Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security, a regular Infologue.com blogger, discusses the new SIA licensing system in his latest blog. He writes: "We all know that one of the main duties of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the compulsory licensing of individuals working in specific sectors of the UK’s private security industry. So given that having a licence is mandatory, you would assume that the aforementioned government body would make obtaining one as simple and hassle free as possible. Well if that’s what you think, then think again! "The SIA’s new licensing syst...

Brendan Musgrove, Managing Director at Cordant Security, writes for Infologue.com about terrorism. Brendan writes: "You only have to watch any international news channels or pick up a copy of the latest newspaper to learn that terrorism is very real, so much so that MI5 describes the current threat level in the UK as ‘severe’, which sits just under the highest level of ‘critical’. The changing face of terrorism over recent years has meant that the blue light sector has to constantly review its processes, resources and the technology it uses in a bid to nullify any potential danger. ...

Dave Whittle, CEO at Positive Response, discusses security solutions and business continuity in his latest blog for Infologue.com. Dave writes: "Around 4.1 million criminal offences are committed across the retail sector each year. In 2015 alone, the direct cost of criminal activity to retail was £610 million. With figures reaching some of the highest on record, companies have never been more focused on prioritising staff safety and security, particularly as a holistic solution can also enhance business continuity. "Reports have indicated that a common method to combat crime and protect...

Brendan Musgrove, Managing Director at Cordant Security, writes for Infologue.com about security within higher education facilities. Brendan writes: "As the summer holidays draw to a close we have reached that time of year once again where students from up and down the country prepare to return to university to continue with their studies. This year they will also be joined by more than 470,000 freshers, who will be leaving home for the first time in order to embark of three or more years of higher education. "However, whilst many of these students will leave university with a degree or o...

In his latest blog for Infologue.com, David Ward of Ward Security takes a look at the lessons we can learn from the Rio Olympics. David writes: "Team GB can be rightly proud of its performance at the Rio Olympics. With 27 Gold medals and 67 medals in total, Team GB finished second in the medals table. This is the UK’s highest placing since the 1908 Olympics which were held in London and at which we topped the table. Our second place finish at Rio even beats our third placing at the 2012 London Olympics. "Of course, we have to concede that a severely depleted Russian team worked in our...

Jason Towse reviews the security industry for the second quarter of the year in his role as Managing Director for Mitie’s security business. Jason writes: "This quarter has certainly been eventful for a number of reasons – some positive and some extremely sad and worrying. "Some of the global events that have occurred act as continual reminders of the threats that exist. The terrorist attack in Nice, whereby a driver barrelled through a crowd of Bastille Day revellers, was particularly shocking and highlighted that our awareness of an attack must not be limited to what type of form i...

In his latest blog for Infologue.com, David Ward of Ward Security discusses the advance of technology in security. David writes: "You would think people would be unfazed and even unimpressed about the arrival of new technologies and innovations, but they still have the potential to surprise and turn our world upside down when they arrive. The sight of twenty-somethings gathered in parks and plazas to catch Pokemon show the extent to which new innovations – in this case an augmented reality videogame – have to grab our imagination and influence our behaviour. "It’s often the case th...

Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security, a regular Infologue.com blogger, discusses terror attacks in his latest blog. He writes: "We live in a world that has become accustomed to terrorist atrocities. The recent incident in Nice, where 84 people were killed, represented a shocking new level of violence. Just days later in Munich, an 18 year old male opened fire on shoppers and restaurant diners and killed 10 of them. These events highlight a growing and disturbing trend, whereby rather than working as part of a group or cell, radicalised individuals or ‘lone wolves’ are able t...

Dave Whittle, CEO at Positive Response, discusses workplace violence in his latest blog for Infologue.com. Dave writes: "Within the security industry we regularly talk about workplace violence and how to prevent it from happening. However, many people fail to realise the breadth and depth of the issue, not realising that ‘violence at work’ can take many forms, physical or otherwise; be committed by a variety of people; and can impact a business in a variety of ways. Additionally, it is because of the complexity of the subject that a business cannot rely on a simplistic system to prevent...

Paul Harvey, Board Director at Ultimate Security, discusses mixology in his latest blog for Infologue.com. Paul writes: "Mixology - the art of bringing together a number of different spirits, mixers and accoutrements to create something new, often referred to as a cocktail. In the hands of a highly skilled “Mixologist”, it is arguable that the sum of the whole can be better than the individual parts. By selecting the highest quality ingredients, the end result can be improved further. "In discussion with an industry colleague recently, it became clear that bringing together areas of...