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Audax aid in launch of the ‘Introduction to Body Worn Video (BWV) Cameras’ CPD Training

Leading the way in mobile, digital evidence gathering technology, Audax® are delighted to announce the launch of the Introduction to Body Worn Video (BWV) Cameras CPD Training, aimed at working security professionals.

Traditionally worn by the Emergency Services, local authority employees, and civil enforcement officers, body worn video is becoming increasingly popular as evidence-gathering technology on the security frontline across the globe. This innovative technology is paving the way for both security and personal safety applications, with private companies now issuing BWV to frontline staff, covering them in the case of abuse.

As sponsors of The Professional Security Officer Magazine ( TPSO), we have also been working with our friends and colleagues at THE GUILD OF SECURITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS (GSIP) over the past year to produce this educational course.

Audax believe that improving the knowledge and standards of BWV use is crucial when it comes to ensuring that the end-user is getting the most out of these ground-breaking products. As worldwide leaders in developing BWV technologies, Audax ® ’s team of experts have provided their wealth and depth of experience in the creation of this high quality training for no charge, to aid the peer support ethos of GSIP. It has been created to ensure security professionals are properly utilising their devices and improve user confidence with an understanding of the rules of use.

This initially FREE online CPD training is made up of 10 hours of study, in which the participant must pass 35 of the 40 questions in order to obtain the pass certificate.

It is designed to introduce security professionals to Audax® BWV, demonstrating important considerations, practical use, professional standards and Data Protection Acts. On top of these key topics, the extensive table of contents also includes:

  • The difference between BWV and CCTV
  • Overt vs Covert!
  • Resources and background information on BWV projects and initiatives
  • Made in the UK – An introduction to Audax® BWV
  • Understanding BWV concept and technology
  • Evidential continuity
  • The advantages of Digital Evident Management system (DEMS)
  • Unique with Bio-AX® and Audax® cameras

And much more.

After completing the Audax’s Introduction to Body Worn Video Cameras CPD Training, the participants will be more competent and confident with BWV cameras including Bio-AX® and other Audax® cameras, greatly improving camera utilisation and effectiveness.

Bio-AX® All-In-One Camera

The award-winning Bio-AX® is Audax®’s next-generation wearable all-in-one security solution. With features including HD video and audio, remotely controlled record and live stream ability, password secure rear camera, and internal GPS, the Bio-AX® is the ‘flagship’ of their camera range.

Originally funded by the European Union H2020 Instrument and going on to win the Communications System Award at the Counter Terror Business award and the Most Innovative in Security Technology at the Innovation & Excellence Awards 2019, it’s no surprise that members of the security industry across the globe are choosing Bio-AX® as their BWV solution.  

Commenting on the launch of this innovative training, Audax Owner and Managing Director, Adam Liardet, said:

“We’re proud to be involved once again in being pioneers in the body worn video space, this time with certified online training for all those wanting to use, or already using, BWV. Improving knowledge and standards is an important part of BWV use justification and ‘walking the walk’ and ‘going the extra mile’ is the essence of Audax.”

To find out more about this course, and to complete the enrolment assessment, visit https://physicalsecurityskills.com/introduction-to-body-worn-video-bwv-cameras/

About Audax®

Audax have been the worldwide Pioneers in Body Worn Video (BWV) technology since 2005. We are approved Members of Made in Britain as we design, develop, and perform all final assembly, testing and quality control functions for our products at our Plymouth Headquarters. Silver members of BAPCO (for all professionals using or developing Public Safety technology); The Guild of Security Industry Professionals and accredited to the Good Business Charter; the Audax team is predominantly composed of service veterans and are proud to have the Gold Award of the Armed Forces Covenant. 

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Audax receives Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award 2022

As one of 156 organisations this year to have been recognised by the UK government for their outstanding support towards the armed forces community, Audax are proud to be among the few who have received the honour of the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award 2022.

Representing the highest badge of honour, the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award identifies businesses that employ and support those who serve, veterans and their families. Until this year’s cohort, only 30 micro companies had ever achieved this accolade.

