Body worn cameras are an increasingly common sight on British streets. These devices have multiple applications, many of which will be of interest to business owners. To understand their relevance, it’s useful to look at the reasons why they were introduced and how use of body worn cameras has changed over time.
Body worn cameras have been in use in the UK, within both the police and private sector, for over 15 years. Initially, they were mostly used by police officers on the beat, although later on and after their benefits became clear, their use became more widespread among private security firms, and frontline staff working in shops, nightclubs, schools, and hospitals.
Body worn cameras have multiple security functions in both the public and the private sector – not just the police. In this article, we explore the purpose of body-worn cameras and explain how they help improve security in business premises and on the streets.
For many employees in public-facing roles, including security work and caregiving, the thought of working alone can be daunting. Without the support of colleagues, it can be easy to feel isolated and alone. However, with the right planning and communication, business managers and supervisors can put their employee's minds at ease and help them to feel comfortable working independently.
In scenarios where instant, group voice communication is required, nothing beats push-to-talk. Whether you are a security officer keeping in touch during an incident, or a retail assistant coordinating with a busy stock room, push-to-talk ensures you’re only a button press away from contact. There is an unparalleled selection of devices that offer push-to-talk communication.
Providing a secure environment is essential in every school to support effective learning and keep staff and pupils from harm. In recent years, the topic of how to improve school security systems has become a central issue due to rising crime statistics.
As the world becomes increasingly connected, businesses must be aware of the evolving threats to their physical and online security. Traditional security measures, such as locks and alarms, are no longer enough to deter sophisticated criminals. Instead, businesses should take a holistic approach to security, incorporating biometric authentication, perimeter intrusion detection, and body worn cameras into their security protocols.
Retail premises being open to the public creates security risks to staff and customers. According to the British Retail Consortium, retail crime was up by 7% in 2020. To protect themselves and their customers against these incidents, many retailers are considering new strategies for deterring and preventing crime.
CCTV has been widely adopted in many sectors as a practical, effective, and cost-efficient security solution. CCTV cameras are not only a practical part of security systems in warehouses or commercial facilities, however, but also in educational venues. In this article we discuss the advantages of CCTV in schools.
The measures taken to ensure school premises are safe are never set in stone, and since threats and challenges evolve, so must the response that educational institutions provide.
In schools and colleges, student welfare is of the utmost importance. While emergencies are, thankfully, rare, it is vital that staff can act quickly to protect young people, and occasionally other staff members, from harm. In some scenarios, such as an intruder accessing the premises, a full lockdown may be warranted; in others - for example, a fire - immediate evacuation is essential. In these situations, staff need to be able to communicate quickly and clearly, with each other or site security.
Security in education is a complex issue, with priority often given to physical security systems that aim to prevent intruders from accessing school premises, such as fences, gates, access controls, and CCTV.