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2-3 DECEMBER 2015 / OLYMPIA LONDON Academic Contributions to Border Security An Interview with Dr Hugo Rosemont, Centre for Defence Studies, King’s College London

Dr Hugo Rosemont, Centre for Defence Studies, King’s College London Q: Hugo, can you start by telling us something about your role and your background?

A: My current role is Assistant Director of the Centre for Defence Studies (CDS) which is a research centre within the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London. I’m involved in national security policy research and analysis as well as supporting the development of students at King’s.

I joined the Department in a formal capacity in January having completed a PhD with the Department on the role of the private sector in UK counterterrorism strategy since 9/11. Prior to that, I was a policy adviser to the ADS Group between 2008 and 2012, and before that I worked as a security executive for London’s 2012 Olympic bid.

Q: And what’s the nature of your involvement with Transport Security Expo?

Q: What do you think are the key issues for UK border security at the moment?

A: My involvement is with the Future Border Briefing Theatre which Transport Security Expo is establishing for the first time this year. I’ll be delivering a presentation entitled Academic Contributions to Border Security which will focus on how academia can work with both Government and industry in assessing and implementing border security in the UK and overseas.

A: I think there are a couple of important points to take into account, starting with the geo-political aspects of the challenge arising from the way the world is at present and also the integration of the global economy. It’s a fact that many migrants wanting to move to the EU are taking extreme measures to do so. In other words, efforts to control the borders are taking place within a difficult context.

Two key headline points I’ll be making are firstly that academia has a great deal to offer from a technological perspective. Industry obviously has its own R&D facilities but it’s important not to underplay the contribution that academia’s scientific and technical experts can make. Secondly, there is a valuable contribution to be made by the social sciences. Academics have a role to play as an independent voice able to scrutinise and offer lessons learnt from previous border security programmes that have either worked well or not so well. In the latter case, the aim is not to point the finger of blame but to engage in a constructive way in order to help develop the most effective border security approaches.

We also need to think about the EU’s approach to this issue. The UK is currently a member of the EU and the Government is now contributing to European efforts to address the crisis in the Mediterranean. Although we’re not part of the Schengen area, we are obviously still affected by a Europe-wide issue that highlights the fact that we are not immune to what happens beyond our immediate borders.

It’s important to remember that responding to the challenge is not just about the technical aspects or about individual solutions; we need to take account of the wider strategic issues. What are the drivers making people want to come to Europe? These are not easy issues to resolve.

The emphasis of my work now is on looking at national security in the round. So in addition to considering the defence aspects of security, I’m also looking at non-military security issues such as transport security, border security, intelligence and counterradicalisation. By adopting a very broad perspective of what national security is about, we find that CDS is able to provide additional ideas to Government on some of the challenges they face.

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2-3 DECEMBER 2015 / OLYMPIA LONDON It’s also important to stress the significance of the interface between the different actors responsible for realising aviation security. So, the police, the intelligence agencies and the Government itself all have a clear role in setting and implementing the policy for aviation security.

But the airlines and the airports themselves are all private companies that are responsible for implementing certain measures in different countries. This puts a high premium on a strong working relationship between the public and private sectors, which is very different to traditional defence.

Q: How do you think Transport Security Expo can highlight what the UK has to offer in relation to border security?

A: One of the things the UK has to offer in this area is the fact that it has a systems approach to border security.

The UK’s counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST, has many border security aspects within it but it also incorporates a full range of integrated solutions.

The UK has a good reputation for co-ordinating across Government – from military approaches such as maintaining the integrity of UK airspace to the systems used at a civilian level, including screening technologies found at ports. The UK also has expertise in biometric techniques, e-passport gates and other more discreet capabilities such as the detection of radiological material at the borders.

But on top of all the individual technologies, the UK has the expertise, the doctrine, of pulling them all together in a comprehensive way that is going to be attractive to some of the international delegations that will be attending Transport Security Expo and looking to address some very difficult issues.

Q: How does that relate to the specific sectors covered

by Transport Security Expo, such as aviation?

In the recent history of international terrorism, the aviation system has been a high profile target because of its symbolic value and because it’s at the heart of our globalised economy. Within the UK, we have a long record of responding to a range of ever evolving threats. Aviation security is events-driven, so the authorities and others are always trying to get ahead of the next potential risk.

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Q: What about our sea ports?

A: My doctoral research covered the UK’s electronic borders programme (‘e-Borders’) which is relevant here because it is utilised at the point at which individuals are entering the country. There is a complex interplay between the physical measures you get at the ports themselves, the work of the border officials, often supported by private sector security companies, and some of the IT systems and supporting technologies that come off the back of that, such as the systems in place to cross-check data against watch lists. Sea ports are potentially as significant as airports in this respect.

The UK has had a long-standing principle regarding border security at all ports and that is the notion of ‘exporting the border’. In other words, to what extent can some of the systems and checks go further upstream, perhaps to UK embassies and consulates overseas, or by working with partners? One example would be the arrangements that have been worked out between the UK and France around Eurostar.

So the point is that we shouldn’t think about sea ports, or airports, in isolation. They may well be the point at which the last checks are made but we need to keep thinking about security in the round.

importance of the cooperation the Government must foster with the airlines, the airports and also the rail companies - Eurostar in particular. Whilst the e-Borders programme experienced some difficulties, its successor still remains a key way in which the UK Government and the authorities can provide checks on passengers and travellers entering the country.

One of the lessons from the case study is that whilst a huge amount of work was being done with the airlines internationally around advance checking of passenger details, Eurostar, and the ferries for that matter, hadn’t been looked at in quite the same way - the timescales for implementation were further behind. It’s probably true that the rail aspect has sometimes been treated as a secondary issue.

But we need to ensure that we have a joined-up approach to UK border security that covers all forms of transport. Achieving that, as I’ll be stressing in my presentation, depends on co-operation between Government, industry and academia.

For more information on the rolling programme of half-hour presentations delivered by some of the leading experts on border security in the Transport Security Expo brand new Future Borders Theatre visit the website: www.transec.com/sectors/border-security/

Q: Finally, picking up on the Channel Tunnel issue, what about rail security?

A: The e-borders case study which I’ll refer to in my talk at the Expo is an interesting example of the

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Transport Security Expo to address full range of threats to global maritime security

With 90% of the world’s trade being carried by sea, maritime security is a paramount issue.

According to a recent report from NYA International, at least 53 seafarers have already been taken hostage this year in piracy attacks off the coast of West Africa; conflicts in North Africa have spilled into the Mediterranean with a guided missile attack on an Egyptian Coastguard vessel and statesponsored actions against merchant shipping; and criminal boarding or 'armed robbery against ships' remains a serious risk facing mariners and their ships in Southern and Southeast Asia.

By offering access to many of the leading suppliers within the maritime security sector as well as the opportunity to attend expert-led conference presentations and live demonstrations, Transport Security Expo has been designed to help meet the needs of all those security professionals trying to deal with the complexity and the diversity of the problems facing the maritime industry.

Just how complex and diverse those needs are is illustrated by the comments of some of those who will be participating in the Expo. As Steven Roberts, Managing Director of Regal Maritime Solutions said in a recent interview: “Generally our clients are as diverse as the areas that we operate in. Our largest clients are commercial ship owners, charterers, managers and in some cases, insurers.

However the company does have a developing client base with cruise ship operators, pleasure vessels and fishing fleets. We also deploy teams to protect offshore oil & gas platforms.

In addition we provide security for vessels that are moored in a port for a prolonged period of time in a wide variety of situations.”

