US residents’ approval for surveillance cameras to cut crime
Story link: US residents’ approval for surveillance cameras to cut crime by Lin Freestone
There has been a surge of violence in north east Omaha in the USA, that has seen the shooting of 37 people since the beginning of July 2007, of whom two were killed. It has been reported by a local councilman that residents in areas where shootings have become commonplace would accept the installation of [...]
Wandsworth Council unveils mobile CCTV unit
Story link: Wandsworth Council unveils mobile CCTV unit by Jan Harris
Wandsworth Borough Council has revealed a state-of-the-art mobile CCTV unit which it will use to help combat crime and anti-social behaviour in the borough.
The £50,000 unit will be used by the police for the surveillance of areas where crime levels are high, helping them to gather evidence which could be used in court.
Local [...]
Norbain adds Signalight signage to CCTV
Story link: Norbain adds Signalight signage to CCTV by Jan Harris
Norbain SD, a Reading-based distributor of CCTV equipment, has entered into an alliance with warning signage supplier Signalight, to enhance its range of CCTV products.
Signalight provides illuminated signs to deliver messages either in the workplace or public areas.
The signs are activated via an integrated motion-sensor, which detects movements at up to 25 metres. [...]
CameraWatch welcomes ICO’s CCTV proposals
Story link: CameraWatch welcomes ICO’s CCTV proposals by Jan Harris
CameraWatch, which advises organisations on complying with CCTV regulations, has welcomed the Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) plan to redraft the CCTV code of practice.
CameraWatch believes the proposals are a welcome call for businesses to re-think whether CCTV needs to be deployed at each installation, and to make sure that is only being used for [...]
CCTV scheme approved for Blackburn
Story link: CCTV scheme approved for Blackburn by Jan Harris
Companies in Blackburn and Darwen have voted in favour of a Business Improvement District, which will see the council investing £250,000 on CCTV and automatic number plate recognition cameras.
The scheme is expected to significantly increase security for local business and help combat crime and anti-social behaviour.
Blackburn with Darwen Council will create the Business [...]
ICO could ban CCTV audio recording
Story link: ICO could ban CCTV audio recording by Jan Harris
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is developing new guidelines which could ban CCTV operators from recording people’s voices.
The organisation is updating its 2000 code of practice, a document which aims to help CCTV operators comply with the Data Protection Act.
The ICO has launched a public consultation on the proposed changes to the guidelines, [...]
Bosch enhances VMS with IntuiKey CCTV keyboard
Story link: Bosch enhances VMS with IntuiKey CCTV keyboard by Jan Harris
Bosch has enhanced its Video Management system with the introduction of an IntuiKey CCTV keyboard.
The Bosch Video Management System VMS is an enterprise IP video security solution which works with Bosch CCTV products, allowing users to manage digital video, audio and data across any IP network.
The system allows users to view both live [...]
Radvision enables surveillance via 3G phone
Story link: Radvision enables surveillance via 3G phone by Lin Freestone
Radvision, a provider of video network infrastructure and Cestel, a software company based in Spain, have together launched an innovative two-way home security and surveillance system.
The system enables a 3G mobile phone user to view their home and converse with anyone in the room via a Wi-fi enabled camera. The system is designed [...]
Government invests £3m in ‘hat-cams’
Story link: Government invests £3m in ‘hat-cams’ by Jan Harris
The Government is investing £3 million to equip frontline police officers in England and Wales with ‘hat-cams’.
The CCTV cameras, which are attached to police headware, have been trialled by police forces in Plymouth, Nottingham and Norwich.
The devices have proved to be successful in providing strong evidence which helps to speed the rate of successful [...]