Rugby First has passed, with flying colours, a recent British Standard Audit (BS7958), that looked at its management and operation of the town centre’s Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV). The one day-audit, involving the close scrutiny of the CCTV system, its operation, the Control Room and staff, was carried out by the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSIAB), a leading certification body for organisations providing security systems and monitoring services.
The British Standard gives recommendations for the operation and management of CCTV within a controlled environment, such as a control room. It applies where data that might be offered as evidence is received, stored, reviewed or analysed. It also applies to the monitoring of traffic regulations.
Luke Phillips, CCTV and Operations Manager for Rugby First, who operates and manage the towns CCTV system, said: “To be audited to British Standards is not a requirement by law, but we feel it is important as it shows local businesses, residents, and visitors that we are compliant with the GDPR Data Protection Act 2018, regulations & guidance set out by the Surveillance Camera Codes of Practice, and the Information Commissioner’s Office – in short we are running a professional, safe & secure operation. It’s also worth noting that certification with the SSIAB is a mark of excellence, as they are a Security Industry Authority (SIA) approved certification body.”
Jo Kemp, Rugby First Operations Director, said: “I am so pleased for Luke and the CCTV team as they work extremely hard throughout the year – the control room operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year! The team are the ‘eyes of the town centre’, highly skilled and very motivated. Although rarely seen, as they watch the screens from behind closed doors, they work very closely with the Rangers, town centre businesses and the Police, to help keep the town centre safe for all.”
For further information on the town’s centre CCTV system please email Luke@rugbyfirst.org. or visit www.rugbyfirst.org
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The most recognisable and friendly face of Rugby First is the town rangers in their red uniform, but we are also the driving force behind Rugby Bikefest, Christmas Light Switch on and other town centre events as well as operating the town’s CCTV.
Working closely with Rugby Town Centre businesses, we keep them informed and updated, fight business crime, and ensure the town centre is clean, safe, friendly, and welcoming for all. More information can be found at www.rugbyfirst.org. You can also follow us on our social media channels.