In the words of Dr Hugo Rosemont of the Centre for Defence Studies, King’s College London, who will be giving a presentation in the Expo’s Future Border Briefing Theatre: “There is a complex interplay between the physical measures you get at the ports themselves, the work of the border officials, often supported by private sector security companies, and some of the IT systems and supporting technologies that come off the back of that, such as the systems in place to cross-check data against watch lists. Sea ports are potentially as significant as airports in this respect.”

Just as in every other industry of course, internetbased technologies create both opportunities and risks for the maritime industry. Exhibiting company GMP Marine provides cloud-based, integrated software to help with the administrative tasks of private marine security companies. As Kevin Maddison, Managing Director of GMP Marine, explains: .....

“The companies we work with are very fragmented with some parts of the business acting independently; so much so that the information being stored can be difficult to trace and share. Our integrated system brings all of that information together into a single system, enabling all the team members within the company to access only the information related to their role.”

Also exhibiting will be Templar Executives whose CEO, Andrew Fitzmaurice, says: “We have already done some work in the maritime sector and we know there is a potential cyber security threat there. The principles of cyber security are sector-agnostic and we see Transport Security Expo as a good opportunity to promote what we can do for the transport sector even if they don’t think they’re a target yet.”

Critical to maritime security, however, is not just the design of the latest products or the sophistication of the latest technologies but the ability to bring them together to create a cohesive solution. As Admiral Lord West, a member of the Transport Security Expo Advisory Board, has said: “One of the things I’ve been calling for … is a more holistic, joinedup approach, and at Transport Security Expo this year there will be features that bring technologies and products from a lot of different companies together to show how when you take a composite view, you can make transport systems much safer for the travelling public and make the actual assets themselves more secure.”

Working collaboratively is a theme that is reinforced by Martin Clark, Head of Security at Associated British Ports, who will also be giving a conference presentation at Transport Security Expo. “It’s vitally important that I engage not just with the regulators but also with other industry stakeholders and with experts from across the security spectrum. In my experience, the best place to do that is at events like Transport Security Expo.”

Peter Jones, CEO of Nineteen Events, the organisers of Transport Security Expo, commented: “From demonstrations of the most advanced technologies to free-to-attend presentations from some of the world’s most respected experts, Transport Security Expo has to be an essential date in the diary for anyone involved in any aspect of maritime security.”

In addition to Maritime Security, Transport Security Expo will also be covering • Aviation Security, • Rail Security, • Major Events Transport Security, • Secure Transportation • & Border Security.

The Senior Management team of the Security Industry E Magazine recently announced, Visor Systems as the deserving recipients of the Vehicle Inspection Technology Specialist of the Year Award for 2015. The Award recognises the advancements that the Lancashire-based company has made in the sector as well as the various applications that the Visor Systems product range can provide a valuable aid in the ever-changing field of global security.

Vehicle Inspection Technology Specialist of the Year Award for 2015

The VISOR Under Vehicle Inspection System (UVIS) was originally developed to meet the need for a fully portable electronic UVIS. Since then, the company has developed versionss for trucks, buses, cars vans and trains: there are versions for temporary and permanent sites.

There are many reasons why it is important to inspect the undersides of vehicles. Those reasons are directly related to the need to ensure the security of:

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Critical infrastructure, Major events, International border crossings, Government facilities, Major corporations etc

On receiving the Vehicle Inspection Technology Specialist of the Year Award, Visor Systems Managing Director, Bill Halkett commented: “We are delighted to have received the Security Industry E Magazine award as recognition for the contribution made by every one of Visor Systems’ staff, from the shop floor, to the design team and engineers.”

“Our success as a company over the past twelve months is a team effort. Our team designs and builds the innovative solutions which provide the security arena with products that it can rely on for a flawless solution time and time again.”

In an environment where terrorists and smugglers are very creative in their selection of hiding places for people, weapons, explosives, drugs and other threats; perimeter security systems which do not include UVIS as a part of the process are incomplete.

Many checkpoints and security gates mistakenly still use the traditional mirror or camera on a pole. These devices miss the important central region – ‘the hidden area’ - of the underside which intelligence sources advise is used to import threats – people, weapons, drugs etc – into secure or protected facilities.

By deploying VISOR, security operators have a high quality, flexible security tool which enhances the performance of all vehicle checkpoint operations.

The VISOR UVIS solution is cost effective, does not compromise on performance and includes features such as:

• Single, complete searchable colour image • Multiple angled cameras ensure excellent images • High quality images • 16x zoom • Image comparison • Archive and retrieval functions • Intuitive user interface • Easy to deploy and use • Fast operation • Robust, all weather construction VISOR UVIS models are available for all types of wheeled vehicles:

• VISOR-P or VISOR-S for trucks, buses, cars, vans etc • VISOR-C for cars and light vans • VISOR R for trains and rail vehicles

All VISOR UVIS models have been designed to be easy to deploy and use.

For example, the portable VISOR-P shown is as simple as it looks. There are only three items – the Camera Unit, the Control Unit in its moulded plastic case and the interconnecting cable; simply put the Camera unit in the roadway, connect it to the Control Unit, apply power and it’s operational.

About one second after a vehicle has passed over the Camera Unit, the VISOR operator is presented with a fully searchable high quality colour image of the complete undercarriage.

VISOR’s high quality digital colour cameras ensure that the composite undercarriage image is clear and detailed. Because we use several cameras, and the cameras are angled, operators can ‘see around’ objects to find threat items. Difficult to see objects become visible by using the image interrogation tools integrated into VISOR. VISOR’s proprietary software stitches the images from each camera into a single composite of the underside – about one second - keeping all of the image detail. The intuitive user interface allows operators to

• Review each underside image in detail.

• Zoom into any part of the image – without loss of image quality.

• Compare two images of the same vehicle.

• Check vehicle license plate.

• Archive and retrieve records.

• Incorporate denied list vehicles into the database.

These zoom images show the level of detail and some of the items which have been found using VISOR systems. The angled cameras ensure that objects such as the handgun and canister, which were both hidden to vertical view, can be seen.

For more details contact: Visor Systems Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 125 746 4000 Email: enquiries@visor-systems.com Website: www.visor-systems.com

Luminite Electronics to launch two new products at Transec 2015 A UK-based company with 30 years experience in the design and manufacture of PIR detectors, controls and associated products, Luminite Electronics Ltd specialise in Passive Infra Red (PIR) detectors for use within the CCTV industry.

Designed and manufactured in the company's London factory, Iluminite also specialise in PIR's for the energy management market with many new products in the pipeline.

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Wireless PIR systems for CCTV and lighting Wired PIR systems for CCTV and lighting EasySwitch Wireless Automation, Detection and HAVC Control OCULi Wireless PIR camera

Showcasing at Transec 2015 Genesis 1 Wireless BS8418 Compliant PIR CCTV Control System The Genesis range of wireless passive infra red detectors and accessories are designed to meet the most demanding requirements of the CCTV market, whilst the versatile units comfortably surpass the requirements of the BS8418 standard.

The system ensure secure radio transmissions using secure encrypted rolling codes. Each detector also calls in regularly to inform the system that it is still operational. Up to 64 wireless PIRs can be placed on each system and a total of 32 systems can be used in the same vicinity.

The Genesis 1 Wireless system operates up to 2km of its line of sight. However, repeaters can be used to extend the unit's reach to distances of up to 10km; simple mastheads that can be set to become repeaters by a single switch change.

The Genesis 1 offers sharp and responsive detection.

