Stewart Kidd – a long-time servant of The Security Institute – has received the inaugural George Van Schalwyk Award, named in honour of the Universal Guarding professional whose helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan last July.
Bosch Security Systems has signalled a major long-term investment in the development of video content analytics. The company currently has 100 technicians working on this area throughout Europe.
The IBP-Group has been awarded a Metropolitan Police Service Commendation for “continued support of the MPS Flying Squad in respect of crime reduction initiatives, in particular rapid reaction smoke packs, Banknote Watch and the Raid-control project.”
Networked recording solutions specialist Dallmeier has announced the publication of its 2007 catalogue under the title ‘CCTV/IP Products for Solutions’. Order your copy at www.dallmeier-electronic.com
Company directors Philip Jellyman and Wayne Margerison, along with operations manager Steven Margerison have been arrested and charged by Merseyside Police under Section 5 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The Secure Guarding (UK) employees are the latest to fall foul of SIA enforcement.
The RFID Centre (the independent visitor centre for RFID, wireless and mobile solutions) is launching a series of half-day briefings for security managers extending their systems to the wireless world. Call 0870 762 2200 for details.
Dr Kiran Bedi – head of the Bureau of Police Research and Development – has welcomed the launch of IFSEC India, the security exhibition for the South Asia region that takes place from 25-27 October in New Delhi.
The Midlands branch of BDS Fire and Security has relocated to Unit 6, Birmingham No1 Business Park, Clement Street, Birmingham B1 2SL.
