The migrant crisis is causing many European countries to tighten up their border controls. Many migrants travel after landing in either Turkey or Greece via boat. Many of them choose…
Women’s prison to benefit from security fencing for first time
Security
A women’s prison in the US state of Minnesota is to benefit from security fencing for the first time; it has been confirmed. The Minnesota Correctional Facility for Women in…
Grimsby Police Station puts up fencing to cover ‘weak link’
Security
Security at Grimsby Police Station has been enhanced after several recent incidents of criminal damage to police cars, thought to be caused by vandals gaining unauthorised entry to the rear…
Australia to increase anti-terror security after Parramatta attack
High Security
Anti-terror security is a hotly debated topic in Australia at the moment, with the New South Wales (NSW) government meeting to discuss the introduction of new measures, which they hope…
Manchester United erect fence to ward of spying public
Security, Sports & Leisure
The world of football is often full of bizarre stories. Eccentric Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal ensures that this tradition is carried on by declaring to the press that…
Track invader at Singapore GP sparks safety row
Temporary Events
The organiser of the Singapore Grand Prix has admitted it needs to increase security for next year’s event after a British national invaded the track during the Formula One race.…
How to improve the safety of your multi-use games area
Civic & Public Sector, Schools & Education, Sports & Leisure
Multi-use games areas, or MUGAs as they are more commonly known, are beneficial sports facilities that cater for a wide range of sports, from basketball and netball to football, hockey…
‘Ring of steel’ erected in Manchester
Temporary Events
With conference season well underway, attention is set to Manchester as the Conservative party conference rolls into town. Preparations are well underway, and the infamous ‘ring of steel is set…
Central Park fenced off for visit of the Pope
Temporary Events
Faith was in short supply in New York recently, when the Secret Service erected a temporary, eight-foot-tall steel fence along Central Park’s western edge for Pope Francis’s visit to the…
Keeping mental health units secure for patients, staff and visitors
Emergency Services & Health
Did you know that 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience mental health problems each year? And while the most common types of problems people have are anxiety…
Cobham Services under fire
Emergency Services & Health
While most of the attention for the migrant crisis focuses on the port security at Dover, Cobham Services has also come under fire for what locals claim is insufficient perimeter…
Safely securing your building site to protect children
Construction, Security
There are few things quite so appealing to children as they aren’t allowed – from fizzy pop and sweets to places they aren’t allowed to play in. But, unfortunately, every…
Migrant crisis brings razor wire back to Eastern Europe
Border Security, High Security
The migrant crisis has forced several nations to look carefully at their borders. Now, Hungary and Bulgaria are looking into following Israel’s example by creating a physical barrier along their…
The critical 3Cs of securing major events
High Security, Security, Temporary Events
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup and, with it, perhaps the UK’s last major sports event requiring temporary security for years, Chris Plimley of Zaun shares lessons learned…
Yarls Wood – A National Concern
Prisons & Mental Health Units
In August, at Yarls Wood Detention Centre, protests have again raised concerns about the treatment of the detainees and the centre’s security. After protestors gathered at the security fencing in…
Top tips for successful and secure sporting events
Temporary Events
With the Rugby World Cup now just around the corner, Britain is preparing to go rugby mad. While rugby doesn’t draw quite the crowds of football, and the fans are…
South Korea confident in their ability to protect Olympic athletes
Temporary Events
In three years, Pyeongchang in South Korea will be hosting the Winter Olympic Games, the first edition of the competition to be held anywhere in Asia other than Japan. Thomas…
Keep your festival events safe and secure
Temporary Events
Festival season is drawing to a close, but for many people who work in the industry, that means it’s time to get heads down and start planning for next year.…
Baboon on the loose in Kent
Zoo & Wildlife
A baboon caused mayhem at the Port Lympne Reserve in Kent recently when it broke through an electric fence and escaped his enclosure. Baboons are known for their aggression, and…
Clooneys finally fence off their land
Residential & Commercial, Security
George and Amal Clooney have been granted permission to install cameras and new security fencing around their Berkshire home after a lengthy battle with the council. Celebrities and high net…
