Jason

Helmet cameras

Jason
Often helmet cameras were only used where sports people wanted to record stunts or bike rides they were doing for public viewing or for their own person enjoyment. Recently CCTV for cars and bikers has become more and more popular and is proving to be very successful. There have been a number of incidents recently that have been recorded on the helmet of a bier showing what has happened during a traffic accident. This footage has often been vital in court where dangerous driving has needed to be proved. In a recent story a biker in Telford videoed a taxi... Read More »

Security on the channel tunnel

Jason
The channel tunnel is the tunnel that goes from Folkestone, Kent to Calais and then on to Paris in France. Security is also one of the utmost priorities to Eurotunnel. Just like safety, security of people and goods (customers, Eurotunnel staff, etc.) remains daily at the heart of Eurotunnel’s choices. With the recent worries about terrorism attacks, especially following the ones in France and the recent Football Euros, security have been heightened even more. Border control is very tight at the Euro tunnel and year upon year this is improved. Since 1st July, some 37 km of 4 metres high... Read More »

Security concerns with leaving the EU

Jason
Everyone is talking about the EU referendum that is fast approaching and the affect this could have on the safety of the UK. During this time, the UK will get to vote on if we should remain in or leave the European Union. There has been much debate over this recently and even political members are disagreeing within their own parties. The Prime mister, David Cameron, has stated his concerns around the security and safety of Britain, should we chose to leave the EU, but much of the opposition are stating that this is just a scaremongering tactic and that... Read More »

Car CCTV

Jason
Car CCTV is a relatively new concept where a driver installs a camera in their vehicle and records their and other road users driving. Some people have quested the use of them, calling them an invasion of privacy whilst others have welcomed the opportunity to record instants that occur on the road. CCTV cameras can be useful in a number of instances to help prove innocents or to show criminal or hazardous behaviour of others. For instance, CCTV cameras have been used in court to prove that someone did not drive in excess of the speed limit or to show... Read More »

2 way CCTV cameras

Jason
CCTV cameras are becoming increasingly popular in the home. Previously CCTV was often only found in business premises or homes that had a lot of highly valuable equipment or furnishings. Now a day’s more and more people are turning to CCTV to secure their homes. IP cameras run off your internet connection and allow you to watch live footage of your house. They often are able to record and even alert / email you with footage or any disturbances in and around your home making it possibly to catch a thief in the act. 2 way CCTV cameras allow you... Read More »