Using powerful micro control, the system also provides a high degree of immunity to nuisance alarms caused by foliage, flags, loose polyethylene sheeting etc.

For more details about Luminite Electronics' Genesis and OCULi systems, please visit the company's stand, at The Transport Security Expo which takes place at Olympia London over 2nd - 3rd December 2015.

The Genesis 2 range of components combine to create the perfect wireless CCTV activation system using stylish concept designs utilising high performance optical Black Mirrors, whilst ultimate white light rejection and special quad element pyro sensors ensure greater false alarm immunity.

Genesis 2 incorporates the same fantastic features as the Genesis 1 except for a few added advantages: • An adaptive focal distance of the mirror – ensures the target remains the same size regardless of distance whilst also enabling accurate detection over the full area coverage.

• The new angle is covert and cannot be ascertained by simply observing the unit.

• Genesis 2 is less prone to unauthorised adjustment and features no external movable parts.

• The Genesis 2's new, easy access LED display is simple to set up and test.

• Genesis 2 also features two range types – adjusted from full distance to shorter distances if required. Internal adjustment also allows full left to right positioning of the mirror.

The Genesis 2 is enclosed in an aesthetically pleasing silver colour with a white window and has a battery life of 2 years using alkaline or lithium batteries similar to the first model – maintaining optimum performance.

Luminite Electronics' latest offering, the OCULi Wireless PIR Camera is a industry-leading, state-of-the-art battery powered motion sensor which features an integrated camera and infra red or white light illuminator.

The system allows for rapid video verification of an alarm event using mobile phone 3G technology networks. Users are required to simply sign up to SIM usage on a rolling monthly contract and they are ready to go!

OCULi is quick and easy to install and requires no further equipment to be purchased.

Images are streamed over the 3G network with exceptional speed and quality of delivery. The unit features unrivalled night-time clarity through powerful LED lighting and, during day-light, the PIR camera captures superior VGA colour video with two-way communication and sounder ability.

Connection time using roaming SIMs is fast and non networkspecific resulting in the strongest signal always being found.

All data is then stored on a secure cloud server until deleted by the user.

OCULi also uses quad pyro technology similar to that championed by the Genesis systems and boasts full tamper protection including anti-masking and enclosure tamper alarms.

OCULi can also be programmed to integrate with Luminite's Genesis and EasySwitch receivers.

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Cash for Innovation R&D tax credits are a government incentive scheme, which encourage companies to carry out self-funded development projects. These companies are then able to claim a proportion of the costs that they have incurred in developing new products, services and processes.

Breakthrough Funding are champions of this incentive and have branded R&D tax credits as 'Cash for innovators' – a more fitting title which has been warmly received by the companies that they help.

With a Head Office in Kent, near the International Rail Terminal at Ashford; the Breakthrough Funding initiative helps all SME’s involved in innovative work within the UK, but normally they have to be a limited company. The organisation aim to make the whole process as quick and painless as possible as Breakthrough Funding's team of advisors know just how time consuming it is to run a business so they do everything they can to help them get money back as quickly as possible.

“We specialise in helping security and hi-tech companies get government cash for the development work they undertake. The scheme is called Research and Development Tax Credits but we prefer to call it 'Cash for innovators',” explained Breakthrough Funding's Operations Manager, Christie Ellis.

“Our role within the security sector is to ensure that all businesses entitled to claim this money get what they’re entitled to (at the last count HMRC estimated that 95% of eligible companies hadn’t claimed),” Christie continued. “With all the innovation going on at present in the sector, we think it’s important that it’s supported and nurtured with this extra cash. Getting 25% back of what you’ve spent on development can make a huge difference.”

Following a quick initial qualifying conversation, Breakthrough Funding's advisors can tell if the company is likely to qualify or not. Candidates have to be solving a problem in the sector and coming up with new developments that their competitors would steal if they could!

“If this is the case, then organisations should get in touch with Breakthrough Funding. The average cash back is £46,000 so it’s definitely worth it,” Christie added.

Discussing how 'Cash for innovation' has successfully helped current UK SMEs, Christie went on to say: “We have never had a claim turned down and we’ve completed hundreds, so I guess that’s a pretty good start.”

Cash for innovation is revolutionising the security sector. “We’ve recently completed an R&D claim for one of our clients who had developed an amazing security system designed to safeguard against employees who are rogue trading,” Christie explained.

Another has included a client who has designed a new and innovative tracking system for emergency services at large outdoor festivals where wi-fi and 3G/4G is virtually non-existent.”

“Only this month we have secured a cash return of nearly £500k for a smallish company. You can imagine how that has transformed their business.

But it’s important to mention that we are keen to help all types of security companies and the scale of the cash back is dependent on staff salaries, subcontractor bills and material costs.”

“If you are doing anything new and different in the sector, and you’ve spent time and money getting it to market, you should be talking to us. You have nothing to lose and only government cash to gain,”

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Cherry Parts Ltd originally began in 1971 as Cherry Engineering Company, a small subcontract engineering company manufacturing silver plated copper seals for Co2 charges and sub-contract engineering for specialist applications in the power generation industry. As the seals business grew, Cherry Engineering Company's product range did too; specialising in original equipment parts supplied to fire extinguisher manufacturers.

In 1991, current Managing Director, Peter Forster set up Cherry Parts Ltd as a sister company to Cherry Engineering Company, which was his father's company, to supply a small range of service items and spare parts to the fire extinguisher service industry.

In the early days, the main products were wall brackets, safety pins and plastic tamper seals. The business has grown over the years, as has the product range and today Cherry Parts are one of the top names in the fire protection trade supplying everything from service parts to tools, cabinets and stands for fire extinguishers right through to specialist equipment such as ultrasonic liquid level detection equipment to the fire trade, facilities management companies, shipping and offshore platforms.

Advancement of fire protection equipment.

Customers who purchases from Cherry Parts benefit from specialist knowledge, service and the fast turnaround of orders thanks to the vast quantities of stocks that the company carries.

Advancements in technology and knowledge base, has seen Cherry Parts become a leading name in custom printed security and tamper evident seals, which are manufactured in the UK so can usually be supplied within a few days of approval of artwork, even in small quantities.

The company has many years of experience in the trade with all relevant staff actually qualified to do the jobs our customers do so we understand their needs. Peter Forster, the Managing Director was one of the early members of the trade organisation the British Fire Consortium and he served on their council for 10 years until he no longer had the time to continue although Cherry Parts Ltd is still an active member. The company are also members of two other trade organisations thus ensuring that they are always up-to-date with changes in standards and legislation.

Today, Cherry Parts main market is the fire extinguisher service industry with shipping and offshore custom also being very important.

Appearing at Transport Security Expo 2015 which takes place at Olympia London over 2-3 December, the main products that Cherry Parts will be exhibiting include tamper and security seals, fire extinguishers and ancillary items such as cabinets and stands. The Tyne & Wear-based company will also have a full range of security and tamper evident seals on display at the exhibition.

Among Cherry Parts' product range, the company are particularly proud of their chrome fire extinguisher stands which are designed to sit nicely against a wall if desired but also to stand in a corner and look like they are meant to be there as well as other great features.

The easy to clean base and practical design ensures that the devices are functional whilst looking good too.

Commander速 Stainless Steel & Polished Extinguishers are perfect for areas where appearance is important. Sometimes it is not an option to compromise on aesthetics - why spoil the effect with fire equipment?

Stainless steel is one of the most corrosionresistent materials therefore ensuring the Cherry Parts' Commender速 units are among the most robust available. The extinguishers meet all legislation and can house water, foam, CO2 and powder extinguishing agents.

