Release Date: 26 March 2003


CCTV User Group receives sponsorship boost

The North Yorkshire CCTV User Group has received a major boost to its programme.

A sponsorship deal has been struck with Fujifilm which will see the brand leader in the CCTV Media market become the sponsor of the North Yorkshire CCTV User Group CCTV Operator of the Year Award 2003.

The User Group, which is a partnership between the police, local authorities and Catterick Garrison, was set-up to improve standards of primary monitoring of CCTV across the North Yorkshire area.

As CCTV Project Manager John Bolton explained, the deal is a real coup for the organisation: "We are delighted to have such a major name as Fujifilm involved with our project. They are the world market leader in the imaging industry and, through their experience of the market, Fujifilm are a key player in the CCTV field. With the help of their generous sponsorship we will be able to reward our region's best CCTV operator."

Tim Husband of Fujifilm was more than happy to assist the project: "CCTV User Groups from across the country play a vital part in improving the way CCTV systems are used. The raising of standards within the industry can only have a positive effect on society as a whole and Fujifilm is dedicated to helping make this happen."

The award will be given to the operator who consistently achieves a high level of professional performance and achievement, or for the exceptional monitoring of a specific incident. The winner will be presented with a specially designed silver salver and £600 in holiday vouchers at a ceremony to be held at Police Headquarters at Northallerton on 7 April.

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* Note: this news release is issued electronically and will not be duplicated with a posted copy

* If you require further information please contact Tim Husband at Fujifilm on 020 7586 5900.