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Things that go bump in the night: Dads ‘too scared’ to investigate

Nearly three-quarters of fathers are too scared to go and investigate strange noises around the home at night time, it appears. And, to make things worse, a national CCTV company has found that it’s mum who plucks up courage, grabs a torch, and heads off to go and see. According to Yorkshire-based CCTV.co.uk, there’s a ...

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What’s involved in a site survey for CCTV Installation?

There are a lot of reasons that people decide to install a CCTV system and as the equipment is so affordable these days, it puts it in reach of anyone who needs to “keep an eye” on their premises. Having researched all the different types of equipment on the market, and matched that to what ...

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A SIMPLE GUIDE: How does CCTV work?

CCTV is a feature of everyday life thanks to society’s need for increased vigilance. The equipment is also becoming highly affordable, opening up use to individuals as well as businesses. But what exactly is CCTV and is it all the same? Closed Circuit Television works on a similar principle to actual television. Cameras capture images ...

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What are the PSA 2006 12 requirements for CCTV Installation?

The PSA 2006 12 requirements for CCTV installation is a set of guidelines issued by the Private Security Authority in Ireland. The document contains the PSA licensing requirements for the installation of CCTV systems, aiming to aid the PSA’s licensing process for CCTV installers. Established in 2004, the Private Security Authority (PSA) regulates the activities ...

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Theft and burglary in Bradford

Bradford is the UK’s seventh largest city with a population of 522,452, but according to a recent YouGov survey the city ranks as the most unsafe place in the UK with 42% of respondents saying they felt unsafe in the city.

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£35 per year – CCTV owners falling foul of ICO registration risk £500,000 fine

Recent fines remind bosses not to fall foul of data protection law It’s only £35 per year, but businesses are still failing to register their CCTV systems with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and risking a hefty fine. According to a nationwide CCTV installation and servicing company, there’s no excuse for this omission, which could ...

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How dangerous is Coventry?

Coventry was recently listed as the 7th most dangerous city in Europe by WorldAtlas, an organisation that ranks global demographic and socioeconomic problems across the globe.

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Business theft in Leicester

Running a business is hard work and there's nothing worse than having that livelihood threatened or taken away from you through crime.

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2016: Is Wakefield safe?

Wakefield Central is an area right in the heart of Wakefield, which is a city in North West Yorkshire. The area is south of Leeds and east of Huddersfield. Official figures state that 723 crimes took place and were reported in the Wakefield Central part of the city in November 2016. Most of these occurred to the north-east of the centre of Wakefield.

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Gun crime in Liverpool: Why? What? Where?

Liverpool’s long history with gun crime is back in the headlines thanks to an upturn in incidents, including three murders. The return of the infamous “Triggerpool” nickname (coined in 2005-6, when Merseyside as a whole recorded 124 shootings) shows that the public perception is that Liverpool is returning to its darkest and most violent days.

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Was 2016 a good year for crime in Coventry?

Coventry isn’t just a city, it’s a metropolitan borough. Situated in the West Midlands, it is tucked into the far eastern part of the county. Its history stretches back nearly 1,000 years, back to a time when the population was far lower than the 337,000 or so people who live there today.

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Burning Bristol – Increase in arson and criminal damage in 2016

Bristol is a historic seaport but also a vibrant and fast developing city with a global reputation. Bristol was named as the best place to live in the UK (Sunday Times), in 2014, and in 2015 it was European Green Capital. Not surprisingly, this beautiful place has a tourism economy worth £2.3bn, sustaining over 27,000 jobs.

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Staying Safe in Leicester

Leicester is a university city located in the East Midlands. It is home to De Montfort University among others, and is situated out to the north-east of Birmingham, and to the west of Peterborough.

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