CCTV MONTH: Answering the rise in security threats with better communication and surveillance
Police recorded crime in England and Wales in the year ending December 2022 exceeded pre-coronavirus pandemic levels. The number of professional security guards in the UK is on the decline, and it is widely known that the sector is having a challenging time recruiting for a shortage of staff. Additionally, people employed within the professional […]
CCTV MONTH: The evolution of CCTV in commercial security – A decade of transformation
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) has long been a cornerstone of commercial security. Over the past decade, however, the capabilities and functions of CCTV systems have evolved tremendously, driven by technological advancements and the changing needs of businesses. Let’s dive into the key developments that have shaped the world of commercial CCTV in the past ten years, […]
Hosted physical security adoption given ‘major boost’ by uptake in cloud
New research into the impact of COVID-19 on physical security purchasing decisions has revealed a sharp increase in the necessity/urgency for businesses to adopt hosted video surveillance (VSaaS) and access control (ACaaS) solutions. While 70% of 1000 senior decision makers in IT, security, FM and HR roles agree this to be the case, 78% also anticipate their organisations’ […]
Number of CCTV Cameras in the UK reaches 5.2 million
The number of CCTV Cameras in the UK may be as many as 5.2 million, with 1 camera for every 13 people as the popularity of public surveillance, home CCTV and doorbell camera use increases. That’s according to research, which says 96% of the total number of cameras in the UK are now operated by […]
ICO cautions against live facial recognition
The ICO has raised concerns about usage of live facial recognition technology (LFR) by the UK law enforcement community, with the current legal framework not fit for purpose. In a blog post on the ICO website, Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham stated that the “laws, codes and practices relating to LFR will not drive the ethical […]
Global physical security demand to reach $153 billion by 2026
The global physical security market has been pegged at $78 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $153 billion by 2026, equivalent to a CAGR of 11% between 2019 an d the end of the forecast period. The study, conducted by Report Consultant, cites increasing demand for security measures against terrorist attacks and for […]
Government pushes Secure by Default CCTV initiative
The Surveillance Camera Commissioner has launched Secure by Default – minimum requirements for manufacturers of surveillance camera systems and components. The government says the move is driven by the need to ensure the UK’s resilience against cyber security vulnerability, as well as to provide the best possible assurance that cameras are manufactured to minimum cyber […]
NYPD to deploy drones in fight against crime
The NYPD has unveiled its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program, which will be comprised of newly acquired Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), or drones, and licensed NYPD officers of the Technical Assistance Response Unit (TARU) who will operate them. The tech will be used across various operations, including search and rescue, inaccessible crime scenes, hostage situations, […]
Guest Blog, Paul Dodds: Delivering security and privacy with video surveillance systems…
Paul Dodds is the country manager UK & Ireland at Genetec Inc. Paul has over 14 years security industry experience across installation, manufacturing and distribution. Having trained as an electronic engineer and installer, Paul has held senior positions with Xtralis, Honeywell and ESI With recent high profile cases in the media, it seems that the […]