Speaking of the award, Owner and Managing Director, Adam Liardet commented: “I am thrilled we have received this honour and it means a great deal to Audax and to me personally. We at Audax pride ourselves on having a team composed of 50% service veterans, including myself. This is a cornerstone to our business culture and Audax are proud to support veterans and the armed forces community both within business and the wider community.”

Audax recognises the contribution that the members of the Armed Forces make to the nation through their service and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to pledge Audax’s support of the Armed Forces Community. As part of the pledge, Audax supports: the employment of veterans; employees who choose to be members of the Reserve Forces (including the establishment of Reservist HR procedures); and local cadet units, either in local community or local schools, where possible.

For example, Mike Pitt, an Audax Company Director and Veteran Submariner, is a volunteer guide for HMS Courageous. The Courageous Volunteer Guides (CVGs), a group of former Royal Navy personnel, provide visitors with an in-depth tour of Courageous and the Submarine Service. As the name suggests, they are all volunteers and receive absolutely no payment for the work they do.

Audax believe we all have a role to play in ensuring that the Armed Forces community is not disadvantaged by service, and by employing veterans the company gains hugely from their direct experience of the operational environment, and their personal appreciation of customer needs and aspirations. When people leave the armed forces, they do so with unique skills and experiences that directly benefit business. Their potential contribution should never be underestimated and thus are Audax’s preferred first choice in any recruitment that Audax undertakes.

A large number of customers around the globe have also served in their respective countries armed forces so the Audax team share a “bond” with all. It is this “bond” of experience that provides an instant mutual respect and trust. You will always find the Audax stand at an exhibition or event with the Regiments Flag as a “rally point” for all “Once a Rifleman always a Rifleman”. Even the company name comes from part of a regimental motto – Celer et Audax (Swift and Bold).

Minister for Defence People Leo Docherty said: “Regardless of size, location or sector, employing members of the Armed Forces community is good for businesses. These awards recognise the outstanding support for our Armed Forces from employers across the UK and I would like to thank and congratulate each and every one.”

To win an award from the Ministry of Defence, organisations must show that they provide 10 extra paid days leave for reservists and have supportive HR policies in place for veterans, reserves, Cadet Force adult volunteers and spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces. They must also advocate the benefits of supporting those within the Armed Forces community, by encouraging others to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and engage in the Employer Recognition Scheme.

About Audax®

Audax have been the worldwide Pioneers in Body Worn Video (BWV) technology since 2005. We are approved Members of Made in Britain as we design, develop, and perform all final assembly, testing and quality control functions for our products at our Plymouth Headquarters. Silver members of BAPCO (for all professionals using or developing Public Safety technology); The Guild of Security Industry Professionals and accredited to the Good Business Charter; the Audax team is predominantly composed of service veterans and are proud to have the Gold Award of the Armed Forces Covenant. 

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Audax®, BioAX® and Bio-AX® are registered trademarks of Audax Global Solutions Ltd and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Audax. All rights reserved.

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Audax awarded the prestigious accolade of Gold ERS 22 in recognition of the outstanding support they offer to members of the Armed Forces

More than 150 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.

Representing the highest badge of honour, the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards identifies businesses that employ and support those who serve, veterans and their families.

A total of 156 organisations have been recognised this year, the ninth year of the awards scheme.

Of the winners, 44% are either micro-organisations or small and medium sized enterprises, while 33% are public organisations. This demonstrates both the growth in numbers and the depth of supportive employers.

Councils, charities, blue light services, retail and insurance companies are among those that have been recognised.

Minister for Defence People Leo Docherty said:

Regardless of size, location or sector, employing members of the Armed Forces community is good for businesses.

These awards recognise the outstanding support for our Armed Forces from employers across the UK and I would like to thank and congratulate each and every one.

The Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards continues to grow in strength each year, with a current total of 643 holders. Organisations must reapply after five years in order to retain their Gold Award status.

To win an award from the Ministry of Defence, organisations must show that they provide 10 extra paid days leave for reservists and have supportive HR policies in place for veterans, reserves, Cadet Force adult volunteers and spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.

They must also advocate the benefits of supporting those within the Armed Forces community, by encouraging others to sign the Armed Forces Covenant and engage in the Employer Recognition Scheme.

Among those recognised include Morgan Stanley, IBM, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Admiral Group and Groundwork.

