Surveillance Camera Commissioner puts trust at centre of campaign to block Chinese cameras
Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner, Fraser Sampson, is putting trust at the centre of his warning about Chinese camera makers
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Apr 14, 20224 min read
Where does CCTV sit within London counter-terrorism?
Lord Harris's review of London counter-terrorism has a lot to say about CCTV. We digest the main points in this 2 minute read.
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Writing contract tender specifications and how to avoid the pitfalls
Tips for writing contract tender specifications from a panel of experts, organised by the CCTV User Group.
Mar 15, 20224 min read
Concerns about how police process CCTV images for the courts
A recent NPCC conference on CCTV raised concerns for us around how police are being asked to package and present video evidence to courts.
Feb 15, 20228 min read
UPDATED: How to talk cyber - IT security for public space surveillance systems
The merger of CCTV and IT brought considerable benefits but also new threats. Join us for our webinar on cybersecurity to learn more.
Feb 4, 20227 min read
Lords express regret at lack of guidance in Surveillance Camera Code of Practice
House of Lords complain about lack of protections for civil liberties in Government strategy for CCTV
Dec 15, 20214 min read
CCTV User Group calls on government to remind local authorities of traffic camera responsibilities
We've written to Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner to warn against use of non-compliant CCTV for traffic regulation enforcement
Dec 6, 20213 min read
A warm welcome to Dawn Holmes who joins the CCTV User Group as Non-Executive Director
The CCTV User Group is delighted to announce that Dawn Holmes MSc, CSyP, CPP, CISSP has agreed to join us as a Non-Executive Director
Nov 29, 20212 min read
British Standard BS7958 and the CCTV Code of Practice and why you should consider obtaining them
Our Snapshot Webinar on BS7958 and the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice was well attended, proof that our industry cares about standards
Nov 22, 20212 min read
Stuart Hobson scores accreditation success for Cheshire East control room
CCTV User Group member Stuart Hobson has achieved accreditation to BS7958 for CCTV control room management for Cheshire East Council.
Nov 15, 20212 min read
The CCTV User Group welcomes Oliver Martin as new Honorary Chairman
Oliver Martin has agreed to assume the role and responsibilities of Honorary Chairman of the CCTV User Group
Oct 26, 20218 min read
An essential introduction to cloud CCTV
CCTV is moving into the cloud. We look at some of the features and benefits of cloud storage and processing with CCTV specialist Synectics.
Oct 19, 20214 min read
What are the implications for LAs and police from £100K domestic CCTV court case?
A court case over Ring doorbell cameras, resulting in an award of £100k in damages, has big implications for police and local authorities.
Sep 21, 20214 min read
CCTV User Group calls on Home Secretary to strengthen Surveillance Camera Code of Practice
Image by Gerhard G. from Pixabay with modifications The CCTV User Group has called on the Home Secretary to strengthen the Surveillance...
Aug 3, 20213 min read
The Monitoring Control Room – Overhead or Asset?
One example of how Bradford Municipal District Council CCTV Manager (Phil Homes) is setting a good example with Bold Communications
Jun 8, 20213 min read
How to apply for round 3 of Safer Streets Fund which focuses on violence against women and girls
The Government has previously pledged more than £18 million in Safer Streets funding to 40 areas of England and Wales in a bid to make...
Jun 2, 20216 min read
Dodging the axe: how to protect your CCTV service in the age of austerity
We had a very successful CCTV Question Time session last week with about 25 members of the CCTV User Group, and we wanted to share some...
Apr 21, 20212 min read
BSCC warns against blanket requirement for CCTV in taxis
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner warns local authorities against blanket requirement for CCTV in taxis
Mar 11, 20212 min read
CCTV User Group welcomes Fraser Sampson as new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner
The CCTV User Group welcomes the appointment of Fraser Sampson as the new independent Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSCC)
Jan 11, 20213 min read
Where's my replacement, asks former Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter
The former commissioner in charge of overseeing the regulation of CCTV and public surveillance has warned the government against leaving...
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