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Video security bolstered at Southport Pier Pavilion following costly burglary

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The video security system protecting the Southport Pier Pavilion has been beefed up following a break-in at the cafe at the end of the pier, which saw two perpetrators stealing cash and trashing the tills. Colin Jamieson, owner of the Pier Pavilion, revealed how the level of security has been improved after the break-in. He […]

Dundee resident to launch campaign calling for CCTV deployment following spate of vandalism

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A Dundee resident will launch a campaign for deploying CCTV cameras in his area following a spate of vandalism that resulted in £20,000 worth of damage to cars and allotments, a news report in the local media has revealed. 70-year-old Douglas Fisher had his car damaged during the vandalism spree in the Law and Hilltown […]

CCTV Commissioner reveals shock at local authorities’ lack of compliance with camera surveillance standards

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Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter has recently revealed his shock that, when he came into the job, just 2% of the 433 principal local authorities complied with the recommended standards for camera surveillance. There is believed to be 4-6 million surveillance cameras in the UK, which means people in an average town or city can […]

Westminster Council to axe support for ageing CTTV network

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One of the most important local authorities in the UK has revealed plans to axe support for its ageing CCTV network, a recent news report has been able to suggest. Westminster Council will end support for its CCTV network citing funding pressures and research showing it is ineffective in preventing crime. The surveillance network, consisting […]

Dorchester PCC asks for support from local businesses to retain CCTV across the county

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The Dorchester Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill, has asked local businesses for support in order to retain the vital CCTV services across the county, a recent news report in the local media has been able to suggest. The PCC said that the county town has an effective CCTV system that plays an important role […]

CCTV surveillance systems used for monitoring farm animal’s wellbeing

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CCTV systems are normally used for preventing anti-social behaviour and enforcing security, but now they’re being put to good work for a rather different purpose – tracking farm animal movements.