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Mar2016
Video-based fire detection in seconds not minutes
Bosch Security Systems has introduced a new video-based solution which uses camera-based analytics for early fire detection in challenging environments.
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Mar2016
Biometrics – The Future
There have been significant advances in biometric technology with recent reports valuing the global security biometrics market at over AUD$16 billion. Smart phones and tablets are just a small part of sector growth however government purchases still lead the way.
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Mar2016
Over 100 in Attendance - Our Biggest Event Yet!
This morning members, guests and our sponsors attended a world class breakfast event featuring two leaders in the complex field of terrorism. Our speakers were Dr David Wright-Neville and Mr Adam Fitzpatrick. They provided theoretical and practical perspectives on this important area for security leaders.
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Mar2016
CCTV Guidelines for Public Places
The CCTV Guidelines for Public Places was developed through the Office of the Victorian Ombudsman in 2012. It applies to all public sector bodies in Victoria including those secured through the private security sector.
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Mar2016
Security Strategies for Terrorism
Consultant and author Michael Minieri outlines some basic but critical considerations to think about when establishing an effective security plan against terrorism for any type of facility.
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Mar2016
Technology - The Future of Policing?
Recent research confirms that effective operational policing includes use of field officer supportive technology. A study through the University of Cambridge disclosed the deployment of body cameras by police led to an 87 percent drop in violence against officers.
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Feb2016
ASIS 7th Middle East Conference Report
Our Chair Dr Tony Zalewski and Mr Paul McDonald recently travelled to Dubai to attend the ASIS 7th Middle East Conference and Exhibition. The conference was conducted under the Patronage of His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and General Security, Dubai, UAE.
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Feb2016
Parole and Sentencing: Research Report
The Parole and Sentencing Report considers how Victoria's courts’ use of non-parole periods changed between 2010–11 and 2014–15 and the factors that influenced the length of non-parole periods imposed by the courts during this period. The report shows Victoria's courts are increasingly adding community correction orders to prison sentences rather than setting a non-parole period.
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Feb2016
Terrorism Bill Has Concerns According to Law Council of Australia
The Law Council of Australia welcomes the Committee Report on the Counter= Terrorism Bill however they caution there are issues that need to be carefully addressed by Parliament.
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Feb2016
Productivity Report on Justice
The Productivity Commission recently published its 21st annual Report on Government Services. This report provides a national picture on government spending and service delivery across a number of portfolios including justice.
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