Cherry Parts offer a full complement of supporting materials which is available for each design and, an extremely knowledgeable Technical Team are on hand to assist with any queries.

Cherry Parts' Security Seals, which will be a prominent feature of the company's stand at Transec this year, include cable seals, metal ball seals and polypropylene seals including the Kel Tie and Gare Loch MK1, MK2 350 and 400 offerings.

The seals are available in a variety of colours with laser printing options and provide optimum performance in securing everything from vehicle doors, fire exits, roll cages, fire extinguishers and first aid boxes to cash bags, tanker vales and clinical waste bags.

Another of Cherry's leading security products, the Howler Site Alert® is designed for smaller sites and for smaller budgets. The fully wireless Site Alert RF® range of emergency evacuation alarms are simple to install and operate with a master unit linked to up to a further thirty subsidiary units. The alarms can be activated at any one point, and silenced by pressing button on any unit three times in succession.

Howler Site Alert® units also feature a disconnection warning via an LED light. It is essential for radio-linked alarms to have a disconnection warning which does not depend on someone remembering to carry out a weekly test.

The units' weatherproof design make the system suitable for indoor and outdoor locations, and can be powered by standard, readily available alkaline batteries.

All products undergo rigorous in-house testing to ensure the best possible standards. Cherry Parts strive to ensure that their products are of the highest quality and fixed at the most competitive price.

The company’s website www.cherry-parts. co.uk will feature special offers and exciting new products over the coming months so please look out for these.

For further information, please contact Managing Director, Peter Forster T:0191 236 9505 E:sales@cherry-parts.co.uk www.cherry-parts.co.uk

2-3 DECEMBER 2015 / OLYMPIA LONDON Integrated software systems to support the marine security sector

Kevin Maddison, Managing Director of GMP Marine discusses the growing need to integrate software systems in the marine security industry to reduce administrative costs have identified about 190 prospective clients who operate in the marine security sector and we are very keen to talk to. We have actually gained credibility very quickly by working with SAMI – the security association for the Maritime industry – to understand the protocols, ISO requirements, and some of the software gaps in the maritime security business as well as relationships such as CSO Alliance and BIMCO. In addition, as we are a small and highly specialist company, we can turn solutions around very quickly.

Kevin Maddison, Managing Director, GMP Marine Q: What can you tell us about GMP Marine?

A: GMP Marine provides cloud-based, integrated software to help with the administrative tasks of private marine security companies. The companies we work with are very fragmented, with some parts of the business acting independently, so much so the information being stored can be difficult to trace and share. Our integrated system brings all of that information together into a single system, enabling all the team members within the company to access only the information related to their role. Interestingly, we did not start our systems development in the marine security sector; we worked in the finance and property sectors where there is complex privileged information in administrative processes that need simplifying. We have built our reputation on our ability to take complex processes and simplify them for the user groups in those industries.

Q: What type of client do you support, and how do your systems benefit them?

Q: You offer a number of system packages – how does that work?

A: Companies that protect ports and major assets such as oil-rigs and tankers, people working in secure anchorage areas, or people who deploy teams to protect crew and asset during a transit. In the main, professional operations that are keen to improve their reputation or reduce cost in their process. Most of the businesses control personnel, equipment, weapons and logistical issues around piracy, however, training accreditation and mandatory reporting are important too. These companies have logistics to consider, such as moving individuals, pelican cases and other items around the world, including the use of floating armouries. Our system allows them to do all of those activities, including the creation of itineraries for the equipment and personnel.

A: In the first instance, we have a system called Professional for unarmed deployment. Training services is a good example – where a team goes out to train staff and harden a ship’s protection. The second package, Enterprise, is where clients manage armed deployment; everything involving moving ammunition and weapons, and recording the transit for all the mandatory audits that these companies have to produce for the import/export regulations.

The third version, Ultimate, is designed for armed teams that work with their own fleet of patrol boats, that may accompany a vessel at sea or patrol an anchorage area for a cluster of clients rather than just one. As you can imagine, all of this becomes very complex: especially when you consider things like refuelling, crew rotations, weapons storage and so forth: our system is capable of managing the entire process if needed.

Q: Are your systems proving very popular in the Marine Security sector?

Q: What do you think makes your system unique?

A: What we have discovered in the last 3-years is that while there are some elements a PMSC business might have built in-house, it’s not likely to be a system that they can share with anyone else, as it will have been custom-built with all the issues that that would bring to a common user group. This makes the

A: Very much so. Despite being new to the sector, we are already working with many clients in piracy hot spots, they have engaged with us now we are exposing our systems. We hope many of our new enquirers become valued clients before the year-end too. In total, we

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2-3 DECEMBER 2015 / OLYMPIA LONDON system extremely expensive to create and maintain.

So many PMSC’s have a plethora of spreadsheets or a mix of electronic and paper-based data, but no way of uniting it all. We have not come across any other company in this sector that is able to do what we are doing, even after several years of stringent market testing and research. In addition, as we work so closely with our clients to understand their needs, we are fully aware PMSC companies really need to control their activities to stay profitable. We continue to develop modules to meet their needs as they arise.

Q: Why did you decide to exhibit at Transport Security Expo 2015?

A: We are first-time exhibitors at the expo. We have actually been working under the radar until our system was “fit-for-purpose”, so we are very excited to be able to highlight the product this year. We wanted to ensure that the system once purchased could be implemented by clients as easily as possible, removing any fear of change, which is often their only barrier. That is why we have decided to demonstrate the systems with real data at the show, so that prospective clients can see exactly how it works and how it could be of benefit to them. Then there is the reputational aspect: Transport Security Expo features an entire section dedicated to maritime security, so we thought it was only right and proper to become associated with that sector. We want to meet as many people as possible from the sector. Transport Security Expo attracts a global audience, which gives us the opportunity to learn from them as well as building our own network and reputation.

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Q: Why is the global aspect of Transport Security Expo so important to you?

A: One of the things we have learned is that global users all have common issues, for instance, we have learnt how ISO standards affect clients in different countries: why they have to track and prove acceptable client service, weapons accreditations for personnel, passport validity, medical certification and so forth. It is one of the reasons we added our training module, so that any private marine company can control their own courses and accreditations, and track individuals for competencies with alerts if relicensing is required. It is the reason why we have a modular approach to our systems. Clients can use the areas they will find most useful – for instance, just the marketing area or transit management. We think our approach will help us reach more clients. We hope to demonstrate that our systems can genuinely help them make improvements in their business, wherever they are located.

Q: Will you be showcasing your system on your stand at Transport Security Expo?

www.gmp-marine.com www.facebook.com/GMPMarine @GMPMarine Visit GMP Marine at Transport Security Expo - stand F6

A: Absolutely. We prefer to provide live demonstrations than to simply hand-over a brochure. People visiting our stand will be able to see our system in action – we will have data inside it than we can manipulate and extract. We will be able to show them the whole endto-end process: how they can enter a client’s details into the CRM functionality, develop a quotation, store that quotation until it is accepted; then transfer it into the transit management area and monitor the transit’s progress. We will show them how they can audit the work and produce an invoice, and hold that invoice on the system until it is paid and signed off. When it comes to building good customer relationships, there really is no substitute for face-to-face interaction and Transport Security Expo enables GMP Marine to do that. With the people, we want to talk to all in the same place.

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Counter Terrorism & Explosives Management Training

SAFEGUARDING LIVES, PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE ISSEE is the world's first academically-accredited organisation for explosives and security training and is renowned worldwide as a leader and trusted supplier of Homeland security and explosives management services.

