? Explore VIVOTEK's powerful surveillance solutions, paired with advanced AI Deep Search capabilities for unmatched protection at @The Security Event 2024? Join us for a quietly impressive experience as we redefine security, access control integration, and data intelligence at this largest demo showcase in the EMEA region by VIVOTEK EMEA, Delta Controls Inc. and Data Motion! ? Event ..read more

dormakaba has launched SafeRoute: a new escape route system. This provides a practical solution for specifiers and installers who need to keep buildings and doors secure whilst allowing a safe means for evacuation. The system is compliant with BS EN 13637; ideal for a wide range of applications and can be used for either single or multiple doors, or can be connected over a network.   Ensuri ..read more

Smart Spaces and Cohesion Partner with HID to Provide Convenient, Secure Access to Everyday Spaces and Systems Using Android Devices AUSTIN, Texas, April 10, 2024 – HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, in partnership with Smart Spaces, an award-winning developer of smart building software, and Cohesion, a comprehensive smart building software platform that reimagines the conn ..read more

Assaulting a shop worker is to be made a separate criminal offence in England and Wales, the Government has intimated, which would bring south of the Border in line with Scotland. Home Secretary James Cleverly announced among other things a 'bespoke offence of assaulting a retail worker' will be part of the Criminal Justice Bill currently before Parliament. A Government document, titled 'Fight ..read more

Discover now LiftMaster Gate Operators equipped with myQ Technology: App-solutely Simple myQ is the solution to convince customers with a state of the art app to managing and control gates and garage doors. Giving customers a one-touch connection. Your customers can stay better connected to their garage and gate with the free myQ App. Anytime, anywhere. Easy Installation, Maximum Efficie ..read more

Europol has brought out a first report on the most threatening criminal networks active in the European Union. It covers some 821 criminal networks active in the EU, as gathered by the EU's policing agency. The UK is among non-EU countries covered by the report. In a foreword, Europol’s Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle, said: "Their 25,000 members commit crimes for profit and are cap ..read more

A British Standard code of practice on the ethical use and deployment of facial recognition technology (FRT) in video surveillance-based systems, developed on recommendations by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has been released by the British Standards Institute (BSI). The code of practice, BS 9347:2024, has been developed by the BSI, as the UK's standards body. The aim; to b ..read more

Figen Murray OBE has agreed to become the first patron of Aucso, the university security managers' association. This was announced this morning at the association’s AGM, the first day of its 40th anniversary conference, at the University of Liverpool. Figen, pictured left at last month's Women in Security (WiS) tea, is the mother of Martyn Hett, one of 22 killed in the Manchester Arena terro ..read more

Layered approaches to security product certification are more important than ever , says the Building Research Establishment (BRE). The Watford-based body delivers the globally recognised Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), a third-party certification body which has, for over 150 years, set the standards needed to make sure security products perform effectively. In a world of evolving t ..read more

China is using fake social media accounts to poll voters on what divides them most to sow division and possibly influence the outcome of the United States presidential election in its favour, according to a Microsoft blog. China has also increased its use of AI-generated content to further its goals, says a report by the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) – titled, Same targets, new pla ..read more