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![Hanwha Vision - Christmas Giveaway (UK & Ireland only)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd4cb0_a278a45adb0b4019a9410a3921303351~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_260,h_218,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/cd4cb0_a278a45adb0b4019a9410a3921303351~mv2.webp)
Dec 9, 20241 min read
Hanwha Vision - Christmas Giveaway (UK & Ireland only)
Hanwha Vision - Christmas Giveaway (UK & Ireland only). Do any of your communities need a free state of the art CCTV system?
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Jul 19, 20242 min read
Letter to the Home Secretary and the Minister for Security & Borders
Intervention Request on Virgin Media and BT/ Openreach Pricing Policies Impacting Public Space CCTV Fibre Circuits
Oct 24, 20234 min read
Chinese surveillance firm recommits to UK after new guidance
Exclusive: Hikvision, whose kit is banned in US, receives clarification about where its cameras can be placed
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Sep 27, 20232 min read
FirstGroup Join The CCTV User Group
FirstGroup Join The CCTV User Group. FirstGroup PLC is a leading private sector provider of public transport services
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Jul 4, 20223 min read
MPs call for UK ban on two Chinese CCTV firms
A group of 67 MPs and Lords have called on the government to ban the sale and use of Hikvision and Dahua surveillance equipment in the UK.
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Jun 5, 20222 min read
Guidance: Recovery and acquisition of video evidence from DSTL
Procedure and supporting guidance to help police forces prepare their own policies for retrieving native video and audio from CCTV systems.
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May 3, 20221 min read
Ready for the Protect Duty?
The governments forthcoming Protect Duty legislation was a hot topic of conversation amongst delegates at the CCTV User Group conference
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Apr 29, 20221 min read
Vision 2022 Summary and Photos
Almost without exception, the feedback was very positive from both delegates and exhibitors alike. Many acclaimed it was the best event ever
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Apr 28, 20221 min read
In Memory of Kieran McCarney
Mark Elen of ICS attended the CCTV User Group conference earlier this week and we agreed to support him on his 100 mile cycle Ride London'
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Mar 28, 20221 min read
Breaking News: DASA are to be presenting at the Vision 2022 Conference!
When we created this conference & security exhibition event more than two years ago, we were keen to bring innovation into the mix. Well...
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Jan 14, 20221 min read
We are delighted to welcome a new member - B-Tech AV Mounts
Professional Audio Visual Mounting Solutions B-Tech AV Mounts is an industry-leading brand of professional AV mounting solutions that are...
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Dec 6, 20213 min read
A warm welcome to Dawn Holmes who joins the CCTV User Group as Non-Executive Director
The CCTV User Group is delighted to announce that Dawn Holmes MSc, CSyP, CPP, CISSP has agreed to join us as a Non-Executive Director
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Nov 22, 20212 min read
Stuart Hobson scores accreditation success for Cheshire East control room
CCTV User Group member Stuart Hobson has achieved accreditation to BS7958 for CCTV control room management for Cheshire East Council.
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![The CCTV User Group welcomes Oliver Martin as new Honorary Chairman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5a5b29_5394b159f5b94cc5ac98776ac7994e6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_260,h_260,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5a5b29_5394b159f5b94cc5ac98776ac7994e6e~mv2.webp)
Nov 15, 20212 min read
The CCTV User Group welcomes Oliver Martin as new Honorary Chairman
Oliver Martin has agreed to assume the role and responsibilities of Honorary Chairman of the CCTV User Group
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Sep 14, 20212 min read
New £76,000 CCTV system is unveiled in Exmouth
WCCTV News - CCTV system is unveiled in Exmouth – and captures assault within hours of being switched on
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Aug 19, 20212 min read
Bold Communications bought up by Canadian company after 30 years
After 30 years as a leading provider of alarm monitoring platforms, Bold Communications has been acquired by a Canadian software company...
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Aug 18, 20211 min read
Hanwha Techwin join the CCTV User Group
We are delighted to welcome our latest member to the CCTV User Group.
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Aug 3, 20213 min read
The Monitoring Control Room – Overhead or Asset?
One example of how Bradford Municipal District Council CCTV Manager (Phil Homes) is setting a good example with Bold Communications
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Jun 2, 20216 min read
Dodging the axe: how to protect your CCTV service in the age of austerity
We had a very successful CCTV Question Time session last week with about 25 members of the CCTV User Group, and we wanted to share some...
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Mar 16, 20212 min read
FCC List of Equipment and Services That Pose National Security Threat
Full Title: Public Safety And Homeland Security Bureau Announces Publication Of The List Of Equipment And Services Covered By Section 2 Of
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