All Security articles – Page 5
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Gunnebo introduces new range of access control measures
A new family of access control solutions with built-in infection control measures has been introduced by Swedish company Gunnebo.The new H-Sense range offers three levels of protection: Body temperature detection integrated into the gate combines image analytics with infrared thermal monitoring to deliver contactless temperature measurement to an accuracy of ...
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NewsBeaverswood launches new range of PPE
A new range of PPE from industrial visual communication solutions specialist Beaverswood aims to provide improved levels of retail workplace protection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visusafe Personal Protection combines high-performance materials, comfort and durable design to offer improved levels of safety for people working in stores. The range includes transparent ...
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NewsErgonomic Solutions develops low-cost screen for till area
While many larger retailers already have many social distancing measures in place for staff and customers, this isn’t necessarily the case with other retail businesses, according to Ian Dewar, group managing director, of technology mounting and mobility solution specialists, Ergonomic Solutions.“Most retailers offering essential items and groceries who have been ...
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NewsAPG Cash Drawer launches plastic screen to protect till area
Newhaven-based APG Cash Drawer, a global manufacturer of cash management solutions, has launched the Guardian Countertop Shield for convenience, petrol forecourts, supermarkets, pharmacy and doctors surgeries.The Guardian Countertop Shield is designed to help reduce the spread of contagious, airborne germs commonly caused by coughing or sneezing.“During these uncertain times, the ...
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Vista and Facewatch partner to deliver facial recognition
Vista CCTV and Facewatch have formed a new partnership to deliver facial recognition software to the security industry.According to the new partners the alliance offers large and small business owners the opportunity to secure their establishments against low level crime without needing to replace any current cameras or systems.Dean Kernot, ...
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Stanley Security Solutions offers retailers equipment rental option
Stanley Security Solutions’ Stanley Assure Scheme gives forecourt owners the opportunity to rent security systems rather than pay for them outright. This is how it works: Stanley buys back your existing equipment at its residual or market value and takes over that security system (regardless of whether they supplied it ...
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An eye on crime
The BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate) Payment Watch scheme is about to be massively improved as it will include drive-offs as well as no means of payments (NMoP). The digitally integrated drive-off and NMoP solution has been trialled successfully with two regional police forces and will now be rolled out ...
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NewsMetro Analytic Retail Solution wins Queen’s Award
The new Metro Analytic Retail Solution (MARS), developed by Metro Security (GB) to help forecourt site operators and other high street retailers, has won a 2019 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. The MARS system combines loss prevention to combat shrinkage issues, while simultaneously providing forecourt service station ...
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Displays that pay
If you’re looking to make changes to your forecourt perhaps by investing in new equipment or are considering a move to a different fuel brand, then a trip to The Forecourt Show 2019 is a must. The Show takes place at the Birmingham NEC from April 8-10 and will feature ...
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NewsForecourt Eye introduces debt recovery service
The news that police forces are questioning whether they should have to respond to fuel thefts, coincides with Forecourt Eye announcing a partnership with a UK debt recovery specialist. The service is available to all petrol forecourt retailers from £15 per month. Michelle Henchoz, Forecourt Eye sales and marketing director, ...
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NewsATM supplier steps up security measures
The world’s largest independent ATM operator, Cardtronics, has announced it is ramping up measures at its machines in the UK to counter the increasing number of attacks on its machines. The announcement follows reports of ATM attacks moving from urban centres into suburban and rural locations. Data from the European ...
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Security firm says rise in drive-offs results in more interest in unmanned fuel stations
A recent spike in drive-offs from forecourts has prompted renewed interest in unmanned fuel stations, according to Metro Security, which provides technology that integrates CCTV and ANPR for both kiosk-driven and pay-at-pump service areas. "We have seen a lot of interest in the pay-at-pump solutions where we monitor re-fuelling, and ...
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Metro Security sees rise in interest from unmanned stations
A recent spike in drive-offs from forecourts has prompted renewed interest in unmanned fuel stations, according to Metro Security, which provides technology that integrates CCTV and ANPR for both kiosk-driven and ‘pay-at-the-pump’ service areas. The BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate) crime index recorded its biggest ever rate of non-payment in ...
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Making them pay
At a time when fuel theft is not always taken that seriously by the police, it was interesting to read a report in last month’s Sunderland Echo which said police deployed a helicopter in their hunt for fuel thieves. Northumbria Police said a fuel theft was reported by a forecourt ...
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NewsForecourt Eye launches new subscription structure
Fuel loss recovery expert Forecourt Eye has unveiled a new subscription structure which aims to match different service options to evolving customer needs. A new entry-level £15 monthly option has been created for forecourt customers wanting a more effective way of addressing No Means of Payment (NMoP) incidents. The announcement ...
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ADT launches smart business security
ADT has launched a new smart business solution as it claims the total average cost of burglaries across the lifespan of a business has reached £13,570.More than half (51%) of small and medium sized businesses in the UK have been targeted by crime, costing owners up to £25m – or ...
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NewsCo-op cuts ATM crime with Smartwater
A programme to splash the cash and criminals if ATMs come under attack is being rolled-out UK-wide after slashing crime by more than 90%. The Co-op has teamed-up with award-winning forensic technology company SmartWater to roll-out the new deterrent, which links criminals back to the scene of a crime. SmartWater ...
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Cracking down on crime
Crime has long been the scourge of the forecourt sector with criminals driving off without paying for fuel, and robbers preying on sites open late at night, but the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London have highlighted a threat the sector faces in common with all other businesses. Brian ...
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Fighting back
Forecourt crime is a major drain on the sector’s finances. Previous surveys have put the cost at more than £30m a year and BOSS (British Oil Security Syndicate) is finalising the results of its latest forecourt crime survey and intends to publish them later in the summer. BOSS chief executive ...
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Eye in the sky
Over the past year there has been a steady stream of reports ranging from burglary and armed robbery through to overnight theft of entire tanks of diesel, ram raids and even, incredibly, criminals attempting to blow up cash tills a few metres from the fuel pumps. But while this type ...