EDITOR’S WELCOME TO OUR WINTER ISSUE
As global security issues take the headlines, we ask, what’s next?
This year we have had an amazing selection of high quality articles published in the magazine and on our website giving you added security know-how to help prevent crime, which, at end of the day, is what our magazine is all about.
You can check out who made our top 12 finalists on page 31 and read the articles in full from our website.
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warm welcome to the winter 2025 edition of our magazine. This issue reflects a widely held view in the sector: security is largely about people caring for each other in a professional way. It depends on good communication, positive relationships and real commitment behind every policy, procedure and action.
We aim to support this approach by sharing updates, ideas and advice that are useful to everyone working in security, whatever your role.
In this edition, there is a clear thread of collaboration – between the police, local partners and the private sector – and many of our articles show how those connections turn ideas into action. There is also a consistent focus on the impact of global events and emerging threats, and how those working in security must continually adapt their response.
AI is never far from any security conversation at the moment, and that is true here too. We look at the positive impact it can have on security operations and technology, while also airing some of the concerns many of us share, including what it may mean for existing roles, future skills and the availability of jobs in the sector. Martyn’s Law is another recurring topic, with several contributors offering food for thought and practical ideas on how organisations can start preparing for its implementation now.
You will also find articles tackling wider concerns for the sector: how to build sustainability into everything we do; how recruitment is changing for both recruiters and candidates; and updates on keeping people safe this Christmas and throughout the year, including a feature on Operation Reframe from the City of London Police and an update from Stamp Out Spiking – both packed with insights you can take back to your teams, friends and colleagues.
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supports City Security magazine – our advertisers, our article contributors, our proofreader Andrew Buggey, our printers and distributors, and our editorial committee.
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A special welcome to our new Editorial Committee members: Jon Felix, Rod Stobie, Christine Critchley and Neil Evans CSyP. We wish everyone a safe, happy, peaceful Christmas and all the very best for 2026.
Andrea Berkoff Editor
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