In this issue, we ask when was your last security audit - vote in our poll; the city slicker gangs breaking into convenience stores and how investment in technology is improving efficiency.

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With increasing pressure from both insurers and on the bottom line, regular security audits are helping companies to keep the bolt on security issues. Read more

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Maximum security through new dual path signalling is on offer to all users of current Redcare and Digi Comm services.

Both new systems work by providing a second back-up telephone line for alarm signalling through a simple upgrade, which is being undertaken under a half price offer for GB customers.
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Investment in technology is driving valuable efficiencies for GB Security Group customers. The company is currently investing a further £150,000 in round the clock CCTV remote monitoring services at its Lincolnshire-based central control room. Read more
And last year saw a £50,000 investment to enable real time communication with field staff. Most of the workforce are in the field and they are now connected directly to the central computer system, via a hand held PDA and with GRPS tracking monitoring their exact location.
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Retailers are being warned to review their security systems following a soaring number of smash and grab raids by highly organised gangs who arrive on motorbikes armed with bats and laundry bags, break into stores within a matter of seconds, leaving just minutes later with hauls of cigarettes and spirits.
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GB Security Group's managing director Stephen Wright is calling for a sensible solution to security regulation so that bad practice is stamped out.

He said: "We're working under double regulation but it's not enforced. It means that companies like us invest considerable resources in operating to the standard, and complying with regulations, while others act outside and flout the rules, saving themselves costs and leaving their customers exposed."
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Bev Philp will soon be a familiar voice to customers following her move into the front line, as PA to GB Security Group director Neil Jackson.
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Simon Warnes joins the GB Security field engineer team from ADT, taking the place of recently promoted engineering manager Jason Wright.
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