Crime ring busted at security event

Night cleaning crew swiped more than dust in trade show booths but got caught on surveillance cameras being displayed
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Samsung launch space saving compact flat dome cameras

Measuring just 100 x 115 x 42mm, the three new dome cameras are designed for environments where there may be limited space, such as in lifts, entrance lobbies, stair wells, small shops and transport applications. 
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Access Control Solutions from Samsung

Samsung has launched a comprehensive range of RFID and biometric technology based access control systems which collectively provide a cost effective solution for any access control application from single door to large building or multi-site projects.
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Infinova’s New 2.0 Megapixel Network Zoom Camera Captures Smallest Details

Infinova has announced its new V6221-G Series 2.0 megapixel network zoom camera that features a 1/2.5” progressive scan CMOS sensor and a 10X optical zoom lens. 
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Police arrest serial robber known as 'the locksmith'

Abdelatif Redjil was given a five-year sentence in September with two years suspended for stealing two Picassos worth an estimated 50 million euros from the home of Diana Widmaier-Picasso, the painter's granddaughter. But he escaped and has been on the run ever since. He was nearly arrested on 14 October while trying to force open the safe of an ATM in Colombes, near Paris. His two companions were arrested.  

Redjil is also suspected of having a hand in a heist on a branch of Axa bank in February, in which the robbers got away with 33,000 euros and left no trace.

"Entering quietly without breaking anything, that's the speciality of Abdelatif Redjil," a police source told Le Parisien. "He's a break-in ace."

Redjil is also known as the man with the golden fingers.

GMB to play a key role in security industry discussions

It is expected that GMB will play a key role in discussions to ensure a robust regulatory framework for security industry from 2014 and beyond.

"Changes will require amendments to primary legislation and the statutory regulations, this will take time, and that there will be no changes before the Olympics in 2012 is welcome", says GMB.
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Opportunity for West Midlands defence and security firms to reach new markets

West Midlands firms in the defence and security sectors are being invited to find out how they can secure new export business at three UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) roadshows in Malvern, Birmingham and Coventry.

Experts from UKTI’s Defence & Security Organisation (DSO) will be advising companies in these sectors on how they can reach international markets.
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Facial recognition security to keep handset data safe

By Stewart Mitchell, writing in PC Pro

Mobile phone security could come face-to-face with science fiction following a demonstration of biometric technology by scientists at the University of Manchester.

Mobile phones carry an ever-increasing level of personal data, but PIN-code log-ins can prove weak - if even applied - leaving those details vulnerable if a handset is stolen.

Facial recognition software could change that picture drastically.

Terror scare boosts stocks in security firms

By Toby Green, writing for The Independent

Defence and security companies saw their shares rise sharply yesterday after fears about global terrorism were brought into focus following the recent parcel bombs scare.

Smile for the camera

It was never going to be the crime of the century, reports the Daily Mail, but for a few seconds, as he turned from the bookmaker's counter with a bundle of bank notes in his pocket, armed robber Lorenzo Mason thought he had pulled off the perfect heist.

Then it all went wrong. In his haste to leave the shop and merge into the passing crowd, he removed his disguise - right in front of the shop's security camera. To make matters worse for the hapless thief, the image was published in his local newspaper and Mason, 21, was given up to police - by his own mother.

Live CCTV from mobile units enhances policing of football matches

Vemotion Interactive real-time video solution has been successfully deployed by Leedswatch, the CCTV operation run by Leeds City Council, Community Safety, to enhance is support of West Yorkshire Police operations at key football matches.

Vemotion video compression and transmission equipment has been installed in the latest Leesdwatch mobile CCTV vans which are now able to augment the existing fixed camera network in cost-effectively providing live images to Police Control Rooms (ACRs) as well as to the control room within the Elland Road stadium.
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Honeywell launches new release of global security management system

Pro-Watch 3.80 fully compatible with current Windows Operating System

Honeywell has released its Pro-Watch 3.80 Security Management Suite that simplifies overall system management through enhanced Microsoft compatibility. Pro-Watch 3.80 includes several new advanced features made possible through improved integration with Honeywell’s Maxpro VMS (Video Management System) and various third-party systems.
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Google under fire in the UK for capturing private data

Google has come under government scrutiny in the UK for knowingly downloading private data from unsuspecting individuals. This was done during Google's journeys up and down Britain in the guise of their street view mapping cars.
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£70k council spend on door security replacement

Council chiefs are spending £70,000 to upgrade a door security system which was fitted only five years ago.

The swipe card entry system is fully functional, but Basildon Council is replacing it.

It comes after the council learned replacement controllers for the system are no longer available, so if it breaks down it will have to be completely replaced at a cost of at least £110,000.

Lockie locks up thief

Regular visitors to the Professional Locksmiths Forum (www.plf-uk.info/) would have read this story: When a shoplifter was spotted in action stealing from his shop Mark Ward of Anglia Locksmiths kew what he was supposed to do: apprehend the suspect, call 999 and wait for the police to arrive.

Internet Eyes is watching

A website which pays the public to monitor live commercial CCTV footage online has been launched in Devon.

According to a report by the BBC News Internet Eyes will pay up to £1,000 to subscribers who regularly report suspicious activity such as shoplifting. Managing director Tony Morgan said the scheme would reduce crime and help prevent other anti-social behaviour. But civil liberties campaigners say the idea is "distasteful" and encourages private citizens to spy on each other.

The company intends to stream live footage to subscribers' home computers from CCTV cameras installed in shops and other businesses.

Lock jammers target prestige cars

Surrey police are exploring the theory that a gang of car thieves are jamming central locking systems to make it easier to steal goods from cars.

The theory arose after a witness reported that a man used an electronic device to prevent doors from locking when he parked his Lexus at a local supermarket. Apparently the suspect was lurking in the car park and wearing unusually warm clothes for the season, something that made him stand out like a sore thumb, according to police. The motorist discovered that his car lock would not engage whereupon the suspect walked off seconds before the lock mysteriously started working again.

Inspector Richard Haycock told local newspapers that the possible use of the car lock jammers would help explain a recent spate of thefts from vehicles that have occurred without leaving any signs of forced entry.

Security guard hospitalised after abduction by thieves

A security guard was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after he was abducted by a gang who stole a digger from a building site.

Four men broke into the yard in Catacol Grove, East Kilbride, assaulted the guard then bundled him into their van. The 52-year-old was later found in the abandoned van and taken to Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock.

Strathclyde Police has asked for anyone with information to come forward.

The force said that the gang stole the large yellow digger and drove off in that and the van, but crashed and abandoned the digger.