Access Control News

Workplace biometric scanners can successfully scan through dirt and grease

January 25, 2012

A probe is being launched into a raid at a scrap dealer in Irvine. The men forced their way into the Hawthorn Scrap Metal Dealers in Sloan Avenue at about 12:50 on Monday (January 23, 2012). Det Insp Colin Drummond, from Strathclyde Police, appealed for information and said: “I would appeal to anyone who was […]

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Access scanner can be wired directly into fire alarm system at commercial buildings

January 19, 2012

A man has died as a result of a fire breaking out at a farmhouse in Glenalmond. The emergency services were summoned to the two-storey detached property near Glenalmond at about 17:35 last week. Tayside Fire and Rescue said firefighters wearing breathing apparatus went into the house but the man, who was said to be […]

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Office management system provides individualised bar coded passes for visitors

January 12, 2012

Thousands of pounds worth of stolen goods were recovered from addresses in the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh on Wednesday. Three people have been arrested and charged following the police raids, which unearthed items ranging from an Audi A6 car to treasured possessions of jewellery. Also, a 20-year-old man will soon appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court […]

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Companies can restrict certain areas at their sites using time constraints

January 03, 2012

This week it was revealed many radical measures have been contemplated including shutting down the national police college at Tulliallan. The suggestion to close the college, which trains Scotland’s police officers, was put forward by the Scottish Police Services Authority. One insider said: “One idea was to temporarily close the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan […]

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Full height turnstiles meet all business security and control requirements

December 20, 2011

A 25-year-old was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to a serious leg injury after allegedly trying to rob a premises in Tranent. The incident took place at 15:45 hours on Sunday (December 18, 2011) in Brickworks Road. A spokesman for Lothian and Borders Police confirmed that a warrant had been issued for the […]

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Employees are both warm and safe with heating and security management system

December 08, 2011

Almost 280,000 Scottish households are eligible for help with fuel bills, but many are unaware of this help claims a survey that was released last week. An organisation which provides advice to low-income families, the Home Heat Helpline says 44,000 households in Glasgow alone – or 15% of the population – could get help with their bills. […]

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Powerful computer controlled security infrastructure for office buildings

December 01, 2011

Two tractors and a trailer were stolen from a riding school late over the weekend. The vehicles were taken from Houston Mains Farm Riding School, Uphall, sometime between 11pm on Sunday night (November 27) and 6am on Monday (November 28). The equipment appears to have been driven from the west side of the farm, through […]

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Building security includes link to a sensor that detects when a door opens

November 17, 2011

Police have conducted mass raids across the Lothian and Borders area and seized cash, drugs and illicit goods. It is one of the largest operations ever undertaken by this force within its boundaries. “The months of planning for the enforcement phase have paid off throughout the past few days, and we are delighted with the […]

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PC fingerprint scanner ensures office files remain secure

November 16, 2011

The former head of the UK border force Brodie Clark was suspended after claims he relaxed passport checks at UK borders too much. It was said Mr Clark had dropped fingerprint checks without telling ministers. The 2007 guidance does allow border staff to forgo checks on EEA passengers against the warnings index of terrorists and […]

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Integrated barriers give full jurisdiction over movement around a site

November 08, 2011

The Scottish Criminal Justice Survey interviewed thousands of people to find out how many had been victims of crime. It found wider public perception of the issue continues to improve and also asked what their view was of policing and punishment. Commenting on the good news, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said: “Scotland is becoming safer. […]

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