COUNTER TERRORISM
COUNTER TERRORISM Recognising the
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ny month now we are expecting the updated CONTEST (UK Counter
Terrorism strategy) to be published. I hope the '4 Ps' of Prevent, Pursue, Protect and Prepare are retained as they have served us well. I have little doubt there will be much greater emphasis given to the cyber threat. Very importantly, I also expect an enhanced contribution from the private security industry (PSI) to be a primary intention.
While progress has been made, I have no doubt there is massive potential in guarding, event and leisure security that remains untapped. We already respect the private sector designers and manufacturers of security kit from barriers to CCTV, and the IT scientists tackling cyber crime.
However, some of that respect needs to be given to front-line security staff, and they deserve our respect.
contribution from the
They preserve our safety, and look after our property, with a big commitment to what is 'out of hours' to the general public. While the police, through cuts and competing priorities, struggle to maintain their presence, our guards and stewards are there.
• Coverage throughout the UK and Ireland • ‘Investors in People’ Since 1999 • Security Excellence Awards Winner
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Top 5% of SIA Approved Contractors
• Counter-Terrorism Specialists • British Standards Institution Accredited
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