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Security system can control access to 372 different areas of your site

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British Crime Survey Access Control  smart card operated security systemThe number of crimes fell by 3 per cent last year compared with 2009, says the British Crime Survey (BCS). The number of crimes recorded by police also fell 6%. The number of burglaries rose by 14%, the BCS figures showed, however. The largest falls in crime recorded by the police were for criminal damage and offences against vehicles, down 17% and 12% respectively.

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Biometric access scanners can successfully scan through dirt and grease

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Cumbria’s Assistant Chief Constable Jerry Graham Biometric access controlA senior police officer has urged people not to give thieves a chance now we are in summer time. British Summertime officially started when the clocks went back a fortnight ago. Unfortunately in the warmer weather it is tempting to leave doors and windows open – thus attracting opportunist criminals, says Cumbria’s Assistant Chief Constable Jerry Graham.

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Business access system has no limit on number of employees registered

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Claim crime will rise youth following Government cuts restrict unauthorised accessA council organisation says crime will rise and youth will suffer following Government cuts. Harrow Council says repercussions will be felt after around £150,000 was stripped out of its Youth Offending Team (YOT). The authority explained the YOT works with young people at risk of offending to try and steer them away from crime, and works with around 300 10 to 18 year olds a year.

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Low cost business access control scanner delivers clear English spoken alerts

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Business leaders have become partners with police to tackle crimeBusiness leaders have become partners with police to tackle crime, including literally going back to the drawing board. The Midlands scheme began in 2002 and originally saw firms work together to improve security on industrial estates targeted by criminals. They have since extended to advising on how crime can be designed out of business premises when buildings are on the drawing board.

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