The quality-driven training and consulting services that the organisation provide feature everything from counter terrorism (CT) at national level to the safe, compliant management and disposal of munitions and explosives; Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Explosives Safety Management (ESM) for commercial companies.

ISSEE also provides a variety of general security training courses including search, canine detect, entry control and general security duties.

Courses range from a simple 'introduction to counter terrorism' for commercial clients through to informative courses for advanced operators in IED environments in-keeping with legislation and technological advancements. Senior Police and Military officials also access ISSEE's qualifications to enable them to effectively certify areas prior to VIP visits, conduct post blast management investigations and conduct searches in time for forensic investigations.

ISSEE's counter terrorism foundation level training is the training course of choice for the British Army's IED Training with regards to the safe use and management of ammunition. This is the organisation's flagship course and takes into consideration the maths, physics and science of the issues at hand on the front line.

Whilst ISSEE training courses and qualifications are available to international clients, the organisation understands that many of their clients have distinctive training needs and that a standard course may not suit their specific demands. With this in mind, the organisation offers bespoke training courses to deliver exactly what is required. For example, the structure of a recent 2 year modularised Diploma course included a 25 week English language course at a recognised language school.

The majority of ISSEE’s training qualifications combine continuous practical and theoretical assessment. The vocational, hands-on training courses, many of which are HSE approved, require students to assemble a workbook which will be presented to external examiners.

As a member of EUExcert, ISSEE aims to mitigate the risk to people and property from the threat of terrorist and criminal activities. Clients include: Defence, Oil & Gas industries; the Armed Forces, Government Ministries, Defence Manufacturers; private companies, NGOs and Charities.

Having worked in over 20 countries with thousands of clients' staff and private individuals, the academic and proven vocational standard-setting training courses and qualifications offered by ISSEE are fully aligned to UK National Occupational standards and accredited by Homeland Security Qualifications (HSQ) and the City & Guilds Institute of London (C&G).

Based at The Centre for Homeland Security and with a bespoke training facility near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, it is the organisation's mission is to contribute positively to world security; providing consulting services in national security and counterterrorism to sovereign and commercial clients at the highest level.

ISSEE will be appearing on stand H13 at Transec 2015.

The range of consultancy and capability-development training courses are based on the UK's extensive experience of countering terrorism and explosives safety management.

ISSEE Instructors are vastly experienced and all come from Military and Police backgrounds with full careers in explosives, intelligence and as bomb squad officers. Independently qualified as instructors, the team offers a tri-fold of experience which can only be acquired through time serving on the front line. Experience of major terrorist investigation and prevention that money just can't buy.

The organisation's training is, without question, amongst the best that is currently offered by any military or commercial provider.

Compared to other counter terrorism training course providers, ISSEE’s qualifications are similar based on their foundations. However, the experience of ISSEE instructors is unrivalled in the industry and with its own bespoke training facilities, accommodation etc., the organisation should be the first port of call when considering CT, EOD and ESM qualifications.

As well as exhibiting at the Transport Security Expo 2015 this December, ISSEE's CEO, Gordon Storey will be speaking during the 'Security Innovation Seminar' on Wednesday 2nd December 2015.

Gordon will talk about Terrorism and how it is designed to strike fear into the hearts and minds of the population.

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This will include:

Risks to the Transport Industry from terrorism.

Focus on transportation hubs: rail stations, landslide of airports, underground/subway systems.

Interfaces between the full support offered by Police and other Government agencies.

Consequence management, responsibilities and training.

ISSEE T:01608 678 382 E:admin@issee.co.uk W:www.issee.co.uk

Cherry Parts Ltd to receive 'Suppliers to Industry Award' at Transec '15 Tyne & Wear-based fire protection and equipment specialist, Cherry Parts Ltd is set to be handed the Security Industry E Magazine's 'Suppliers to Industry Award 2015/16' at this year's Transec event, which takes place at Olympia London over 2nd - 3rd December 2015.

The Security Industry E Magazine are delighted to recommend Cherry Parts in Wallsend, Tyne & Wear as the 'Editor's Choice' for the provision of fire protection equipment and tamper evident security seals in 2015/16. Following investment and strategic management, Cherry Parts has firmly established itself as one of the UK's leading companies in the manufacture and supply of fire safety and prevention products.

With 44 years experience, Cherry Parts strive to provide their customer with the highest quality of products at the best prices on the market; promoting UK manufacturing with their in-house production and testing facilities.

Cherry Parts Ltd originally began in 1971 as Cherry Engineering Company, a small sub-contract engineering company manufacturing silver plated copper seals for Co2 charges and sub-contract engineering for specialist applications in the power generation industry. As the seals business grew, Cherry Engineering Company's product range did too; specialising in original equipment parts supplied to fire extinguisher manufacturers.

In 1991, current Managing Director, Peter Forster set up Cherry Parts Ltd as a sister company to Cherry Engineering Company, which was his father's company, to supply a small range of service items and spare parts to the fire extinguisher service industry.

In the early days, the main products were wall brackets, safety pins and plastic tamper seals. The business has grown over the years, as has the product range and today Cherry Parts are one of the top names in the fire protection trade supplying everything from service parts to tools, cabinets and stands for fire extinguishers right through to specialist equipment such as ultrasonic liquid level detection equipment to the fire trade, facilities management companies, shipping and offshore platforms.

Customers who purchases from Cherry Parts benefit from specialist knowledge, service and the fast turnaround of orders thanks to the vast quantities of stocks that the company carries. Advancements in technology and knowledge base, has seen Cherry Parts become a leading name in custom printed security and tamper evident seals, which are manufactured in the UK so can usually be supplied within a few days of approval of artwork, even in small quantities.

The company has many years of experience in the trade with all relevant staff actually qualified to do the jobs our customers do so we understand their needs.

Peter Forster, the Managing Director was one of the early members of the trade organisation the British Fire Consortium and he served on their council for 10 years until he no longer had the time to continue although Cherry Parts Ltd is still an active member.

The company are also members of two other trade organisations thus ensuring that they are always upto-date with changes in standards and legislation.

Today, Cherry Parts main market is the fire extinguisher service industry with shipping and offshore custom also being very important.

Appearing at Transport Security Expo 2015 which takes place at Olympia London over 2-3 December, the main products that Cherry Parts will be exhibiting include tamper and security seals, fire extinguishers and ancillary items such as cabinets and stands.

The Tyne & Wear-based company will also have a full range of security and tamper evident seals on display at the exhibition.

Among Cherry Parts' product range, the company are particularly proud of their chrome fire extinguisher stands which are designed to sit nicely against a wall if desired but also to stand in a corner and look like they are meant to be there as well as other great features. The easy to clean base and practical design ensures that the devices are functional whilst looking good too.

Commander® Stainless Steel & Polished Extinguishers are perfect for areas where appearance is important.

Sometimes it is not an option to compromise on aesthetics - why spoil the effect with fire equipment?

Stainless steel is one of the most corrosion-resistent materials therefore ensuring the Cherry Parts' Commender® units are among the most robust available. The extinguishers meet all legislation and can house water, foam, CO2 and powder extinguishing agents

Another of Cherry's leading security products, the Howler Site Alert® is designed for smaller sites and for smaller budgets. The fully wireless Site Alert RF® range of emergency evacuation alarms are simple to install and operate with a master unit linked to up to a further thirty subsidiary units. The alarms can be activated at any one point, and silenced by pressing button on any unit three times in succession.

Howler Site Alert® units also feature a disconnection warning via an LED light. It is essential for radiolinked alarms to have a disconnection warning which does not depend on someone remembering to carry out a weekly test.

