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remains at severe, and we do not expect a significant change in the coming months. This means that spontaneous attacks will continue, most of which can be expected to be low sophistication utilising common weapons such as knives, axes and hammers. More sophisticated attacks can also be expected at random locations.


The unparalleled use of the internet and technology to radicalise and reach audiences, often away from the gaze of the security services, will be a key challenge. As ISIS suffers defeats in various areas of the globe and their members disperse, there is a risk that they will return home or travel to other areas of the globe to mount attacks. There is also a risk that those resident in the UK may mount attacks instead of attempting to travel.


The City is one of the safest parts of the capital, but we are never complacent, especially when it comes to countering terrorism. For the security sector, testing and exercising your emergency plans are essential, and Project Griffin and Project Argus are two such facilitation tools which play a key role in preparedness. Work with your business neighbours to extend your security reach and ‘buddy’ your exercising.


David Clark, CPP, PCI, PSP Chair Security Commonwealth on behalf of ASIS UK


2016 has seen some truly game changing tactics from those that wish to cause harm


to the West, the attack in Nice really demonstrated how easy it can be to turn an everyday vehicle into a devastating weapon; the only real surprise is that an attack of this magnitude hasn’t happened sooner, or since. It is testimony to the foresight of UK security professionals that similar locations to Nice, such as London's South Bank, invested in protection from this type of attack in 2012. Crowded places not only need to be protected from improvised explosive devices, be they person or vehicle borne, they need to be protected from possible attacks by vehicles and other unsophisticated weapon methods.


2017 could well be the dawn of yet more unsophisticated attacks that can be perpetrated using everyday items and equipment and are likely to happen anywhere. Protecting from these attacks will be extremely difficult; awareness, behavioural detection, and relying on instincts could well be the best methods to identify a potential attack, as traditional intelligence gathering and mitigation will no longer help us as they once would. We will all need to be more risk aware and smarter in our approach to unsophisticated attacks in 2017.


© CI TY S ECURI TY MAGAZ INE – WINT ER 2016 /17


James Kelly Chief Executive British Security Industry Association


One of the main lessons learnt following the terrible incidents across Europe in 2016


is that the private security industry has a huge role to play in the efforts to protect the UK public from similar attacks. Increased partnership work and the sharing of intelligence between industry and the police will be an essential tool in the fight against extremism. There has already been some significant progress made in this area through the Police and Security Group (PaS) initiative, launched in 2014 to improve collaboration between the Police, Private Security Industry and Security Teams of businesses.


We have also seen a change in the types of terrorist attacks being carried out. It is, therefore, important that the general public remain vigilant and alert at all times, and that they call 999 immediately if they see anyone acting suspiciously or suspect unattended packages or bags may be a threat.


Businesses should ensure that they engage with reputable security suppliers and that they clearly define their operational requirements. Quality should always be the most important factor when procuring any security product or service and so it is essential that businesses do not take a ‘cheapest is best’ approach to their security. The BSIA has recently published a white paper on this subject which examines the challenges of buying and selling high- quality security solutions. For end users, the paper provides recommendations on procuring security solutions distilled from the discussion throughout the paper.


Steve Johnson Assistant Chief Constable, Crime Police Scotland


As we have all witnessed recently, there have been a number of terrorist atrocities


committed throughout the world which is reflected in the current UK threat level from International Terrorism being at SEVERE - an attack is highly likely. Countering the threat from terrorism is a core policing priority for Police Scotland and we are working with Police forces, law enforcement agencies and security partners within the UK and around the world to counter this threat and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our communities.


To protect Scottish communities, we have a cadre of Counter Terrorism Security Advisors who deliver a range of protective security advice, guidance and products to various businesses, companies and industry sectors. We are assisted by the Scottish Business


www. c i t y s e cu r i t yma g a z i n e . c om


Resilience Centre who are trained to deliver Project Griffin, which is a protective security product developed by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), aimed at increasing public safety and security. Through NaCTSO we have rolled out ‘train the trainer’ courses for Project Griffin which enables companies to deliver this protective security product in-house thereby reaching as many members of staff as possible. This is just one example of the ongoing collaborative work being delivered to keep Scotland safe.


As the threat to the UK remains very real, I would encourage everyone to be alert but not alarmed, be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. It has often been said that ‘communities defeat terrorism’ and I am firmly of the belief that this is the case.


Andrew Nicholls, MSyI Chief Executive Security Institute


In a world which has fast growing and rapidly changing threats the


challenge for security


professionals is considerable. Security experts need formal qualification and the benefit of CPD so that they can demonstrate how they are keeping up with the demands of modern business. The recent Security Institute conference illustrated the range of knowledge that is needed by professionals to be able to manage these risks. In my work, as a Director of the Security Institute, I constantly come into contact with members who are working in one of the many specialist areas of security management. These subjects range from areas as complex as nuclear security through to being able to advise on the challenges of conflict in the workplace. In addition to needing to build our own personal skills there is also the importance of us all being able to work better together, not only within the sector but also with the authorities.


Almost every day we hear about a new crime trend or some international incident and consider how that could affect our own work. Initiatives such as CSSC give business the important advantage of being able to share information quickly with their work force. Looking ahead to 2017, all organisations need to be prepared for a crisis and it is clear that when something very serious happens then it is the Security Manager who will take the lead. Recent events in Europe have illustrated so clearly how we all have to be prepared for the worst to happen and contingency plans will only be successful if they have been tested and updated.


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