Crime Prevention Fund ‘missed opportunity’
A Crime Prevention Fund is not being allocated to where need is the highest (based on crime data) but instead to local business associations for distribution – check out the stats and blog
Body Cameras Trailed to Combat Retail Crime
Body cameras trialed at PaknSave to help combat increasing retail crime. There are concerns over how the footage will be used. Check it out here
Supermarket Violence – Retail Crime and Attacks on Staff
Supermarket violence including vicious attacks on staff are becoming an almost daily occurrence across NZ. Check out this video footage released by Foodstuffs calling for help
Security Tools for Police
Police have been given more security tools with new legislative changes to help target gangs and intimidating behaviours – check them out here
Access Control using your Mobile | Revised February 23
Access Control using your Mobile Phone. Your mobile phone can now be your access control card. A virtual key that only you use. Ensuring a secure network, up-to-date user database & peace of mind that the authorized user has access. Check out how mobile credentials can help you.
Security Drones being deployed by Queensland police
Security Drones are being used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Queensland police are deploying drones with updated AI technology. With Women’s Rugby World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup will we have access to this technology in NZ. Click here to read more
Traffic Cameras Being Trialed Without Public Knowledge
Waka Kotahi has rolled out a trial of smart traffic cameras that detect mobile phone use and if people are wearing a seat-belt or not without public knowledge
Private CCTV to be linked to Police database in Oz
Councils are reimbursing residents to link their private CCTV systems to the police database to assist in the investigation and prevention of crime
Police Roll Out New Drug Testing Tool
NZ Police roll out new drug testing tool called Lumi – check out how it will help our front line Police do their job better
Physical Security to Help Protect Shops from Ram Raids
Physical security funded by the Government will be used to help protect shops from ram raids. Fog cannons, security alarms & screens will also be considered depending on specific needs of retailer. Check out where the money is coming from here