This is Infologue’s annual round-up of the best body cameras available in the UK for security in 2023. This article will focus on non-streaming, widely available body worn cameras. It will not include “Amazon bodycams” as the majority of these are unsuitable for professional security teams. All of the models on this list are body cameras with audio and video recording. While this list is aimed at the professional security industry, many of the models listed can double as personal or police body cameras. When choosing the best body-worn cameras for UK security in 2023, we looked at 4 m...

This is Infologue’s annual rankings of the best knife arch walkthrough metal detectors for the UK in 2023. All models listed are available for purchase in the United Kingdom. The rankings were compiled with security companies in mind as the primary customer and as such take in to account things such as cost, accessibility, convenience as well as performance and reliability.  RISK P1 Portable Knife Arch Description: The RISK P1 Portable Knife Arch is a professional security walkthrough metal detector that has been constructed with a modular design. This means that it can be taken apart...

This is Infologue’s annual rankings of the best handheld metal detector security wands available in the UK this year. The rankings are based on research conducted by Interconnective Security Products who have tested every metal detector wand on this list. The rankings take into account sensitivity, price, reliability and suitability for use by UK security personnel. 1.) The Garrett Super Scanner V Security Wand Metal Detector Description: It is no surprise that the Garrett Super Scanner V takes the top spot this year. It is the world’s most recognisable, and most copied, hand held me...

This is Infologue’s annual rankings of the best security stab vest UK models. This list has been compiled by the team at Interconnective Security Products who have tested every stab vest listed. Only UK Home Office stab vests are covered in this article, and the rankings are in no particular order. Fortis Zip-Front Stab Vest Description: The Fortis Zip-Front Stab Vest is a black, overt body armour that has been certified by the UK Home Office to a KR1+SP1 standard. Fortis are the only UK manufacturer that still uses aramid fibre in their stab vests (not just their ballistic vests) whic...

Heald Ltd, the Yorkshire based manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems has been announced as the winner of the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer category at the Outstanding Security Performance Awards 2022 (OSPAs). The OSPAs was held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel London on Thursday 24th February 2022 bringing together over 500 professionals from the British security industry. Hosted by The Chase’s quizmaster, Paul Sinha, the OSPAs recognise and reward companies and individuals across the security sector. They are designed to be both independent and inclusive, providing...

Over the last few months, Interconnective has been steadily releasing innovative new products under their Securitygear brand. The latest of these products is the new Securitygear Security Officers Notebook which, interestingly, uses no paper in its construction. This novel take on the security officers' pocket notebook is made using calcium carbonate, commonly referred to as stone paper, which means that not only is it far more environmentally friendly than standard notebooks but also has a unique trait. It is completely waterproof. Calcium Carbonate does not absorb water in the same way t...

Heald Ltd, the Yorkshire based manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems that protect some of the world’s most high profile buildings from vehicle attacks, has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer category at the Outstanding Security Performance Awards 2022 (OSPAs). From their HQ in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, Heald operates on a global scale with over 70% of its products being exported overseas. Countries Heald has products installed in include the UK, USA, Norway, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Jordan. High-profile installs include Beale Stre...

Long-time security equipment supplier, Interconnective Security Products, has announced the launch of The Partner MK4 Body Camera. According to Interconnective, The Partner MK4 Body Camera is a high-spec, low-cost, locally-installed body-worn camera solution with an integrated Digital Evidence Management Software package. “While most companies are moving toward a SaaS model with ongoing software fees and cloud storage costs, we believe that there is still a large market for locally-installed solutions that do not require ongoing payments or expensive upkeep. The Partner MK4 aims to addres...

Security specialist Securitay has witnessed a 10 per cent increase in revenue following the introduction of mobile workforce management technology from BigChange. By switching from paper-based planning and reporting, Securitay has improved the efficiency of job allocation, completion reporting and invoicing, which has resulted in a significant increase in income from the existing client base. The Dundee-based company has also been able to respond to an exponential growth in demand, because of COVID restrictions, without having to employ additional staff.   “To put it simply BigChang...

On the 13th of July 2021, Interconnective announced that they will now be offering carbon fibre body armour as well as their traditional aramid fibre and soft-steel variants. This development comes as Interconnective, one of the UK’s longest-running front-line equipment providers, has been greatly expanding its product range following the launch of its new webstore. The new line of carbon fibre body armour is manufactured by UK based, PPSS Group, who since launching in 2009 have become well-known in the security sector for the quality of their equipment. PPSS’ range of carbon fibre sta...