Safe Homes UK security update, 21 April 2006
Safe Homes UK banner
Safe Homes UK banner

Safe Homes UK security update, 21 April 2006
web www.safehomes.co.uk
tel. 0870 042 0684

1. Greetings from Safe Homes UK.

The Easter holidays are over and we're all back at work, but console yourselves with the thought that summer is on the way and with it the greatest show on earth; that's right it's the World Cup.

On a less jaunty note there have been a number of security stories in the news in recent weeks. The ongoing investigation into the record-breaking heist in Kent has produced more arrests. Meanwhile the worrying number of attacks on Securicor vans has prompted calls for the crimes to be recorded as public rather than business crimes. Those affected argue that the attacks involve assaults and threats to kill and should be treated as a high priorty.

As we reported in our last bulletin, the Information Commissioner (the government department responsible for data protection issues) produced some guidance on CCTV and data protection. This was a prelude to a complete set of new guidelines that were due out at the beginning of the year. If you were wondering what happened to these guidelines then you can find out more here ».

Remember, if you have any security queries at all, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 0870 042 0684, or visit our website.

Best regards

Ram Parkash
Operations director, Safe Homes UK

If you do not already have a password, please request one. You will need this to be able to access restricted content and to manage your contact details and preferences.
Request a new password ».

2. Council CCTV workers jailed for spying on naked woman
Two council workers have been jailed for using the council's CCTV system to spy on a naked woman in her own home. Article in full »

3. Are your CCTV and security suppliers licensed?
Since 20 March 2006, contracted private security personnel require a Security Guarding licence from the SIA. Article in full »

4. MI5 updates security advice for business
Protecting Against Terrorism has been published in response to requests from business, reports Workplace Law. Article in full »

5. Watch your neighbours on CCTV - new TV channel coming soon...
Shoreditch Trust has caused controversy with its plans to give residents access to local CCTV footage via their TV sets. Article in full »

6. News roundup

  • Watching the watchers: CCTV stories in the news More »
  • The March security news roundup More »
  • Call for business crime to be recorded separately More »
  • Visitor management systems help with health and safety More »
  • Help the Government with security management - win an iPod! More »
  • More from the weird and wonderful world of CCTV! More »


Commercial security solutions
Safe Homes (UK) Ltd is a leading independent provider of security solutions to UK businesses throughout the UK. Follow the links provided to find out more:
Intruder alarms
CCTV
Access control
Biometrics
Security designs
RedWeb
Smokecloak

Safe Homes UK specialises in implementing cutting-edge intruder alarm and access control systems (including CCTV, digital storage, video transmission, and biometrics), and are trusted to protect the staff and premises of some of the UK's leading organisations nationwide.

We deliver peace of mind through our strict maintenance, monitoring and reporting regime, and we are audited and accredited to the highest professional and commercial standards by SSAIB, as well as the IS0 9001 quality assurance standard.

www.safehomes.co.uk

Contact
If you have any queries or comments about this service, please don't hesitate to get in touch:

Safe Homes UK
Borman
Lichfield Road Industrial Estate
Tamworth
B79 7TA
0870 042 0684
info@safehomes.co.uk
www.safehomes.co.uk



Unsubscribe, change details, etc.

You are receiving this update because you have subscribed on our website, or because you are a contact or client of Safe Homes UK. We hope it is relevant, but - if not - you can unsubscribe straight away. If you have been forwarded this e-bulletin and would like to receive it direct, you can subscribe free-of-charge.

Subscribers can edit their preferences, including updating contact details or unsubscribing from this e-bulletin, by logging on to the Safe Homes UK website - www.safehomes.co.uk

Alternatively, you can unsubscribe from this service simply by replying to this email (or sending an email to website@safehomes.co.uk) with the word 'unsubscribe' in the subject field.

Information and Disclaimer

(c) Safe Homes (UK) Ltd 2006

Although great care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of this e-bulletin to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot in any circumstances accept responsibility for errors, omissions or advice given in this publication. Readers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts can authoritatively interpret the law.

Please note that, although we have taken steps to ensure that this email and any attachments are free from any virus, neither Safe Homes (UK) Ltd nor the sender accepts any responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan any attachments.