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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. In these countries responsibility for coordinating local emergency actions is delegated to the regions.

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Managing Emergencies: The Challenges of the Future

Emergency Planning

In the UK this is the Civil Contingencies Act of November 2004. The provincial emergency plan is fully digital and it is coordinated by the civil protection service of the region. The Kerslake Report: An Independent Review into the Preparedness For, and Emergency Response to, the Manchester Arena Attack on 22nd May 2017.

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SIA New Member Profile: IXP Corporation

Security Industry Association

In 2004, when the industry was skeptical of the benefits of coupling traditional video surveillance with analytics, IXP deployed complete smart CCTV solutions to multiple university clients. It helps detect unauthorized access, suspicious activities or safety hazards, allowing for swift intervention.