Head of People at Admiral Group Rhian Langham said:

We’re thrilled to be recognised with the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. Inclusivity is a key part of our culture at Admiral, and we’re proud to create an environment where everyone feels supported.

Our colleagues with Armed Forces connections have such a positive impact on our business, particularly through their impressive resilience and adaptability, and we’re committed to continue giving them the support they need.

Executive Director at Groundwork Greater Manchester Mike Ormond said:

Groundwork Greater Manchester are extremely proud and delighted to receive an Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence. Our work with the Armed Forces Community, especially supporting veterans to gain new skills and employment, has become a cornerstone of the trust’s activity and this award is a reflection of the amazing outcomes and advocacy services our Veteran’s Employment Team deliver.

We are also fully committed as an organisation to supporting the Armed Forces veterans and reservists who are employed at Groundwork as we recognise the breadth of transferable skills, knowledge and experience they bring to the company as well as the service they have given to our country.

About Audax®

Audax have been the worldwide Pioneers in Body Worn Video (BWV) technology since 2005. We are approved Members of Made in Britain as we design, develop, and perform all final assembly, testing and quality control functions for our products at our Plymouth Headquarters. Silver members of BAPCO (for all professionals using or developing Public Safety technology); The Guild of Security Industry Professionals and accredited to the Good Business Charter; the Audax team is predominantly composed of service veterans and are proud to have the Silver Award of the Armed Forces Covenant. 

Follow @audaxsolutions on Twitter | Follow @audaxglobalsolutionslimited on LinkedIn

View our multi -Award winning, securely encrypted, UK manufactured, BWV Solutions. https://vimeo.com/audaxglobal

Audax®, BioAX® and Bio-AX® are registered trademarks of Audax Global Solutions Ltd and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Audax. All rights reserved.

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Audax cameras featured on France’s popular TF1

On February 17th 2022, Audax Body Worn cameras were featured on France’s popular TF1 at Lunchtime. The piece showed how they are being used by the Police Municipale of LE BARCARÈS,  which is in the Sud de la France.

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Take a look below at a rough translation of the report…

  • The cameras are clearly visible to the members of the public.
  • After giving a warning, they are easy to turn on with a press of the front button.
  • In summer our population goes form 6,000 to 100,000 and with all of the tourists the “problems” increase.
  • The camera is very reassuring for us the police and supports us to evidence our professionalism.
  • It allows us to show our actions are easily justifiable.
  • The cameras are fully supported by the inhabitants.
  • 1st interview -They provide reassurance.
  • 2nd Interview – They should have been actioned a long time ago. Allows us to see things differently and decrease petty crime.
  • The cameras cover a full shift of 8 hours and on return to the Police station the videos are immediately downloaded onto the server via the docking station.
  • The docking Station is for downloading the video and for recharging the batteries.
  • The Police officers do not touch or see the videos everything is automatic and very transparent.
  • The Police Officers have no access to the images. They can’t see them and thus can’t alter them.
  • Videos are kept for 6 months and can be used in court if required.  

Credit to TF1  and Reporters L. Merlier – T. Marquez and J.P. Hequette

Audax cameras are distributed in France by our partners SURETECH SOLUTIONS – 91240 SAINT MICHEL SUR ORGE https://suretech.fr/

About Audax®

Audax have been the worldwide Pioneers in Body Worn Video (BWV) technology since 2005. We are approved Members of Made in Britain as we design, develop, and perform all final assembly, testing and quality control functions for our products at our Plymouth Headquarters. Silver members of BAPCO (for all professionals using or developing Public Safety technology); The Guild of Security Industry Professionals and accredited to the Good Business Charter; the Audax team is predominantly composed of service veterans and are proud to have the Silver Award of the Armed Forces Covenant. 

Follow @audaxsolutions on Twitter | Follow @audaxglobalsolutionslimited on LinkedIn

View our multi -Award winning, securely encrypted, UK manufactured, BWV Solutions. https://vimeo.com/audaxglobal

Audax®, BioAX® and Bio-AX® are registered trademarks of Audax Global Solutions Ltd and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Audax. All rights reserved.

