Police take a WEEK to respond to burglaries due to staff shortages

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        POLICE officers are taking as long as a week to respond to burglaries because of crippling staff shortages, the Police Federation warns. Thousands of 999 calls are having to be put on hold every day with officers only able to respond immediately to crimes involving violence or vulnerable people. Lower level crimes are instead logged and dealt with at a later date when there are officers available to attend to them. However, forces all over the …

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Things You Didn’t Know About Your Security Camera System

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A security camera system isn’t a new concept – you’ve been seeing the big, boxy devices in your local bank and shopping centres for decades now. You may even have a few scattered around your property. But what you may not know is all of the cool things modern security cameras can do to keep your property safe. If you’re interested in a smart upgrade to your surveillance system or you’re looking to invest for the first time, this blog …

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Safest Place on Earth to Live – TOP 23

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            Top 23 safest country’s in the world – Crime statistics.   Slovakia — Kicking off the list is Slovakia. The central European state ranks higher in safety than in any other sub-index.   Canada —Canada is one of six non-European states to feature in the top 23. It has dropped 13 places since coming ninth in the Legatum Institute’s last security ranking.   Poland — The eastern European state is ranked higher in security …

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The most secure places on Earth

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1 – Fort Knox, Kentucky (USA) Home to America’s monetary assets, Fort Knox is renowned for being one of the most secure places on Earth. It is said that around 5,000 tons of gold are housed here (that’s almost 2 percent of all gold on Earth!). To ensure it is completely safe, there is a bank vault hidden deep within a basement of the depository that has a 250-ton door at its entrance. If that wasn’t enough, the entire location …

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61 million leaked passwords

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61 million leaked passwords – caused by troubling passwords containing combinations that are adjacent to one another on the keyboard. This is known as “Password Walking”. Creating passwords that are far from secure. Hackers are aware of human tendency to rely on convenience.

CCTV Systems and Crime Statistics

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It’s no secret that Southampton, and the country at large, is under constant surveillance. In fact, we have the most CCTV systems per capita of any country in the world. So, what effect is our heavy surveillance having on crime statistics throughout the UK and specifically Southampton? We’ve taken a look at some statistics to understand better how our surveillance is impacting crime. We’ve also put some thought into how CCTV systems can be used in conjunction with other security …

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Access Control VS CCTV

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For the second year in a row, we’re seeing exponential growth in the sale of access control across the global security industry. Through 2017 and 2016 access control has seen a higher rate of growth than CCTV systems or intruder alarms. This trend seems likely to continue through 2018. Why is access control so popular? It is likely that this method of physical security is becoming more popular due to the move to IP technology and the drive to improve …

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Cybersecurity: Keep Your Data Safe

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With the recent news that Google’s parent company, Alphabet, are in the process of launching a cybersecurity company, and the scandal surrounding Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, there’s never been a better time to ensure that your business is practising proper cybersecurity. In 2018, cybersecurity is just as pressing an issue as physical security. Data breeches can ruin businesses. Let’s take a look at some of the key ways to ensure that your data is kept safe. Firewalls and Antivirus Software …

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