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Police trawl through footage from CCTV systems to find clues after suspected arson attack in Birmingham

West Midlands Police have been reviewing images caught on CCTV systems which may hold clues to a fire at a Birmingham van dealership. Fire fighters fought ten blazing vans in the forecourt of Commercial Services Van Centre, Erdington, from around 12.30pm on Christmas day. Two fire crews from Erdington and one from Ward End attended. The fire crews brought the blaze under control by 2.25pm and ...

28/12/2011
16:12

British Transport Police release footage from CCTV system as a warning to Christmas revellers

British Transport Police have released shocking images which capture the moment a drunken woman stumbled off a platform under a train. The chilling footage was released in a bid to make people more aware of the dangers of drinking too much over the festive period. CCTV systems at train stations often alert authorities to a range of crimes but luckily on this occasion other passengers were able to ...

23/12/2011
11:27

Government acts on Association of Convenience Stores call for voluntary CCTV code

The government has acted on recommendations from Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) to stop the introduction of regulations for retailers using CCTV and automatic license plate recognition. It comes after a consultation looked at introducing a regulatory code of practice to reduce the level of state surveillance under the Protection of Freedoms Act. ACS pointed out that a voluntary code of pr ...

12/12/2011
17:01

Raytec host International Partner Conference to showcase latest innovation in lighting for CCTV systems

Raytec has been showcasing VARIO as their latest innovation in illumination for CCTV systems at the International Partner Conference 2011. They described it as the most important technology development since the initial launch of RAYMAX and RAYLUX and said it redefines CCTV lighting. VARIO LED illuminators combine the latest advances in optics, remote control, electronic feedback and green te ...

06/12/2011
18:33

CCTV systems catch out £10k benefits cheat

A Gloucester man has pleaded guilty to falsely claiming £9,217 in disabled living allowance and income support whilst attending spin and boxing classes. Brent Perkins, 50, of Copperfield Close, Matson, was seen on CCTV systems going to the Virgin Active gym at Barnwood on numerous occasions. Perkins can clearly be seen walking unaided, taking part in spinning classes, carrying a child and even g ...

29/11/2011
17:42

Casino surveillance catches good Samaritans stealing from a woman after she collapsed

Casino surveillance identified three Sicilian men who rushed to a woman’s aid after she collapsed and then stole €600 from her. Little did they realise that the whole incident had been captured on casino surveillance and they were hauled before a court this week where they admitted to the crime. The woman felt unwell at the Portomaso Casino in Malta last week when the incident happened. T ...

29/11/2011
17:44

Surveillance camera captures lucky escape from exploding manhole

Footage from a surveillance camera captures the moment a couple had a lucky escape by narrowly avoiding a manhole cover which exploded. The young couple can be seen clearly outside of a strip club in Peterborough when a blast sent flames and smoke into the air and shook nearly buildings. The incident was one of two, both explosions happened within the space of three weeks on Brook Street in Peterb ...

23/11/2011
17:35

Council accused of invading privacy by installing CCTV systems into taxis

Oxford City Council has been accused of a 'staggering invasion of privacy' as it plans CCTV systems to record every conversation that takes place in taxi cabs. Their plan is for all cabs in the city to have at least one CCTV camera. The council says they are taking robust action after a number of complaints including sexual assaults and attacks on drivers. Civil liberties campaign group Big Bro ...

17/11/2011
16:17

Slaughterhouses could be forced to install CCTV systems

Ministers at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are considering whether to make it compulsory to install CCTV systems at abattoirs across England, Scotland and Wales to prevent animal abuse. According to a paper, being presented at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) board meeting next week, Defra is debating whether voluntary measures are enough. It has already encourage ...

11/11/2011
12:15

Three months on from riots BSIA says CCTV systems still crucial to community safety

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has revealed a shift in public perception of CCTV systems in their latest survey. Three months on from the riots the BSIA is reminding town planners, local authorities and community safety groups of the pivotal role played by the surveillance system in the protection of public spaces and communities. The use of surveillance systems and the latest ...