Posts Tagged ‘Local government’
Socitm and Intel Security partner on Cyber Guide for local government
Intel Security and Socitm are announcing a new partnership on the Socitm Cyber Guide, which provides research, guidance and content on the cyber security issues impacting the public sector.
Read MoreInnovation in public space still possible despite tighter budgets says QSG
Austerity measures grip authorities and public services, but Ian Moore, Sector Lead of Public Space for QSG, says this doesn’t spell the end of innovation.
Read MoreGovernment wants CCTV cameras used solely for crime-fighting
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles wants to see CCTV cameras being used for catching criminals and preventing crime, rather than raising money for councils.
Read MoreResearch shows Pubwatch schemes key to combatting alcohol-related crime
National Pubwatch claims pubs across the UK can continue to make big strides in tackling crime and disorder by working closely with the police and local authorities.
Read MoreCCTV cameras commended in Government Business Awards for solving crimes in Wandsworth
The CCTV surveillance and monitoring team at Wandsworth Borough Council has been highly commended in a national competition for “helping to solve serious crime”.
Read MoreLGA takes positive view of Home Secretary’s announcement on RIPA surveillance
Although the UK government insists it is clamping down on the use of covert surveillance by councils, the Local Government Association has welcomed the announcement by the Home Secretary that councils will continue to be able to use covert surveillance under the guidance of RIPA, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act.
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