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  1. Home CCTV system owner in Hull to shame dog owners who fail to clean up their pets’ mess

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    A Hull resident who’s installed a CCTV system at his property says he wants to shame dog owners who fail to clean up their pets’ mess, a news article in the local media reveals.

    Distraught Mr. William Rhodes, of Southcoates Lane, east Hull, says he has been forced to take the drastic step after clearing up mess twice a day. Now, after spending £400 on the surveillance equipment, the home owner warns that anyone caught failing to clean up after their pet risks being reported to Hull City Council.

    Mr Rhodes also revealed that he plans to chop down his privet hedge in order to remove a CCTV “black spot”. He said: “I should not have to install CCTV and remove a hedge to catch people who fail to clean up after dogs. But as the council has not done anything about it, I have to do it.”

    “If I catch anyone on CCTV, I will be taking the evidence to the council and asking for them to be fined” he summed up.

    CCTV Surveillance has an extensive experience in providing customers with complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions, that adhere to the highest security standards. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated product team is ready to answer all of your questions and queries.  

  2. BSIA CCTV seminar to help Scottish businesses stay on top of technology developments

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    The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) – the trade association representing the UK’s private security industry, has teamed up with Safer Communities Training Unit, Scottish Police College and the Scottish Community Safety Network in order to provide Scottish businesses and local authorities with an expert insight into the latest changes in technology and legislation, while exploring recent developments in the CCTV sector.

    As a part of this free-to-attend seminar, participants will tackle the ‘current landscape’ for CCTV and outline the Scottish Government’s position on surveillance as well as providing practical advice on operational requirements for end-users and installers.

    The half-day event will take place at the Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Castle, Fife, on 22nd October and will be supported by an exhibition of the latest products and services from BSIA members and will be followed by a light lunch.

    The speaker panel will include the BSIA Technical Officer, Paul Phillips, who will provide guidance on how to navigate the latest CCTV standards, and Jacqui Doig of the Scottish Community Safety Network, who will discuss the challenges of public space CCTV from an end-user perspective.

    Simon Adcock, Chairman of the BSIA’s dedicated CCTV Section, comments: “This event represents a fantastic opportunity for anyone with an interest in CCTV to catch up on the latest trends and developments in technology, with presentations covering topics as wide-ranging as transmission, recording and control to energy saving, lighting and remote monitoring.

    “With time set aside for questions and answers, delegates will benefit from individual advice from industry experts and Government representatives and, as an Association, we look forward to sharing the broad knowledge and best practice of BSIA members with the wider business community.”

  3. CCTV footage reveals details of daring building society raid

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    CCTV footage of the moment when two raiders robbed the Nationwide building society in Park Parade, Havant, and stole £50,000 cash, were shown as part of their trial at Winchester Crown Court, a news report in the local media has revealed.

    The daring raid was carried out back in November 25, 2011, with the armed robbers managing to flee the scene in just a couple of minutes.

    The court has now heard Andrew Smith, 27, Richard Loveridge, 28, and Stuart Last, 29, stole a total of £550,000 of cash, cars and goods in a string of burglaries and armed robberies.

    CCTV Surveillance touts an extensive experience in providing customers with complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions, that adhere to the highest security standards. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    One of the main features of our CCTV systems is that they are integrated to work with a standard PC monitor via sophisticated CCTV software that allows individual users to set their own criteria for viewing selected footage from particular CCTV cameras within the network. Password and security features limit the viewing of certain cameras to specific groups of people, enabling you to securely manage who is able to see particular areas of activity.

    The CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated product team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  4. Local councils to be banned from using spy-cam CCTV cars

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    Following numerous complains from drivers all across the UK, government ministers have revealed plans to reconsider parking rules and outlaw “unfair” parking penalties used by many local authorities in order to bolster their finances.

    According to a news report on this matter, Conservative party ministers plan to shake-up the parking rules in order to help local, high-street shops, which are often directly affected by the councils’ “unacceptable and aggressive” fine collection practices.

    As a part of the new parking enforcement guidelines, transport authorities will be expected to scrap yellow lines deemed “unnecessary” or unpopular with local residents, while also giving up on other measures, such as cars equipped with spy-cams.

