With a nuisance alarm rate of 3% and a probability of detection of >95%, RFI immunity and one of the lowest per metre costs, fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems may seem the ideal choice to provide early warning of intrusion into large sites. See:
http://cim.pennnet.com/display_article/319242/27/ARTCL/none/none/1/Fiber-optic-technology-updates-old-fashioned-security-/
But what are the drawbacks and the alternatives, and do they work well with a rattly chain link fence? This, and many other subjects are covered during the core skills Security Management Stage 1 Course, a postgraduate-level, university-accredited programme which takes place in the UK during the period 17-28 November 2008. Click on the link below for full programme details.
http://www.arc-tc.com/pages/university_acredited_sm.asp#sm1
This course may be used to obtain credits towards the Middlesex University Work-Based Learning Studies MSc (Corporate security Management).
