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Back in the day, it was not unknown for people to leave their houses, cars etc unlocked. Today, however, the thought of leaving anything unsecured or alarmed seems almost like a figment of an over active imagination. To some extent ...
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The budget for security at London 2012 is £2bn and rising. Despite this, it seems that we might not be safe if we venture into the capital to attend the Olympic games. According to Defence Secretary Philip Hammond there is even the chance that ground-to-...
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There will always be long – and very often, heated – debates about the choice between manned guarding and electronic alternatives. Indeed, going deeper, the issue could be described as computer versus human. If you can think back to the days of Deep...
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There can be no doubt that in today’s society, CCTV surveillance is something we not only expect but, to a certain point, we have almost come to accept too. According to the Daily Mail, there is one CCTV camera for every 32 people in Britain. That’s u...
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Biometrics has always been an emotive subject for some people, but a story recently brought the topic into sharp contrast. Mountain Ash Comprehensive school in Wales has been running a scheme where children have been paying for their school meals using fi...
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