Former Avon and Somerset Police Inspector, Derek Maltby once ran a large shopping centre in Bristol, including the operation of a 56-camera CCTV system.
Now he is head of Global MSC Security specialising in the design of CCTV and access control systems for both businesses and local authorities from Bristol to Barbados.
Derek says: “The Caribbean commission came about as a result of gaining a good reputation with the Thames Valley Police Force. They were asked by the Attorney General of Barbados to assist with the installation of the first CCTV system in the St Lawrence Gap area and as we were trusted to possess the specialist knowledge required, we were asked to lend a hand.” Closer to home the Global MSC Security team have assisted companies and local authorities, including Peterborough City Council, Bristol City Council, Salisbury District Council, Torbay Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Business West, Thames Valley Police and BT.
Much of their activity is advising on the updating of existing systems which have become outdated and unreliable. Derek says: “The pace of change in technology is so fast that there is now a bewildering range of options facing the people who make the decisions about which security systems to use. One of our most important roles is to properly understand the issues facing clients and cutting through the jargon to find the best answer for their needs. We aim to design a system which is unobtrusive, proportionate to the challenges being faced and no more expensive than it needs to be. You often don?t need the most costly option, either in terms of the equipment to be installed or the method of data transmission.”
Global MSC Security reports that it manages the installation process, including ducting, siting, timing and phasing of cameras. The consultants can advise on applying for funding and provide training and practical advice for staff. Derek merged his MSC Security Consultancy with Global Intelligence Group in April 2004. The group has three further branches:
Global Intelligence Music; specialists in protecting the property of artistes and music companies; in 2003 it was estimated that $4.5 billion in revenues were stolen by music pirates.
Global Computer Security; forensic analysis of computer equipment for law enforcement agencies, Trading Standards organisations and corporations.
Global Intelligence Solutions; corporate security audits, personal protection, surveillance and valuables recovery service.