    Longer periods for payments for parking fines will also be considered.

    CCTV Surveillance has an extensive experience in providing customers with complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions, that adhere to the highest security standards. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated product team is ready to answer all of your questions

  5. CCTV helps police and other support services respond to over 5,000 incidents in the St Albans District in 2012, says report

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    A total of 5,131 incidents were dealt with as a result of the CCTV cameras in 2012, made up of 4,460 in St Albans and 671 in Harpenden, which equates to an average of 14 incidents per day across St Albans District, the “Community CCTV Annual Report” for 2012 published by the St Albans City and District Council has revealed.

    The Council has 99 public space CCTV systems deployed across the district and there are also two systems, each featuring four cameras, which can be easily re-deployed at identified crime and anti-social behaviour hotspots, depending on specific requirements by the relevant forces.

    The report claimed the police were the highest source for incidents but pro-active patrolling by CCTV operators also generated a large number of incidents. Across St Albans District suspicious behaviour was the type of incident recorded most frequently, followed by shoplifting.

    Mark Loveday, neighbourhood inspector from Hertfordshire Constabulary, said: “We work closely with the Council and CCTV operators to detect and prevent a wide range of crimes and anti-social behaviour. CCTV also acts as a deterrent to reduce crime and help improve the safety of residents, workers and visitors to St Albans District.”

    As part of the report, the St Albans City and District Council also revealed plans plans to upgrade the CCTV control room, providing funds were available. The upgrade would see outdated monitors replaced with flat screens utilising multi-media capability to provide better image quality and flexibility for CCTV operators.

    CCTV Surveillance has an extensive experience in providing customers with complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions, that adhere to the highest security standards. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated product team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  6. Taxi firm installs in-car CCTV system to protect itself against compensation claims

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    A taxi company has decided to take some serious action in order to mitigate any possible compensation claims by installing CCTV cameras in all of its vehicles.

    According to a news report on the matter, C&D Taxis, which operates across Tyne and Wear, decided to have latest-generation cameras installed in all of its cars. The cameras record both inside and outside the vehicle, thus helping taxi drivers protect themselves against staged accidents and false whiplash claims, driving offences and traffic allegations.

    Setting up such a system is also quite important due to the fact that some insurance companies are offering discounts on premiums to taxis with CCTV set-up.

    Chris Waterstreet, owner of C&D Taxis, said that the system will protect himself and his passengers. “CCTV will provide me with evidence of what happens in my taxis. After the initial installation costs, I will re-coup the cost in just one or two years. I won ’t get bogged down with lengthy and expensive investigations when someone makes a claim and hopefully my insurance premium will stop rising each year” he said.

    “At the moment when someone makes a claim, we have no evidence to find out the truth and my insurance company always has to pay out. One insurance company is knocking £500 off taxi insurance premiums if you have CCTV installed. My colleagues and customers will feel safer when I have these cameras in. For me, I will be saving money and hassle every day. I would certainly recommend it to other taxi drivers out there” Mr. Waterstreet added.

    CCTV Surveillance has an extensive experience in providing customers with complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions, that adhere to the highest security standards. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated product team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  7. Taxi firm installs in-car CCTV system to protect itself against compensation claims

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    A taxi company has decided to take some serious action in order to mitigate any possible compensation claims by installing CCTV cameras in all of its vehicles.

    According to a news report on the matter, C&D Taxis, which operates across Tyne and Wear, decided to have latest-generation cameras installed in all of its cars. The cameras record both inside and outside the vehicle, thus helping taxi drivers protect themselves against staged accidents and false whiplash claims, driving offences and traffic allegations.

    Setting up such a system is also quite important due to the fact that some insurance companies are offering discounts on premiums to taxis with CCTV set-up.

    Chris Waterstreet, owner of C&D Taxis, said that the system will protect himself and his passengers. “CCTV will provide me with evidence of what happens in my taxis. After the initial installation costs, I will re-coup the cost in just one or two years. I won ’t get bogged down with lengthy and expensive investigations when someone makes a claim and hopefully my insurance premium will stop rising each year” he said.