The units' weatherproof design make the system suitable for indoor and outdoor locations, and can be powered by standard, readily available alkaline batteries.

Cherry Parts offer a full complement of supporting materials which is available for each design and, an extremely knowledgeable Technical Team are on hand to assist with any queries.

Cherry Parts' Security Seals, which will be a prominent feature of the company's stand at Transec this year, include cable seals, metal ball seals and polypropylene seals including the Kel Tie and Gare Loch MK1, MK2 350 and 400 offerings.

The seals are available in a variety of colours with laser printing options and provide optimum performance in securing everything from vehicle doors, fire exits, roll cages, fire extinguishers and first aid boxes to cash bags, tanker vales and clinical waste bags.

All products undergo rigorous in-house testing to ensure the best possible standards. Cherry Parts strive to ensure that their products are of the highest quality and fixed at the most competitive price.

Cherry Parts Ltd will be appearing at their year's Transport Security Show at Stand where the Suppliers to Industry Award for 2015/16 will also be on display.

The company's website, www.cherryparts.co.uk will feature special offers and exciting new products over the coming months so please look out for these.

For further information, please contact Managing Director, Peter Forster T:0191 236 9505 E:sales@cherry-parts.co.uk www.cherry-parts.co.uk

In a recent interview with Genie CCTV's Sales & Marketing Director, John Boorman discussed the company's growth, success and future plans within the security sector.

“Genie CCTV was born in early 2001 and have traded from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire since,” he explained.

“Genie is an innovative forward-thinking company and, from its very early days has specialised in covert CCTV cameras, to today’s product portfolio encompassing IP video, analogue CCTV, AHD (Analogue HD), HD-SDI (Digital HD CCTV), Fibre Transmission, PoE Network line and many CCTV accessories for the everyday installers needs.”

“Historically, Genie CCTV’s core customer sector on both small and national levels was the Security Installer,” John explained; “This has not changed much in many years, but instead developed alongside the demand and acceptance of CCTV and Access Control within the world today.”

“Our customer base now is vastly different from five years ago, consisting of end users who require assistance in choosing and specifying their future security systems.

It features Association Security Consultants, Security Installers, end users and distributors of varying market sectors, all of whom use Genie CCTV and access control products.”

The company’s ever-increasing customer base also includes other surveillance product manufacturers who team up with Genie to produce new, innovative products for end user specific market sectors.”

“Our clients are many and varied, from end users requiring manufacturer’s specification to customers who are seeking expert advice on future proofing their investment and assistance in choosing the right technology.

The Distribution and Installation sector rely on UK-based manufacturer’s stock and technical support from our four technical support engineers and our background knowledge when it comes to designing a surveillance or access control system,” John continued.

“At Genie, the customer will know that our product is designed and developed, tested and quality assured,” John went on to say.

“Whether a standard product or even a bespoke CCTV camera, we are there to assist you, as we have already for clients with specific needs.”

“With Analogue and AHD (analogue HD), HD-SDI, IP, Thermal, Fibre transmission, IP and RF Wireless systems, vehicle CCTV and our vast range of smart cabling products the diversity of products is our success and why customers can buy from a one stop shop and expert.”

“With Analogue and AHD (analogue HD), HD-SDI, IP, Thermal, Fibre transmission, IP and RF Wireless systems, vehicle cctv and our vast range of smart cabling products the diversity of products is our success and why customers can buy from a one stop shop and expert.”

Extending on the capabilities of Genie CCTV, John explained: “No matter what brand you require, GENIE CCTV, GENIE HD, GENIE NETWORK and GENIE ACCESS, are all supported in-house. All of our departments are linked with one bespoke CRM system that Genie have built; thus ensuring that information from customers is to hand for our staff to utilise when dealing with their particular project.”

Giving an insight into the experience that the company holds, John went on to say: “The management team within Genie have more than 60 years worth of knowledge within the CCTV Industry, covering many more CCTV technologies other than those that Genie provide currently, giving historical background knowledge when looking at alternative technologies to offer.”

At Ifsec 2015, Genie CCTV launched their prototype Solarguard RD CCTV trailer, which was received with a massive interest; “so much so, that the Solarguard stole the limelight over the 3 days with so many new customers from market sectors which we have previously never serviced,” John exclaimed.

Scheduled to also appear at the TRS show in 2015; Genie CCTV will be showcasing the Solarguard RD CCTV trailer, complete with product’s latest developments and upgrades in line with the fastpaced nature of the industry. The company will also be showing its body-worn cameras as a NEW product line; an initiative which has been driven by one of Genie’s customers’ product demands.

“Our technical team have been with Genie CCTV for many years and previously offer not only manufacturers background support but also an installer’s background. This means that we fully understand our customers engineers when they are ‘up on the ladder’ or on ‘tight schedules on site’,” he explained. “Our sales team benefit from extensive backgrounds in all levels of CCTV and thereby offer an understanding unrivalled by the company’s competitors. With the this in mind, we can be assured to give surveillance and access control advice and product quality, based on the people that work within Genie CCTV Ltd.” With a couple of thousand products in their catalogue and covering so many technologies, Genie CCTV are able to provide a vast range of industry-leading solutions. “Over 30000+ 1Amp power supplies left our warehouse last year and could be regarded as a main product,” John explained.

01707 330 541

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www.geniecctv.com

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stablished in 1941, during the rise of automated production in the late 1940s and 1950s, Infranor has specialised in the provision of automation of mechanical processes in industry since 1959.

Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, new automated facilities appeared during the 'boom years' of the industry and production soared to record levels. During this period, Infranor were subsequently founded to develop, produce and market automation solutions from individual components to entire systems which can be adapted in accordance with customer requirements.

The term automation – automatic control – was not widely used before 1947 when General Motors stablished its Automation Department. However, ndustry was rapidly developing feedback controllers before this time – another string to Infranor's bow.

The rise in automation facilities brought about several advantages for the industry, including:

• • • •

Increased throughput and productivity Improved quality and robustness Increased consistency of output Reduced direct human labour costs and expenses

Since its inception, Infranor have grown to develop and supply their own servo-motors, servo-drives, electronic systems, controllers and software for a range of industry applications including drive single axes – controlling movements; and coordinate multiple axes – controlling entire machines.

Today, Infranor have been manufacturing servorelated control equipment and customer specific machinery automation solutions for over 50 years.

A proud history and a bright future

The company's advancements in supporting fast and precise individual movements in machinery and overall multi-axes control of an entire application, system and equipment has been utilised across many sectors of industrial manufacturing including the packaging industry, industrial handling, food processes industry, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, plastic and paper processing, medical and nuclear engineering.

As a company, Infranor prides itself on offering specialist robotic, automation and servo solutions to the world's market place utilising ground breaking machinery and equipment for high performance or high endurance applications from a fully equipped workshop and support engineering team based in Suffolk in the UK.

Versatility

has been the key to the company's success – developing high speed and high accuracy systems for the food industry, aerospace, automotive and manufacturing industries.

Committed to the continual development of AC brushless servomotors, DC brushlesss servomotors, DC brushed servomotors, feedback devices, motion controllers and gearboxes, the manufacture of Infranor's key servo-motors, servo-drives and controls are housed within ISO 9000 certified factories. With the product, branch and application know-how, the company has grown to hold a presence in several different geographical regions:

In the Spanish city of Barcelona, Infranor Mavilor has been established since 1973 and specialises in all stages of design, production and implementation for a broad range of high performance industrial servomotors. Built upon more than 35 years of accumulated experience, the Spanish branch of Infranor provides world-leading, innovative solutions and state of the art technology in the design and production of servo-motors for every type of motion control and rotary application.

