Firestopping. Firestopping best practice should always be followed from the start of any building design and its construction, as explained here in our nine-step guide to firestopping in new buildings ...

The prices of all extinguishers vary widely according to supplier, so purchasers are advised to shop around. The future cost of servicing will also need to be taken into consideration. Some firms ...

An early advocate for police usage of BWCs was former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, who stated “Two big advantages [of BWCs]; one is that it produces the best possible ...

A tech writer specialising in cybersecurity, working with Redscan on this and a number of other GDPR, MDR, and ethical hacking projects. They are one of the most effective methods for protecting ...

A smoke detector is an electronic fire-protection device that automatically senses the presence of smoke, as a key indication of fire, and sounds a warning to building occupants. Commercial and ...

Download IFSEC Global’s 2022 trend report on physical access control, covering the current technology and credentials in use, upgrade plans and challenges, and future trends ahead. Get an ...

In conjunction with the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), we examine some of the key aspects of fire-resistant glazing. Fire-resistant glazing can be used to ensure that – along with other elements ...

Simon gained a degree in Physics and Electronics; always immersed in a technical career. Elected a Director of the Association of Security Consultants for 12 years, he is also a member of the ...

In the US, popular department store chain, Macy’s, also uses facial recognition to track customers, ‘without their knowledge’ according to digital rights company Fight for the Future. Fight for the ...

The Firechief team explains why there are increasing concerns over lithium battery fires from items such as e-scooters, and advises on what to use if an incident were to occur. Historically, the focus ...

How has AI in security developed? Over the last few decades, the most common application for AI has been video surveillance. Video Analytic (VA) applications, for example, have been detecting ...

A ‘residential unit’ is defined as a ‘dwelling’ or any other ‘unit of living accommodation’, and so has wide meaning. The concept of ‘dwelling’ as applies under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (LTA) ...