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Focus on a Chartered Security


Professional: Why did you become a CSyP?


I applied to the register of Chartered Security Professionals for a number of reasons. Firstly, CSyP is recognised as the ‘gold standard’ for security professionals – a select body of experienced, skilled individuals who are operating to the highest standards. Admission is via a stringent selection process, designed to identify high calibre candidates, all of which appealed to my sense of professionalism.


Secondly, the application process highlighted the breadth of my relevant, transferrable skills and provided further validation of the experience I had gained during my policing career.


John Conaghan shares his journey to becoming a Chartered Security Professional


Tell us about your early career


I chose a career in policing because it was aligned with my personal values and I saw it as a role which would challenge me and give me a structured career path, but I didn’t realise when I joined just how much I would enjoy it, or for how long I would be part of it.


I served over 30 years with British Transport Police, based in London, in a variety of uniform and detective roles, concluding my service as Chief Superintendent, Head of Specialist Operations.


Why did you decide to move to the security sector?


I am excited to be taking the next step in my career, as I launch my business and aim to use my skills and experience to help others manage risk. The security sector was a natural fit for my experience which lends itself to managing crime and terrorism risk. I believe I am well- placed to help businesses assess vulnerability and evaluate risk to develop effective plans, processes and training, enabling managers and staff to mitigate risk effectively.


Whilst I believe I have much to offer, I’m also looking to broaden my knowledge base, learning from professionals already established in the sector. My policing experience in the transport sector provides a good backdrop for advising on proportionate security measures in the commercial operating environment but I am conscious of the need to ensure I achieve a smooth transition.


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Thirdly, I always placed high importance on continuing professional development throughout my career and still do. There is a requirement to maintain continuing professional development to remain on the CSyP register, which aligns with my own approach to maintaining professional competence.


Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, CSyP is a community of highly experienced professionals, from whom I hope to learn and develop. There is a rich vein of information, help and advice available to members to enhance professional knowledge.


What advice would you give others beginning or developing a career in security?


I believe this is a good time to be joining the sector. Businesses continue to face a range of evolving security threats, which call for effective but proportionate measures.


Terrorism remains a key consideration and is likely to be a principal factor in security management for the foreseeable future. The forthcoming ‘Protect’ duty is likely to drive further demand and I am keen to support businesses as they grapple with this new legislation, helping them protect their patrons and employees.


For those considering a move to the security sector, I would say consider your skill set and think about how transferable this is. You may be surprised just how applicable your ‘niche’ experience is to the private security industry. I benefitted greatly from the advice of colleagues who are already well established in the sector, and I’d encourage others to do likewise – well-informed advice is a gift, so accept it when offered!


The Cross-sector Safety and Security


Communications (CSSC)


AUTUMN UPDATE S


everal significant changes have occurred in the last three months within CSSC.


The CSSC is a partnership between police, local and national government and the private sector, helping businesses by distributing authoritative safety and security information.


Sir David Veness CBE has stood down as the co-chair of the CSSC Consultative Board. Sir David was one of the four founders of CSSC in 2011 prior to the London Olympics and has been an eloquent and important supporter for the last ten years. The whole of the CSSC family wish him a long and happy retirement.


Former Essex Chief Constable Steve Kavanagh has temporarily stood down as a CSSC Trustee having accepted a senior position with Interpol. All existing Trustees were re-elected at the CSSC AGM held in June.


Russell Kerr has taken over as the chair of CSSC Scotland after David MacCrimmon from Police Scotland was transferred from the Scottish Business Resilience Centre. David deserves immense praise for the dedication and professionalism he brought to the role.


Russell has added several new members to his board, including Gary Ritchie, the Assistant Chief Constable of Police Scotland.


Marc Bannister, the chair of CSSC North-West, has asked Michael Owens from the Bank of New York Mellon to be his deputy chair and also added Superintendent Zac Fraser from Greater Manchester Police to his regional board.


Andrew Nicholls, the chair for CSSC East Midlands, has added Chris Haward,the Chief Constable of Lincolnshire, to his regional board.


A total of 1082 CSSC national and regional messages have been sent, in the period Nov 2014 to July 2021. During July 2021 CSSC sent a further 22 national & regional messages. CSSC messages are currently sent to a national cascade of 3,245 Industry Sector Leaders. Over half that number have registered during the last three years, reflecting the remarkable growth of CSSC.


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