For over 25 years, Infranor SAS in Lourdes, France manufactures and supplies servo-amplifiers for industrial servo applications, utilising AC and DC technology.

Infranor continues to grow as a global company and in 2014 were awarded with the Security Industry E Magazine's much coveted, Supplier to Industry Award.

www.infranor.com

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Our Engineers will Provide a Comprehensive Service -Finding the Solutions to your Infranor equipment Breakdowns.

Infranor Uk offers their customers excellent support services to find the best practical solution available to suit their requirements.

With more than 35 years accumulated experience, incorporating all stages of design and production, enables us to offer a broad range of knowledge to repair your Infranor motor/drive restoring it to its original high performance.

Infranor UK, Building 555, Bentwaters Business Park, Rendlesham, Suffolk, IP12 2TW

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BRITANNIA RISKS GROUP Since its inception, the BRITANNIA GROUP has achieved an enviable reputation for protecting those who work in the most difficult environments. This has been made possible thanks to the Company’s ability to draw on the expertise and unique experience of a dedicated management team, all of whom are converse with best practice in managing risk, supplying escort vessels, as well as protecting oil and gas assets on land or at sea.

The Britannia code of conduct - “Respect & Protect” reflects the Company’s commitment to provide the highest quality bespoke solutions to some of the most challenging operational problems around the world, as the Company’s Managing Director Stuart Niven explained in a recent interview: “We are used to working in challenging situations and dealing with risk in everchanging environments around the world. We invest in the people and systems required to ensure the safest implementation of client requirements no matter what the environment,” Stuart added,”Our Management team is chosen for their wealth of experience in the security industry, shipping and business to protest those who work in the most difficult environments.

By remaining flexible, we ensure our exceptional services meet the unique security requirements of each individual client.”

Respect & Protect Britannia offer professional security solutions in two key areas:

BRITANNIA MARITIME SECURITY Ensures that your vessels have safe passage anywhere in the world; offering a full compliment of security services designed to help train crews and protect vessels. These include Risk Assessment, Armed & Unarmed Services, 360° SHIELD Escort Vessel Service*, Oil Asset & Equipment Audits and Extraction, as well as Anti-Piracy solutions. *Boasting state-of-the-art technology on board, the 360° SHIELD is a custom built patrol vessel ideally suited to escort high value assets, patrol static targets or act as a rapid response solution at sea.

Chosen for their diligence and ability to build long lasting relationships with those they protect at sea, Britannia’s teams include British, European and Nepalese personnel, all of whom are trained in-house, and will be selected to suit your individual requirements.

As part of a commitment to ensure the Company’s personnel receive continuous development, Britannia personnel regularly undergo rigorous training and reviews.

BRITANNIA RISKS provide organisations and individuals with the knowledge and physical support required to operate in environments that pose a medical, political, or environmental risk. Britannia Risks will establish a unique security programme based on the current threat level and intelligence picture.

Travel & Crisis Management: Thanks to a strong network of professionals the Company is able to draw on their vast experience in some of the most difficult commercial operating environments around the world in order to provide environment specific travel security planning, intelligence and tracking systems required to ensure both assets and personnel are permanently protected whilst on-task.

Oil & Gas:

Britannia’s proven track record in project risk assessment and high-value asset security makes Britannia the No.1 choice to implement established security solutions for the Oil & Gas industry.

Land Security:

Operating in some of the world’s harshest conditions requires the highest level of planning and organisation.

Prior to providing a case specific risk assessment and intelligence update, Britannia’s consultants will meet with the client in the country in question, in order to provide the client with the unique knowledge required to mitigate any physical threat to their safety.

Kidnap & Ransom:

When it comes to Kidnap & Ransom knowledge is key. Kidnap posses a considerable threat to your security.

In providing a range of services including Consultancy, Security Audit / Risk Analysis, as well as Security Presentation and Threat Assessments, Britannia is able to empower the client with the knowledge and training required to ensure this threat is neutralised.

Britannia also offer Training Courses suitable for both prospective and experienced security personnel looking to work in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

These include: • Security Industries Association (SIA) • Close Protection • Medicine in Remote Areas (MIRA) • Cyber Security Awareness • IED Awareness • Counter Terrorism Course As you would expect from such a quality-conscious organisation, Britannia is an ISO certified company, further highlighting Britannia’s commitment to quality and best practice: “Through attaining the latest internationally recognised industry standards, we ensure quality is kept at the core of Britannia’s business model.”

BRITANNIA RISKS GROUP 70 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 2QZ T: 0141 212 8222 E: info@britanniarisks.com W:www.britanniarisks.com

The winners of the Tracker Solutions Award for 2014/15 have just released a new pair of tracking devices onto the market. These devices are sure to be the next game changers in tracking. Boasting unbelievable battery power and signal strength for such small, ultra compact weatherproof devices.

The BULLDOG MINI is as tough as it sounds: a small asset tracker which is ideal for shipment, inventory and anti-theft tracking by GPS and Cell-ID. Due to its small size (11 x 7 x 2 cms), it fits into (or/on) all kinds of objects or shipments (e.g. IBCs, ULDs, pallets, boxes etc.).

With one set of consumer batteries (changed by user) it transmits approx. 1000 positions. By this it can tracks objects for 2-3 years with one position per day or several months with multiple positions per day.

Benefits are: an affordable price, built-in temperature and motion sensors and a water-resistant case (IP68). There is also a rechargeable version that is simply placed on an induction pad; this is a quick charge and ideal for on-the-go.

Hunter Global Tracking also just successfully completed an amazing tracking project from Germany to Cartagena. The project was to test the sensors and the battery power of the RIDGEBACK device sending a location message every 2 hours and temperature + humidity sensor messages in between each location message.

The device was non stop for nearly 2 months, measuring a constant temp at -20 to -25 degrees.

It also had alerts set up for door opening and for intrusion.

This was a very sensitive test as Columbia can offer it’s own challenges to security and the shipper/ cargo holder.

Multimodal trip for a cable-free autonomous Ridgeback Sensor: Monitoring a reefer containing hazardous chemicals requiring inside temperature readings every 2 hours (limit -15째C) Journey: 2 February to 9 March 2015 between Central Germany and Colombia.

Overall multimodal trip

European part of multimodal trip

Call at Puerto MM Caucedo, Dominican Republic and arrival at Cartagena

Detailed approach to Cartagena

Geo-fence warning sent to shipper on container entering Cartagena Port zone (local time)

Arrival parameters at chemical depot, showing position inside geo-fenced area, Ridgeback mounted, door closed, temperature at -22.7째C, humidity at 52% and shock reading.

Discharge at container port and truck transfer to chemical depot for Customs clearance and stripping

How the Ridgeback was attached to the inside of the container, per an adjustable brace mounted (with magnet + screw-on) on the left hand side door, with the tiny external antenna on the outside of container door at the top.

SIMPLES!

All of Hunter’s devices are multifunctional, especially the solar (RIDGEBACK) and the BULLDOG which don’t only do just tracking but also monitor a host of parameters. They come in versions with all the required sensors built-in and can even track from within a container or a truck. Attaching to the inside of a door within seconds, so no long installation process, expensive man hours or drilling.

