New MI5 category to rank terrorist suspects
The Guardian has reported that MI5 has created a new category to rank terrorist suspects in a bid to improve the agency’s chances of catching former jihadists who re-engage with planning attacks.....read more 80 per cent of UK businesses lacking terrorism insurance policies
New research by Comres, commissioned by terrorism reinsurer Pool Re, has revealed that 81 per cent of businesses either do not have a terrorism insurance policy in place or are unaware if they do or not.....read more Britain has obligation to take back children of ISIS fighters
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has said that Britain has an obligation to take back ‘innocent’ children born to ISIS fighters in Syria.....read more Queens Birthday Honours for counter terrorism officer
Met officers and staff have received Queens Birthday Honours accolades for their achievements and long service in policing, and charity work.....read more Role proposed to oversee police use of biometric forensics
The Scottish Government is proposing to create a Biometrics Commissioner so that there is greater oversight of how the police take, store, use and dispose of biometric data.....read more
SPONSORS
The Felix Festival
The Felix Festival is back again bigger and better than ever. Join us on the 7th Sept at Brickledons Farm, Silchester, Reading for an amazing night of live bands, late night DJ, onsite bar and catering and free camping and parking. Tickets are available here. Cognitec
Cognitec’s premier face recognition technology, FaceVACS-VideoScan, allows users to perform complex searches on persons appearing in real-time camera streams and in video footage. Security and law enforcement agents can upload the video files of a specific location at a specific time to find possible participants in a crime.....read more Remtech
Remtech has launched a ‘Multi-Threat’ option to the established ModuSec modular construction system - adding blast and ballistic protection to the LPS1175 SR1-SR5 and CPNI Forced Attack options. The system can provide protected environments to any size as an external building, internal walls or enclosure or as a transportable pod.....read more Cadmidium Services
Cadmidium Services deliver quality products and specialist Information Assurance, Cyber Security, InfoSec & Solution consultancy services, whilst adding value to the Defence and Security of the UK and its allies. We assist customers with their need for expert advice and consultancy whilst applying industry best practise into our security work.....read more Metrohm
Metrohm is a leading manufacturer and supplier of handheld material identification systems intended for the military, first responders and police. Our Mira DS Raman system is a standoff detector that allows you to identify hundreds of explosives and hazardous materials from a safe distance – anywhere and within seconds.....read more
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