    “At the moment when someone makes a claim, we have no evidence to find out the truth and my insurance company always has to pay out. One insurance company is knocking £500 off taxi insurance premiums if you have CCTV installed. My colleagues and customers will feel safer when I have these cameras in. For me, I will be saving money and hassle every day. I would certainly recommend it to other taxi drivers out there” Mr. Waterstreet added.

    CCTV Surveillance has an extensive experience in providing customers with complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions, that adhere to the highest security standards. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated product team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  8. Essex Police squad cars to support CCTV streaming

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    Essex police officers will be able to view CCTV footage right from their squad cars following the implementation of a latest-generation technology, in a bid to significantly improve response times, a news report on the matter has revealed.

    Chief Constable Stephen Kavanagh said he hoped the improvements would make it easier and faster for officers to respond to incidents.

    He said: “They will be able to look at what the calls are, what the intelligence is. They can look up all the incidents, look up wanted people, view CCTV – all in the police car.”

    The constable also revealed the fact that the system would enable continued focus on improving support for victims of domestic abuse, while burglary is also one of the target areas for the force and another area where computers can help catch thieves.

    Furthermore, cameras linked to automatic number plate recognition technology (ANPR) will be used to trap offenders, as well as check for untaxed or uninsured vehicles.

    CCTV Surveillance has an extensive experience in providing customers with complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions, that adhere to the highest security standards. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated product team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  9. Public CCTV system in Fishguard to be scrapped due to lack of funding

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    The CCTV system in Fishguard is set to be shut down completely after town councillors deemed it too expensive to maintain and replace, a news report in the media has revealed.

    The CCTV surveillance system in the area is paid for by the town council, who shares responsibility for the system’s maintenance with the police. However, recent cuts in police budgets left the council unable to fully support the operational costs, estimated at £5,000.

    Furthermore, the cameras have not been working properly for about 18 months and the council simply doesn’t have the necessary funds to carry out the necessary upgrade operations.

    Naturally, some of the councillors have already raised concerns that crime and anti-social behaviour could rise as a result of the system being scrapped.

    CCTV Surveillance touts an extensive experience in providing customers with complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions, that adhere to the highest security standards. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    We use a variety of suppliers for complex, yet cost-effective installations, in an ongoing attempt to match specifically the end customers’ needs and requirements and keep costs as low as possible, in order to mitigate for today’s dwindling budgets.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated product team is ready to answer all of your questions.

  10. Workers at University Hospital of North Staffordshire demand CCTV system upgrade following bike theft

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    The theft of a £300 Carrera Crossfire cycle from a bike rack located on the premisses of the University Hospital of North Staffordshire has prompted employees to demand an upgrade of the CCTV system installed at the hospital, a news report has revealed.

    The bike has been stolen on August 18, and the thief had also broken two padlocks. The owner called security to see if anyone suspicious had been caught on the cameras but she was told none were positioned to oversee the bike rack.

    Now, the owner claims the security breach is stopping others from cycling to work at a time when the trust is trying to promote more environmentally-friendly modes of transport to help free up scarce parking spaces.

    A trust spokesman said: “We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure working environment for staff. CCTV cameras are positioned around the site which are monitored internally and externally 24 hours per day while patrols by security guards and police take place on a regular basis to deter potential thieves.”

    “We are working to provide additional secure facilities for staff and members of the public to store their bicycles as part of our policy to provide sustainable transport alternatives” he added.

    CCTV Surveillance touts an extensive experience in providing customers with complete and comprehensive CCTV solutions, that adhere to the highest security standards. In fact, all of our surveillance products are fully compliant with the UK Police Requirements.

    One of the main features of our CCTV systems is that they are integrated to work with a standard PC monitor via sophisticated CCTV software that allows individual users to set their own criteria for viewing selected footage from particular CCTV cameras within the network. Password and security features limit the viewing of certain cameras to specific groups of people, enabling you to securely manage who is able to see particular areas of activity.

    The CCTV software enables “live” footage to be viewed remotely from any or all connected CCTV cameras as events happen and without degradation of video quality, allowing you to monitor your premises when offsite.

    If you want to find out more about our high-end surveillance and security solutions, our dedicated product team is ready to answer all of your questions.