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Influence your career progression
In job interviews, the focus often turns to a desire for demonstrating competence. It's frequently the case that vitally important influencing skills are totally forgotten about, but the interview is the perfect time to deploy such skills if you want to give yourself a good chance of landing that plum ...
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On the buses
CCTVGlobal Positioning Systems Photo-Scan Systems – the security and surveillance systems specialist – has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Crystal Eyes to supply, install and maintain security and information systems for buses in London and other major cities across the country.Under the agreement, both companies will work together ...
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Lax destruction of key data: a warning from the BSIA
Following on from the report on Lax information destruction procedures published last December by Experian, firms that handle confidential material should consider hiring the services of a secure shredding company.
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'With a Little Help' from BSIA member companies
BSIA member companies have helped out with a project called 'Kid's Company' for educationally and socially-excluded children.
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Archive TitlesWatchdog rejoins the BSIA
Almost three years after The Security Watchdog decided to withdraw from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the company has rejoined as an Associate Member.
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New British Standard for Emergency Comms Systems
A new Code of Practice for evacuating buildings during emergency situations – Part 9 of BS 5839:2003 'Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings' – will cover the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems. To obtain ...
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Archive TitlesSelection box
Picking the right contractor to provide security services for your company isn't an easy task. How can the end user make an informed selection, and what should the essential criteria be for choosing their security company? We review the tips offered by The Security Institute in its dedicated procurement guide.
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The Big Issue
The British Security industry Association has launched a new regional affiliate scheme at the request of its Security Systems Section.
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BAT seminar targets career professionals
Client British American Tobacco (BAT) has finalised plans for its February seminar on developing a career in the security industry.
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Lenel goes behind bars
Digital CCTVAccess controlIntercom systemsIntegrated securityLenel Systems International is currently engaged in the deployment of an advanced, technology-based security management system for one of the world’s largest-ever prison construction projects.Phase I of the $625 million Changi Prison Complex project in Singapore involves consolidation of all the Singapore Prison Department’s existing medium ...
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Baxall recognised in latest Management Today Awards
Congratulations to BSIA CCTV Section member company Baxall for winning the Best Electronics and Electrical Plant Award in the prestigious 2003 Management Today Awards for Manufacturing.
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Archive TitlesStrong in attack... Civil in defence
The Civil Contingencies Bill puts forward the notion of far stronger powers of action for the UK Government under emergency scenarios (such as terrorist attack), in turn establishing a fully-revised framework for civil defence. The Bill itself raises many issues that need to be clarified before private security companies can ...
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European ASA up-and-running
The latest European Union (EU) organisation aimed at promoting good practice in the security industry – namely the European Aviation Safety Agency (ASA) – has just become operational.
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Archive TitlesAll rise
Becoming an expert witness doesn't automatically give you a season ticket at your local Court House. In fact, around 95% of cases never reach the Courts. However, when accepting instructions as an expert witness you always run the risk of having to appear before a judge to explain and defend ...
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Action stations
Ever since the Private Security Industry Act 2001 came into being, the industry has been asking itself some fundamental questions.
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Liability: it's a balancing act
It's standard practice for any reputable security company to include provisions in its contracts that will limit the extent of that company's liability. However, if the service provider's failure caused or contributed to any loss or damage then why shouldn't it be fully liable? We examine what the law allows ...
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Granville Baird stakes £9 million in ArmorGroup
Granville Baird Capital Partners has staked a £9.1 million investment in ArmorGroup International, the global supplier of security services
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Archive TitlesReliance and Securicor neck and neck in Infologue Top 20 listings
Reliance and Securicor are vying for the title of the UK's largest manned security company
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Appointments
Security Management Today keeps you up-to-date with all the latest people moves in the security sector
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Archive TitlesThe Weirdness of the wood
The client wanted wacky wood doors, and IBEX delivered. Rod Sweet goes with the grain