“We recently attended the 2014 TRANSEC show at the Olympia. This turned out to be more than successful for us; it was the ideal platform to meet the specialized industry of transport security. The venue attracted quality customers all seeking, for their valuable asset- tracking needs, both innovative solutions in battery life optimization and intelligent interfaces/options. We believe, given the constant interest on our stand, that Hunter Global Tracking can provide the solutions with its range of state-of-the art and versatile products.”

Aside from the 2015 Transec event, Hunter Global Tracking will also be exhibiting in Africa and Central Asia where HGT regional agents have already been appointed. HGT will also attend other industry shows as the year unfolds, targeting safety, security, and risk reduction.

“Our devices are so intelligent; they really can be the solution to the most complex situation.”

Ben “Many people think their situation is too complex to monitor with small, powerful mobile devices; but HGT trackers can communicate with almost any host. Our aim in 2015 is to produce solutions for many sectors but, at the same time, remain highly versatile. There is so much more you can get from our devices other than just tracking – our objective is to convince these markets of the usefulness of intelligent monitoring. So the company intends to promote its products in many new sectors requiring asset positioning, especially in emerging markets where telecoms are not great and the risk is high.”

HGT intends to maintain its costing structure. The purchase of any unit includes the unit itself and any accessory together with a world-wide SIM card including 2MB of data transmission per month and unlimited use of the management platform, for 24 months. So, for the first 2 years there are no additional costs, no monthly bills, no surprise charges for your tracking. After two years the only fee to continue usage will be a yearly telecom fee based on past consumption and this is a very low cost, a bit like paying for a ‘pay as you go’ SIM card.

Ben highlighted “This structure is a lot more affordable for customers in the long run and much easier for them to manage.” Ben added that “many people also think such tracking is expensive; but when you calculate the real cost of knowing where your goods or containers or trucks are, the daily tracking cost for peace of mind is ridiculously low in relation to the value of the asset!” We are very reasonably priced and are proud of the quality we provide at the price, “ HGT is global company, providing the same high quality services to any part of the world, especially to areas which are tough to operate in; even areas with no GPS coverage, HGT provides satellite communications with the same range of tracking units. The management platform is multilingual and the SIM cards have premium worldwide roaming. HGT now has agents in Southern Africa and Central Asia where tracking is difficult, telecoms sometimes unreliable but where knowing where your cargo or mobile asset is remains useful to avoid theft, pilferage and shipments ‘disappearing’ en route.

Hunter Global Tracking provides high quality traceable products for the transport & logistics industry, the agricultural and construction plant sector, the leisure sector and medical needs for persons.

“Our devices are so intelligent; they really can be the solution to the most complex situation,” concluded Ben.

For further information, please contact Ben Liffen at Hunter Global Tracking T:+44 7791 324 551.

E: info@hunterglobaltracking.com W: www.hunterglobaltracking.com

MCQUEEN TARGETS

Real time solutions in a challenging environment

Target Supply & Acquisition Award winners 2015.

McQueen Targets is an industry renowned brand and a proven expert in the supply of counter terrorism training equipment.

McQueen Targets have developed a range of instant targets which can be applied in hostile and tactical training sessions for law enforcement agencies, military and special forces units worldwide. The revolutionary product range has been developed specifically for use in realistic training scenarios for anti-terrorist, siege, hostage rescue and hijack situation training as well as close quarter battle and sniper training.

The company's range of Threat Assessment Targets feature a variation of different images which are designed to provide real time training situations enabling operators to make quick, effective decisions and move away from stereotyping in extenuating circumstances.

The 8000 series of threat assessment targets features 46 variations using overlay sheets. The variety of images feature non-threatening individuals as well as threats to public and individual safety meaning that the targets are not familiar to the operator. The targets encourage gun handlers to make a mental decision based on the scenarios that are presented in front of them rather than an instant 'fire on sight' reaction.

Each target is printed in full colour and can be changed from shoot to no-shoot situations. They are designed to fit onto standard NATO backing boards measuring 458mm x 1143mm (18” x 45”).

McQueen's life-sized 3D Targets are manufactured from repairable foam and offer a realistic, low cost approach to shoot/no shoot scenarios. The 3D humanoids are effectively a range of specialist foam mannequins which are designed to absorbs thousands of bullet rounds. The male, female and family styled models also house a series of wires which allow them to grip weapons and other, nonthreatening items such as books, cans and bottles and can be set in a variety of environmental surroundings to recreate hostage situations where there is potential to disarm individual threats.

The torso of each humanoid is specifically designed for sitting in scenarios involving motor vehicles, aircraft seats and furniture. Manufactured in four pieces; head, common torso, left and right arms; replacements can be purchased separately. Humanoid nationalities can be made to order as well as male, female or child format 3D targets.

The faces of the 3D targets can also be altered by adding earrings etc, and felt tip pens can be used for drawing on scars, moustaches and other character defining traits.

Military Targets

The senior management team of the Security Industry E Magazine were so impressed with the innovative design and pedigree of McQueen Targets that they voted unanimously in favour of awarding the company with the 'Target Supply & Acquisition Award' for 2015.

The Award recognises McQueen's constant presence as a global leader in the security sector as well as the new innovative targets which develop the student's ability to fire with the precision of a surgeon.

On receiving the Security Industry E Magazine Award, McQueen Target's Managing Director, David Liddle explained:“It’s great to be recognised for the work and service that we provide. Our products are not expensive high end technical pieces of equipment but nonetheless we believe they add huge value at the training stage so that whoever uses them is able to get critical decisions right when they are placed in extreme circumstances – low cost = massive return” Discussing McQueen Targets' activity in 2015, David went on to say: “We are currently showcasing an Anatomical target, which is a double sided target and gives great detail on how accurate the shot placement has been whilst also giving the user an understanding of human physiology.”

Civilian Targets

Police Targets

“New products can also come about in random ways just through discussion with all the various authorities,” he continued. “We are in position to be able to react quickly and effectively to any requests.”

McQueen Targets are always trying to create new training products that helps keep the training scenarios realistic and in keeping with social and technological changes. “We strive to keep in contact with the Industry and gain feedback for even the slightest changes that we could make to our products to help the instructor’s/ users get as much value of out their training scenarios as possible,” David explained.

Threat Assessment

Firearms training with the 'precision of a surgeon' McQueen Targets have been supplying targets for civilian, law enforcement and defence markets more than 120 years; offering the best product and training aids to suit the needs of novice beginners to elite special forces.

For the past 20 years, McQueen have worked with designer and trainer, Steve Collins CEO of PS5 with the world famous 8000 series of targets born out of partnership. Steve has been involved in firearms and firearms training for more than 25 years and has been instrumental in the creation of a new innovative concept of target to augment the existing McQueen 8000 series.

Police firearms officers and military personnel are trained in the use of deadly force. If the decision to use deadly force is made – it is vital incapacitate an offender in the most rapid and humane manner possible whilst maintaining actions are within the legality but also accepted from an ethical point of view.

The concept of McQueen's new target revolves around the premise of 'shooting with X-ray vision' or firearms training with the 'precision of a surgeon' - understanding the target areas and their representation as regards human anatomy, effectiveness and the justification underlying the action.

The new target trains personnel to visualise the physiology of the person under their clothing whilst enhancing shot placement effectiveness resulting in less rounds failing to incapacitate offenders and meaning that less offenders are likely to offer violent resistance against officers.

The target development enables trainer and student to see exactly how accurate and effective their shot placement has been whilst reinforcing their general knowledge and understanding of human physiology and the inherent strength of shooting with 'X-ray vision'.

For further information, please contact Sykes Global Services Ltd (McQueen Target Division) on:

01896 664 269 or visit the company's website at www.mcqueentargets.com

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