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Police asks home CCTV owners for help to catch car thieves

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Officers from the North West neighbourhood police team (NPT) in Horbury and South Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, have asked people with home security cameras to help them stop thieves who are breaking into unlocked cars, a


Home Office reports 60% increase in terrorism-related arrests

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245 terrorism arrests were made in the year to September 30 2012, a 60% increase compared to the previous year, says a new report from the Home Office.


CCTV system hacked to help poker player win $32 million

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An Australian casino’s own security systems were turned against it, allowing a team of fraudsters to win an impressive $32m in a high-stakes poker game, an article in the local press

BSIA to showcase the latest developments in CCTV technology

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The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced plans to host a series of seminars and exhibitions, aimed at exploring the latest developments in the CCTV sector.


Surveillance equipment sales set for 160% revenue growth over the next 4 years

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It seems that surveillance equipment manufacturers and installers have a very bright future ahead of them, given the fact that sales for surveillance equipment (especially wireless solutions) are set to increase by an impressive 160 percent between 2011 and 2013, according to a rece


Local councils starting to shut down CCTV cameras due to budget cuts

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CCTV surveillance in the public domain seems to be, unfortunately, on a downward spiral, as one in five councils has cut the number of CCTV cameras on the streets, raising concerns regarding the levels of safety and crime, a new report reveals.


New CCTV system to be set up in Norfolk towns, volunteers needed

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CCTV cameras to be installed in two Norfolk towns require volunteers to step up and manage the oversight process, in order to get the surveillance process up and running by the summer of 2013.

The 12 surveillance cameras set to be installed in Diss and Wymondham will be managed by the South Norfolk Community CCTV Group, whose members are yet to volunteer for the job. The partnership between communities and the Norfolk Council has a budget of £66,000 for installing up the infrastructure and some of the initial cameras.