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Brian Sims, SMT editorThe online home of Security Management Today, the magazine for security end-users.

Find security management news, the latest security product news and independent tests and a dedicated SIA regulation section. Please email us with your stories, comments and concerns.

News

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High Court confirms SIA's power to prosecute

25 Jul 08

In a judgement handed down in the High Court of Justice today, it was confirmed that the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has the power to prosecute offences under the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

EN50131

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Bosch backs tests for alarm systems

25 Jul 08

Bosch Security Systems is one of the first companies to seek tests by independent, accredited laboratories based on the EN 50131 standards for intrusion detection systems.

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SMT Cartoon

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On security consultants...

01 May 08

Despite their demonstrable experience and expertise, the advice of consultants is often bypassed at a time when businesses may be making major decisions about security.

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SIA Industry Regulation News and Analysis

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High Court confirms SIA's power to prosecute

25 Jul 08

In a judgement handed down in the High Court of Justice today, it was confirmed that the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has the power to prosecute offences under the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

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ASIS calls for 2009 Swiss Conference papers

25 Jul 08

Following a very successful 7th European Security Conference in Barcelona during mid-April, ASIS International is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2009 event.

More SIA Regulation News and Information

Opinion

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7/7: Lessons To Be Learned

22 Jul 08

info4security looks back at the terrible attacks of July 2005, and examines why it’s so important that although incidents such as this may now be a distant memory, they must never be forgotten. Lessons have to be learned.

Once the management of emergency and technical alarms is mastered, there are many other forms of IP control or data to be considered which may be unrelated to alarm signals but are equally important to the secure and safe operation of a facility.

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To IP or not to IP? That is the question...

17 Jul 08

Through the adoption of IP-based technologies, major end users can both take control of their alarm management strategies and comply with the requirements laid down by ACPO, ACPOS and the Chief Fire Officers’ Association. As James Winter...

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Editorial Campaigns

Make the Change campaign

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Guarding Watch: Security must break the pattern of low-cost solutions

07 May 08

Olivier Cavaliere challenges private sector guarding companies to do away with the damaging tendency towards low cost client solutions driven by the desire for market share (and all-too-often characterised by a lack of innovation and investment)

Bill Muskin

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A Charter for Change

10 Apr 08

Having read Stuart’s article on the current state of our industry, I can only agree with the majority of what he says, writes Bill Muskin. I’ve worked in this industry for 16 years and have seen some drastic changes, many for the better...

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Profiles & Case Studies

Star City, Birmingham

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When analogue went digital at Star City

28 Jun 08

Q: What does an indoor rock climbing centre, a 30 screen cinema complex, a 36 hole indoor adventure mini golf, restaurants, bars and the UK’s largest casino need in terms of security management?

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Star City security upgrade boosted by Vicon

28 Jun 08

A Vicon digital video management system has been installed at the heart of Star City, the UK’s largest entertainment centre located in Birmingham.

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Management Skills

Illustration by Jonathan Edwards

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Sounds like a plan

17 Jul 08

Moving from the military or police service environment to security management in the private sector often necessitates the acquisition of business skills applicable to today’s commercial world. What are the key areas for learning, and how...

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Security right from Day One

17 Jul 08

The process of ensuring that a company’s security isn’t compromised by the departure of staff members needs to begin on an employee’s first day in their new role. Although this may appear to paint a bleak picture of a company’s ability to...

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Security Organisations

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ASIS calls for 2009 Swiss Conference papers

25 Jul 08

Following a very successful 7th European Security Conference in Barcelona during mid-April, ASIS International is now accepting abstract submissions for the 2009 event.

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Bates: BSIA has “a significant future”

22 Jul 08

John Bates, who takes over as BSIA chief executive next January, spoke exclusively to info4security and SMT this morning in his first interview with the security sector’s trade media. Post-regulation, Bates is predicting “a significant future”...

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Products

EN50131

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Bosch backs tests for alarm systems

25 Jul 08

Bosch Security Systems is one of the first companies to seek tests by independent, accredited laboratories based on the EN 50131 standards for intrusion detection systems.

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NeoWave adds one-way main control module

17 Jul 08

NeoWave has added the one-way main control module to its EntryCom product range.

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