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Audax’s Mike Pitt: Volunteer Guide for HMS Courageous

Supporting those in the Armed Forces community is at the core of Audax culture, and it is great to see our team playing their part. Mike Pitt, an Audax Company Director and Veteran Submariner is a Volunteer Guide for H.M.S. Courageous.

The Courageous Volunteer Guides (CVGs), who are a group of former Royal Navy personnel, provide visitors with an in-depth tour of Courageous and the Submarine Service. As the name suggests, they are all volunteers and receive absolutely no payment for the work they do.

These volunteers give up their time to provide tours to Officer Cadets & Officer Training Courses, Submarine Advisory Group, RN trainees from different areas, not least from the Submarine Training School in HMS Raleigh. Other visitors to the site include: Officer Cadets, Officer Training Courses, Submarine Advisory Group, Cadets / Sea Scouts and others from Industry such as Babcock.

Since 2002, HMS Courageous has been open to visitors as a “Submarine Museum” and provides a fascinating glimpse into the operational world of the ‘Silent Service’. In 2012, Courageous celebrated 10 years’ service as the only nuclear submarine on public display in the United Kingdom and one of only 2 in Europe. It’s so popular that in 2019 they received just under 3,000 visitors.

Audax are proud to support veterans and the armed forces community both within business and the wider community. Our dedication to this cause is further cemented by our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and the Employer Recognition Scheme. 

About Audax®

Audax have been the worldwide Pioneers in Body Worn Video (BWV) technology since 2005. We are approved Members of Made in Britain as we design, develop, and perform all final assembly, testing and quality control functions for our products at our Plymouth Headquarters. Silver members of BAPCO (for all professionals using or developing Public Safety technology); The Guild of Security Industry Professionals and accredited to the Good Business Charter; the Audax team is predominantly composed of service veterans and are proud to have the Silver Award of the Armed Forces Covenant. 

Follow @audaxsolutions on Twitter | Follow @audaxglobalsolutionslimited on LinkedIn

View our multi -Award winning, securely encrypted, UK manufactured, BWV Solutions. https://vimeo.com/audaxglobal

Audax®, BioAX® and Bio-AX® are registered trademarks of Audax Global Solutions Ltd and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2022 Audax. All rights reserved.

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Proudly supporting the Plymouth community this V J Day 75th + 1.

This weekend is a time for the people of Plymouth to come together to remember the end of WWII.

This is a special occasion for so many of our team, which is made up of many ex-service people, as are most of our contractors and consultants too. In fact, in recognition of our support to the defence community, Audax were proud to have been awarded the Silver employer recognition scheme Award of the Armed Forces Covenant.

As a local business, with headquarters in The Millfields, Plymouth, we want to do what we can, not only to commemorate the incredible sacrifices of our armed forces, but also to support our neighbours, friends and family here in Devon. That’s why we’re proud to be sponsoring this event – Plymouth Remembers.

Starting with a Memorial service at Minster Church of St. Andrew, members of the public are then invited to let their hair down and celebrate with some great music, just as the good people of Plymouth did 76 years ago on Sunday 15th August.

Entry costs only £3.00 to come along to the Guildhall to hear the great voices of some amazing acts. This is such a small cost to be entertained by those who have performed in packed out theatres, West End shows by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and on glamorous cruise ships around the world.

What’s happening?

  • 13:30 – F.E.P.O.W Families lay crosses and wreaths outside of St. Andrews followed by the Lord Mayor of Plymouth and the Military representatives.
  •  14:25 – Arrival of Deputy Lieutenant of Devon for the start of the service.
  •  16:00 – End of service and the Deputy Lieutenant of Devon will lay the alter wreath at the Rowan Tree before heading off to the Guildhall. 
  • 16:20 – Public entry to the Guildhall for the start of the celebration until 21:00

For more information, visit: https://vjday75plymouth.co.uk/v-j-day-75-plymouth 

If you’re local, you may also have spotted posters for the event in local shops and supermarkets around the city centre, or even through your post-box in the Plymouth Links.

We’d also like to thank COFEPOW for their support, a global charity dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the Far East Prisoners of War who have shared the event through their website and publication. (https://www.cofepow.org.uk/news/plymouth-remembers-vj-day-75th-1)

We believe actions speak louder than words, which is why we are sponsoring the remembrance of these brave people who helped shape our City for what it is today.

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