In this regular feature, we focus on security partnership news, views and updates


CSSC Scotland supporting the UCI Cycling World Championships Morning Briefings


The inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships was hosted by the UK this summer, bringing together the


world’s greatest riders in what was the largest cycling event in history.


Over 8,000 athletes took part – more than the impressive Commonwealth Games – and over 1 million spectators turned out to cheer on their favourite competitors.


Some ups and downs were expected – during the road races and more broadly across public life – with significant road closures mobilised and protest activity being a constant threat. However, thanks to robust pre-competition planning and multi-agency collaboration throughout the competition days, the event was a huge success with many now campaigning for the Tour de France to make a grand return to the UK.


The engagement between Cross-Sector Safety and Security Communications (CSSC) and Police Scotland in particular stands out as a fine example of effective partnership and coordination.


The CSSC disseminates critical information to organisations about upcoming events or significant unplanned incidents that could affect their operations. As a network, the CSSC keeps UK companies informed of direct and indirect issues which may cause business interruption, enabling them to activate their resilience plans effectively.


Over the two weeks of competition days, CSSC collaborated with Police Scotland to facilitate breakfast briefings, with daily intelligence bulletins shared to over 350 business leaders, including officials from transport, government, retail, hospitality, and real estate sectors.


Through such effective coordination, intelligence sharing, and planning, the UCI Cycling World Championships was delivered safely and memorably on the international stage.


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Initiated in January 2013, CSSC Scotland exemplifies a collaborative endeavour between Scotland’s public and private sectors. Its establishment coincided with the lead-up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2014 Ryder Cup, events for which it demonstrated effectiveness.


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CSSC Scotland serves as a platform for the mutual sharing of safety, security, and resilience insights between public and private sectors. In times of events and incidents affecting businesses, CSSC provides an authoritative and clear voice to deliver essential messages.


CSSC East Midlands


Now over five years old, CSSC East Midlands continues to be an active and committed voluntary organisation established to enable East Midlands business and other communities to be safety and security aware, by improving communication between public and private sectors on criminal and security trends and to create a legacy of cooperation, communication, awareness


Over the past quarter year, recruitment into CSSC East Midlands has continued to rise steadily as a result of promotion at conferences and seminars and recommendations from current members who have found the information relayed through the CSSC network to be effective and timely. As always, those interested in the messaging service afforded by CSSC East Midlands are invited to log onto the CSSC site and if they like what they see, complete the joining form available on the site: www.thecssc.com – it really is that easy to do.


At the June 2023 Board Meeting the Head of East Midlands Special Operations Unit gave an update on serious crime trends across the area. Highlighted were concerns in respect of forced labour/slavery, children as victims, and online fraud both within the East Midlands region and nationally. The key takeaway from this is clear: should anyone have reasonable suspicions of crimes related to these and other areas they are encouraged to report them to the police service.


Over the next half year, CSSC East Midlands will be conducting Strategy, Charter, Mission and Messaging reviews. We shall also be engaging in security and safety events sponsored by the police services, the Security Institute and us, so look out for further news in this area.


For further information, please visit: www.thecssc.com


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International Security Officers’ Day 2023 in the City of London


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onday 24th July 2023 was International


Security Officers’ Day – a day to say ‘Thank You’ and recognise security officers and front of house staff for the amazing work they do 24/7 (hence the date).


The first International Security Officers’ Day was in 2016, having been established by the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL), who took their inspiration from Singapore who two years earlier decided to make this a day of recognition.


The City Security Council arranged a day’s events to acknowledge security officers’ unwavering commitment and bravery to ensure the safety and protection of people, property and assets in a variety of challenging environments.


In the morning, SIA CEO Michell Russell and Chair Heather Bailey visited buildings in the City of London to meet their security teams.


The celebrations then moved to a gathering in the Old Library (picture


opposite) in the Lloyd’s of


London building for lunch and for security officers to network with representatives from the City of London Police, the BSIA and


City of London Corporation, and Security Institute, President Baroness Ruth Henig CBE, DL, and Don Randall MBE, Chairman of the City of London Crime Prevention Association, who were there to support and acknowledge this special day.


Michelle Russell and Heather Bailey addressed the audience and Michelle presented CSC certificates to those that had gone above and beyond in their duty.


It was a great day; thank you again to all the wonderful security officers who look after us.


Many thanks for the support from Lloyd’s of London and Lorraine Mansfield of Mitie Security who facilitated the venue, and SecuriGroup who sponsored lunch. Thanks also to the CSC Team for arranging the day, especially Jane Cork and Claire-Louise Hagon.


Graham Bassett City Security magazine Editorial Committee


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