Adrian Leppard, QPM Commissioner City of London Police


Everyone will have noticed the increase in the terrorist threat level and we should all be extra vigilant as a


result. The square mile has long been a target for terrorism and our tactics have developed as the threat has changed over the years.


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We asked leading security organisations, in your view, and in light of the increased threat level...


What should be the main priorities for those developing and delivering security?


What barriers are there to overcome to deliver effective security?


What do you see as the emerging trends and opportunities for all those working in security in 2015? 


Don Randall, MBE Chair City of London Crime Prevention Association


The considerable threat to our safety posed by the terrorist activity linked to


Islamic State, not least with the dangers of British jihadists returning to the UK, continues to be headline news. The proposed increased legislation to deal with potential terrorists returning to the UK from the conflicts in Syria and Iraq highlights how international events can be brought to our shores. Taking this threat into account must be a priority for all those working in security.


Criminals will always strive to be a step ahead and take advantage of any opportunities available to them. As one gap is filled, they will be searching for the next. This means information technology provides a whole range of opportunities, from the criminally minded computer skilled individuals through to state actors and serious/organised crime. For business and individuals, the vigilance to combat cyber crime must remain constant.


In 2015 CSSC will continue to provide crucial security-related information to an audience in excess of 8.5million businesses in less than 30 minutes. This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to the commitment and dedication of all those involved. In 2014, Project Griffin celebrated 10 years. It continues to educate, inspire and bring together those from the security world with law enforcement to enable a highly acknowledged public/private partnership.


Initiatives such as CSSC and Project Griffin identify the strength and reach of partnership working. Next year and beyond, these partnership initiatives provide a blueprint for joint ventures and show that partnership working is imperative for continued success.


The Security Industry continues to offer interesting, challenging and exciting career opportunities and daily becomes ever more professional, with a range of training, qualifications and opportunities; the Chartered Security Professional Standard being the pinnacle qualification.


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Many of you will have seen my officers working alongside security staff from the business community on high visibility patrols across the city. These Project Servator deployments will continue and I would urge all security staff to get involved with my officers.


I am confident that this partnership can help reduce the threat and ensure the square mile remains safe from crime and terrorism.


The nature of security is changing dramatically with the rapid increase in online technology and the potential for remote attacks due to our increasingly online world. The police service and the security industry are having to grapple with ever more sophisticated methods used to commit cybercrime. This challenge will not go away and will only increase in the years to come and I urge every business to take this threat seriously. I have called for a national fraud and cyber crime campaign to educate everyone against this increasing threat. It is only through education that we will arm the public as well as the business community with the necessary skills to prevent cybercrime.


Paul Crowther, OBE Chief Constable British Transport Police


Terrorism, by its very nature, is unpredictable but our people are our greatest asset and their skill in


remaining observant, and reacting to incidents in a calm, professional and proportionate manner, is vitally important if we are to meet the challenge of providing a safe rail environment which is not governed or driven by fear.


World events portrayed in the media, both traditional and particularly digital, continue to have an influence on the threats we face and the perception of risk, and keeping pace with them is one of our biggest challenges. However, it is not a challenge met by police alone.


Encouraging everyone, rail passengers and staff alike, to be vigilant is vital if we are to continue to work to prevent atrocities, but it must be proportionate. We need to get the balance right and ensure people don’t become complacent and immune to the events and issues around them. Yet we must achieve this


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