direction as all installers are used to and feel comfortable with BS 4737 ...

This feature article appeared in the June edition of SMT.Given the proliferation of digital CCTV systems, on both sides of the Atlantic, and the increased reliance on digital video evidence to ...

Transport

The prime minister’s announcement of new measures to protect critical infrastructure and ‘harden’ public buildings following the 2007 attack on Glasgow airport led to a predictable ...

The private security industry has welcomed a recent statement from the Department for Transport outlining a number of changes to current aviation security measures.  Martin Aggar, British ...

Controversy has long dogged the practice of passenger profiling. However in a society increasingly concerned by the threat of terrorist attacks at aviation sites, is this a practice that the airport ...

Transport operators are under threat from a variety of risks, yet must maintain open access to their networks for passenger use of bus, tram and rail facilities. Kay Wright of the British Security ...

Quality is the central focus of the BSIA philosophy, with companies having to meet rigorous criteria to become members. We remain the only security trade association that requires independent ...

Like all large organisations, public sector agencies face risks to their transport fleets that can prove both costly and disruptive.  Alex Carmichael, British Security Industry Association ...