How can policing, business and security providers support the changes needed? continued Adrian Moore’s comments continued.


Much of the work currently being undertaken within the private sector on this front may not be unique, but should be understood in the context of supplementing the vital work already being undertaken within the public sector. Such collaboration and support is increasingly crucial given the increasing strains on public sector resources as the terrorist threat to the UK rises to unprecedented levels.


Andrew Nicholls MSyI Deputy Chairman Security Institute


Sadly, managing the risk of a terrorist attack is now something that we have to include in the running of


any business. By working together, we can all achieve so much more but sometimes simple processes are either misunderstood or not fully appreciated. The excellent work done by the police in producing ‘Run, Hide, Tell’ gives all of us essential advice to follow in the event of a terrorist attack but in many instances organisations are not actively encouraging their staff to watch it. We expect the authorities to produce good information for us but when they do so we should all get involved in cascading the necessary information. The Cross-sector Safety and Security Communication (CSSC) partnership is a leading-edge example of how the private sector can support the police by working in partnership to onward cascade essential information to business. When an incident happens, people need information quickly and this helps them to brief their teams and also enables managers make the necessary decisions.


The terrorist threat has become part of everyday life. It does not matter if you are on holiday, out for the night or travelling to work, we all have a key part to play in keeping alert and developing a security culture.


Richard Webster Commercial Director SGC Security Services


One of the significant challenges for security providers is the diminishing labour pool of licensed


security personnel, with a steady downturn in licence renewals since 2013. In part, the race to the bottom in pricing for security contracts has been the cause: the squeeze on margins


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leads to a shortage of people in the industry, because it’s not attractive enough in terms of wages and prospects. This is not helped by the government publicly procuring on price, to my mind sending the wrong message.


Security providers can overcome some of these challenges by increasing the appeal of a job in security. We are building a concept of “Do it” – to empower people with knowledge and encourage them in their efforts. We currently have funding to offer free training and licensing, enabling us to attract and select high-calibre staff.


As part of the government’s increasing investment in counter terrorism, consideration should be given to empowering the security sector by supporting our efforts to empower our staff. Terrorism is not going away and a realistic understanding of the cost of security is needed. Partnership and collaboration need to be more than just words.


Richard Jenkins CEO National Security Inspectorate (NSI)


Changes implemented by companies within the electronic security systems


sector are significantly contributing to the reduction in false alarms attended by the police service. These measures include the introduction of alarm confirmation technologies and the filtering of false alarms.


NSI and SSAIB approval enable the police to identify security companies audited against relevant standards and in line with the NPCC Guidelines on Police Response to Security Systems. Approval enables installers and/or their clients to apply through the police URN (unique reference number) system for a direct police response for alarm systems they install.


Strengthening public and private sector


The police service has harnessed private sector collaboration working with trusted partners – alarm receiving centres and installers approved by the security specialist UKAS accredited Certification Bodies, NSI and SSAIB.


Police forces, working in cooperation with some NSI companies and their customers, can, with the necessary permissions, gain access to video surveillance images to assist their investigations.


In particular, some NSI approved companies package evidence collated during loss prevention activities on behalf of national retailers and submit this to the police


www. c i t y s e cu r i t yma g a z i n e . com > 9 pursuing specific prosecutions.


These collaborations are testament to the impact public and private security can have in safeguarding our communities. This theme will be the subject of the forthcoming NSI Summit on 22nd March at The Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham.


Mike Bajwa Commercial Development Manager Universal Security Systems Limited


With the marked increase in terrorist activity in the


past year, it is clear that the police, businesses and security providers must all work together with effective, deliberate, and planned collaboration to protect the public.


It is no longer acceptable for us to be siloed in our approach; all parties must communicate effectively, work on security and incident plans with input from each other, and ensure we have a joined-up approach when creating plans for security systems design, risk assessments, emergency plans, or overall strategy by the police.


It is vital for businesses and security providers to be aware of the latest threat information from police intelligence, not only via an effective instant communication channel for urgent information, but also via face-to-face seminars, meetings and events where information and mitigation strategies can be shared.


As a security systems provider, we need to review existing systems and future designs to ensure, for example, that CCTV and Intercom systems are present not only in the public areas typically covered, but also now take into account areas of refuge, or other areas where the public may hide in the event of a gun or knife terrorist attack.


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