Exclusive: Meeting the challenges of campus security
Philip Ingram MBE investigates the latest security risks being tackled by universities across the UK. Just think of a small town, retail facilities, housing and other accommodation, populated by free thinkers, radicals, a disproportionate percentage of young people who like to party hard, many away from home for the first time. Within that town you […]
Exclusive: Taking a holistic approach to risk management
Philip Ingram MBE assesses how the increasing convergence of security is helping businesses to better manage risks. Having attended The Security Event at the NEC in Birmingham and the International Security Expo at Olympia, one theme that is consistently coming out is that of security convergence. For many, convergence is the bringing together of the […]
Exclusive: The perils of securing retail
Philip Ingram MBE assesses the biggest security challenges faced by retailers and how they will evolve over the coming years. One of the hero groups of the pandemic, often ignored, frequently abused but essential to keep us going, has been retail staff. Retail has been hit hard by the pandemic with many of the high […]
Exclusive: A duty to protect
Philip Ingram MBE assesses the initial findings of the Manchester Inquiry and the impact they will have on public space security. As the summer season kicks in, one of the things we can be certain of is that COVID lockdown restrictions continue to impact major events and public spaces. Crowds are restricted, many events cancelled, […]
Exclusive: Where is Body Worn Video heading?
Philip Ingram MBE delves into the development of BWV technology and where it may lead in the future. Wearable technology is a growing trend as electronic devices improve situational awareness, give a degree of safety and security overwatch, can record incidents for review or evidence and help employers ensure employees are acting within set boundaries. […]