Security & Policing 2013: Zaun crowned winners of Security Innovation Awards
Zaun’s Rapid Deployable System (RDS) fence has been widely praised for offering a fast, effective and adaptable solution for areas which need high security temporary fencing. The product’s success was experienced first at the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe meeting in Brighton last April then cemented during a tour from Brighton to Birmingham via Manchester for the three main political parties’ autumn conferences.
The UK security industry is a world leader in the innovation of Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing and Services and the award, now in its 10th year, looks to recognise continued investment and innovation in countering security threats.
Paul Painter, director of finance and sales at Zaun Limited, said: “This award will mean a tremendous amount to every member of the Zaun and Highway Care teams who have worked tirelessly to develop, trial, manufacture and install this solution for the protection and security of the public.
“While the product itself has already received positive feedback from the police and industry, it is hugely exciting to win this evening, cementing the importance of the product within the wider security landscape.”
Paul Everitt, chief executive of aerospace, defence, space and security trade organisation said: “The UK security industry has a global reputation for innovation and technological advancement. These are essential attributes in delivering safety and security in complex environments with the minimum disruption to public life. I am delighted that this year’s Security Innovation Award has attracted outstanding examples of UK expertise and the selection process was incredibly tough.
“Zaun’s RDS fencing stood out as a technology that not only offers a superior security product, but also as one which will save time, improve efficiency and allow security providers, including the police force, to deploy resources in ways that will best serve the public.”
The Security Innovation Award ceremony was held at the Security & Policing Dinner 2013 on 12 March 2013. The dinner hosted more than 250 guests from industry and marked the start of this year’s Security & Policing Exhibition which runs from 12-14 March 2013.
The Award runner up was 3rd Forensic in partnership with the Metropolitan Police and their Forensic Image Linking and Management database. This database is unique in managing unidentified images submitted to police from sources such as CCTV, mobile phones and social media from start to finish. The database has already produced results in linking images to violent and persistent criminals, offering stronger court evidence.
