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Rangers working on Dartmoor are to carry on using body-worn video cameras in response to anti-social and hostile behaviour by some visitors.

One ranger was able to use footage from a miniature camera to prove that he hadn’t knocked down a member of the public with his Land Rover.

A two-year trial of the cameras which began in February 2022 has been a success, and rangers say they feel safer as a result.

Now members of the Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) are poised to give the go-ahead for the cameras to stay in use.

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The new Ministry of Defence SME Action Plan has recognised the success of the South West Regional Defence and Security Cluster as an example of collaboration between industry and government to support the UK’s security and prosperity.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) SME Action Plan, published on 27th January, sets out how the MOD will improve engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises, recognising the important role that businesses play in the defence sector supply chain, and how they can be supported. The plan highlights the need for improved engagement between the MOD and...

A Plymouth data security expert has revealed how hackers work – and that something as simple as posting a picture from your child’s birthday party can put your business at risk.

Martin Limburn, of IT support company Limbtec is an expert at helping local businesses stay safe and keep hackers out.

“All local businesses are being targeted all the time by cyber criminals. That’s the grim reality of doing business in 2022,” he explained.

“They use automated software to look for hacking opportunities. And are more likely to find them in smaller businesses than big, as...

Exeter-based security business, Tamar Security, has been awarded the fire and security system maintenance contracts for both East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Libraries Unlimited.

Covering EDDC's corporate buildings - 35-plus fire alarms, intruder alarms, hearing loops and CCTV, including the CCTV system within Sidmouth town centre, the three-year maintenance contract was granted to Tamar Security following a competitive tender process.

Simon Allchurch, Facilities Manager at EDDC, said: "The contract was awarded following a rigorous assessment of all the tender...

HMP Exeter will be among 16 of the most challenging prisons to receive tough new security measures – a major part of the Government’s crackdown on crime behind bars.

Innovative new X-ray body scanners, developed specifically for the Prison Service, will produce instant images from inside the human body and can reveal internally concealed contraband, including drugs, mobile phones and weapons.

The cutting-edge technology will be installed first at 16 local jails with high volumes of remand prisoners – posing the greatest risk of smuggling. The £28 million that will pay for X...

Exeter based supplier of security staff and services, UK Protection Ltd (UKP), has appointed Richard Smith to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer to spearhead the company’s growth across the South West.

Richard joins UKP from a successful commercial and marketing career, having also previously served for 10 years as a police officer with the Cheshire constabulary. Whilst little known in the South West, UKP has experienced rapid growth since it was established in 2015 with year on year turnover increasing by 53% in year two and 27% in year three. Supporting UKP’s...

Princesshay security team are challenging themselves to complete a 70 mile walk in 24 hours, whilst raising funds for its charity of the year, FORCE Cancer Charity.

On Thursday 12th July, the security team will start their venture in Dorchester via Abbotsbury, then through to West Bay, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Exmouth, before reaching Princesshay as their final destination. The team are taking part in The Maddox Challenge in memory of a former colleague Paul Maddox, based at another site, who recently lost his battle with cancer.

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Exeter’s highly successful Cyber Security Awareness Week finally drew to a close - just seven weeks late!

The last event in the sell out programme of events had to be postponed because of snow. But the organisers, Bluegrass Group, were determined the week should finish in style.

Undaunted, they rescheduled the final event at Hanlons Brewery in Newton St Cyres to toast the success of the week and announce plans for next year’s event.

This year’s CSAW attracted 90 businesses from the city who attended a week long range of seminars, workshops and networking events,...

The man who successfully hacked reality star Kim Kardashian’s website and exposed weak links that put her fans’ data at risk, will be in Exeter today (Thurs) talking about his work as an ethical hacker.

Jamie Woodruff (above), still in his twenties, is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on cyber security. Firms employ his services to identify weaknesses in their computer systems by hacking them. He first caught the public eye when he successfully hacked Facebook as part of a student competition and has since demonstrated vulnerabilities in world players such as...

Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw has praised the city’s forthcoming Cyber Security Awareness Week for leading the war against increasing online crime.

Mr Bradshaw said it was a timely reminder for all businesses to review their online security and prepare for General Data Protection Regulation coming into force in May, requiring companies to change the way they capture and store personal details.

Congratulating Exeter-based Bluegrass Group for organising a week long programme of free seminars and workshops, Mr Bradshaw said: ‘ Cyber Security Awareness Week is yet another excellent...