Following the Global MSC Security Seminar in Reading on 4th March 2009, Professional Security Magazine published an article in the May 09 edition covering the presentation given by Robbie Holgate (Manager of the Hertfordshire CCTV Partnership) on the use of CCTV throughout the Stevenage and North Hertfordshire area.

Also covered in the article was the presentation given by CCTV Manager Ray Stead of Portsmouth City Council covering his observations on the development of CCTV throughout his 19 year long career.

You can download the PSM article here.

(Picture above: Robbie Holgate - Hertfordshire CCTV Partnership)

Global MSC Security has been awarded a contract to carry out a feasibility study of the existing security systems for the Concierge Service used by the social housing organisation, Your Homes Newcastle (YHN).

This service covers 40 sites made up of 56 blocks and approximately 5,900 properties.

Part of this process is to assess the current security provision and to develop a service specification as well as a design and build specification for a dedicated control room.

Consideration will also be given to opportunities for income generation and the introduction of additional value added services to the residents and the YHN client.

We are delighted to announce the next Global MSC Security Seminar and Exhibition being held in conjunction with Safe Newcastle on Tuesday 17th November 2009, aimed at CCTV and Security Managers, IT Heads and Local Education Authority (LEA) Managers, University/College, NHS and Hospital Trust Security and Facility Managers on the subject of:

“Risk & Reward - Getting the Balance Right by Driving Efficiency”

In the current financial crisis, it is essential organisations, including local authorities, are well prepared to meet the challenges ahead to save capital and revenue costs at every opportunity. The Government will be looking at recovering lost treasury savings; now is the time to prepare for these inevitable budgetary cuts to ensure we are not caught out.

Throughout the day there will be presentations from speakers who will deal with the issues CCTV and Security Managers face in the current financial crisis and explore how to invest money wisely on cost effective solutions and make the most of your resources.

This event is being staged at the Gosforth Park Marriott Hotel in Newcastle between 09.00 and 16.30 with a complimentary buffet lunch. During the Seminar, there will be opportunities for delegates to network with other delegates, speakers and the exhibitors who will have their equipment on display and who will be showing how their products and services may assist in the objectives of this Seminar.

Speakers confirmed so far for this event are:

• Dr Mike Carter - University of Exeter
• DCI Mick Neville - Metroploitan Police
• Garry Parkins & Geoff Teale - National Policing Improvement Agency
• John Broomfield - Nottingham City Council
• Jerry Woods - University of Bristol
• Paul Angus - Safe Newcastle

As this event is FREE to invited delegates, it is anticipated that the places will be quickly oversubscribed. We would therefore suggest you make an early response if you would like to attend. To register for the event, please download the registration form here or contact us

Additionally, we are staging a private dinner on the evening of 16th November to allow delegates to meet with exhibitors in a relaxed atmosphere before the more formal presentations the following day. We would recommend you join us and the exhibitors for this dinner where we have negotiated for delegates only a reduced rate to include dinner, bed and breakfast for £85 inc VAT (full price £150). Please let us know if you would like to join us and we will make the booking for you and will invoice £85 (inc VAT) per person which must be settled in advance of the event to secure your booking.

Global MSC Security has just carried out a five day training course for rail organisation Southeastern to provide operatives with the skills to carry out effective covert foot surveillance. At the end of the course the attendees were awarded with a BTEC Level 3 qualification.

The course was extrememly well received and some of the comments from attendees are below:

“All together very well laid out five days. Knowledge and presentation by trainers was excellent. Gave confidence to carry out our role and use our new knowledge.”

“Brilliant!”

“Best course so far! Very enjoyable and full of useful information.”

” Really enjoyable and informative. Great mix of theory and practical. Have learnt loads.”