Posted on 02/09/10, filed under Spy Equipment | No Comments
Technological advancements mean that it now easier than ever for those who wish to make malicious phone calls to do so anonymously, and if you have found yourself on the receiving end of such activity it goes without saying that you will want to nip the problem in the bud as soon as possible.
Whatever the nature of the malicious phone calls, they can have a major negative impact on your life, although putting a stop to them can prove to be a little difficult.
Although you can report the problem to police and keep a record of the times, dates and durations of calls, sufficient action often can’t be taken due to lack of evidence.
Luckily though, just as technology has given the culprits the opportunity to make ‘anonymous’ calls, technology is also on your side when it comes to catching them in the act.
Spy equipment such as a mobile voice recorder is a key weapon in your fight against nasty telephone calls, and will prove vital in allowing you to present hard evidence to police.
Mobile voice recorders can capture every second of phone calls, and playback is incredibly clear. The culprit won’t have a clue that they’re being recorded, and as these devices are can record for up to 99 hours, you should be able to gather enough evidence to bring the culprit bang to rights.
Posted on 01/09/10, filed under News | No Comments
Locals who use Druids Oak park in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, recently breathed a sigh of relief when council officials confirmed that they will spend £8,000 on new CCTV surveillance equipment.
The park has recently been subjected to several bouts of anti social behaviour, and it is hoped that the cost of the new CCTV equipment will be justified through a huge reduction in repair costs.
The play area is a magnet for local youths, and whilst the majority enjoy the park in a responsible manner, there is a handful who choose to cause havoc. It is thought that those responsible for vandalism in the park are local youths rather than young children using the play equipment, and Quedgeley Parish Council have now come to the end of their tether.
This isn’t the first time that surveillance equipment has been installed in Druids Oak park, although the expensive new equipment is considerably more hi-tech and will capture clearer images of offenders.
Local councillor Andy Lewis welcomed the installation of the new equipment and said:
“It’s one of those ongoing problems.
“It’s been going on for years. For years police have been running initiatives with youths hanging around in the park.
“It has reared its ugly head again.
“If anything can be done to appease the residents around there and make the problem stop or move on, then that’s a good idea.”
The CCTV equipment is set to be installed in the coming weeks.
Posted on 27/08/10, filed under News | No Comments
Whilst there have recently been reports of local councils dismantling speed cameras in a bid to slash costs, it looks as though motorists in London won’t be so lucky.
Scores of average speed cameras could soon appear in areas with speed limits of 20mph, and they could even take the place of speed bumps.
The subject of speed cameras always provokes extreme emotions, and these latest reports are certainly no exception. Since speed cameras were first introduced, many have accused them of being a money-making medium rather than a contribution to road safety.
If the average speed cameras are installed, many motorists fear that they will be under increasing surveillance, as car registrations captured would be stored centrally.
Those caught exceeding the 20mph limit would find themselves subject to a hefty fine, and the plans are already gathering pace, with four boroughs already pencilled in for a trial of the surveillance equipment.
If the trial proves to be a success, several hundred new speed cameras would add to nearly 800 cameras which are already in operation.
As usual, campaigners at Big Brother Watch were quick to comment on the plans, and a spokesperson said:
“Average speed cameras are just a new form of surveillance and now there’s nowhere you can escape their beady eye.
“ANPR cameras started off in the City as a response to the IRA bombings but have grown into a general traffic monitoring tool and the next step will be toll charging.”
If the cameras get the go ahead, there really will be nowhere to hide for London’s many motorists.
