Archive for March, 2010

2 RAF Typhoon fighters were scrambled from RAF Conningsby in Lincolnshire on the 22 Mar after unusual mid air conversation during which the words ransom and kidnap were used.

The aircraft en route from the US to Frankfurt then made a request to reduce altitude south of Reading. The RAF then scrambled and circled Kent until the aircraft had left UK airspace.

This was the 2nd time in March alone that the RAF was scrambled in response to unusual air activity.

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A 15 year old boy was killed in front of shocked commuters on Thurs 25 Mar inside Victoria station in London.

The boy was 15 year old Sofyen Ghailan. He had been involved in an ongoing knife battle between rival gangs. He was attacked by a mob during evening rush hour on Thurs and chased into the packed ticket hall cornered and repeatedly stabbed in front of shocked commuters.

His attackers fled leaving 2 knives behind at the scene. The incident was captured on CCTV and there have been 20 arrests. Some of the gang were girls and the gang is of Somali or Afro-Caribbean origin.

This again highlights the lack of respect for life that some have in todays society and a lack grasp of the problem and how to deal with it. This has moved the problem to a new level with gangs apparently care free in there pursuit of street justice.

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The UK is to set up a Maritime Control Centre to monitor shipping after new evidence shows increased electronic traffic concerning the traffic and movement of radiological material.

The Security Minister Lord West has said the increase in piracy around the Horn of Africa and the seaborne Mumbai terror attacks has highlighted the need for such a centre.

With the proliferation of freely available shipping information we feel this is a step in the right direction. Currently anyone can get information on vessel location size cargo destination and current location based on its AIS signal.

There would be absolutely nothing preventing the targeting of such vessels in our waters. Passenger vessels including ferries and cruise liners are at risk and we know from recovered intelligence that places of public gathering are a prime target. What better target than a cruise liner with 1 or 2 thousand people aboard.

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We would like to take this opportunity to tell you about changes taking place over the coming weeks and months. We have embarked on detailed marketing campaign and website revamp. Over the coming weeks we are hoping to make the website work harder and more importantly increase your browsing experience. We intend to add a forum where you can leave comments and ask questions relating to our areas of expertise.

We still intend to populate the Security Network with up to date and relevant information but the frequency may reduce.

We have embarked on this road to enhance our profile and your viewing and navigation experience.

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Figures released by the HSE following a British Crime Survey show an 11.6% increase in physical assaults and threats of violence towards workers.

The 2008/09 survey indicated that 176,000 workers were threatened with violence and 168,000 were subject to an actual assault by members of the public.

In terms of RIDDOR 1995 reported injuries violence was the cause of 6190 cases of harm including four fatalities and 928 major injuries.

The total of 626,000 incidents of violence recorded in 2008/09 found that 36% were repeat victims.

The survey found those employed in the protective service were most at risk.

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The first Corporate Manslaughter case in the UK has been adjourned due to the ill health of the Defendant.

The case started on Tues 23 Feb at Bristol Crown Court where the Judge directed that it would be unfair to expect the defendant to appear in such a state of ill health.

The CEO of Cotswold Geotechnical Holdings faces Corporate Manslaughter and Gross Negligence Manslaughter charges over the death of a worker in 2008.

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