Leaderware
Orphaned CCTV control rooms
February 2013, Surveillance
Managers need to take a role in directing and guiding the control room, looking at new ways to improve and engaging in a continual learning process.
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The behaviour of cars
January 2013, Surveillance
Although cars themselves have no intrinsic behaviour, the people who use them create variations in movement and use that can directly indicate that an incident is in the process of occurring or will occur.
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The evolving security discipline
November 2012, News & Events
At the core of every career choice there is a wish for respect and a chance to play a meaningful part in your own and other people’s future, probably related to the need for self-actualisation.
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The frustration and dangers of queues
October 2012, News & Events
Queues are something that most of us experience almost every day, that we often take for granted, yet they affect us physically, emotionally and can even lead to life threatening issues.
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The role of mobile camera surveillance vehicles
September 2012, News & Events
Recent South African developments have shown the need for more in-depth CCTV coverage in conflict situations to allow a visual account of situations and provide evidence of what happened and responsibilities.
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Coaching and performance
August 2012, Surveillance
The role of a coach in sporting teams has being highlighted recently with various coach changes for national teams in the headlines. The premise is that a coach can change the way things happen and turn around teams, even with the same set of players. I have come up with some ideas about what activities the best coaches should be engaging in.
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Shifts and work periods for CCTV operators
March 2012, Surveillance
There is an ongoing debate over the use of 12 or 8-hour shifts for CCTV personnel and which is more suitable.
For me, there are two sides to this. If one looks at 12-hour shifts, they tend to be easier ...
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