In David Rubens fourteenth exclusive article for Infologue.com, he discusses Syria. David writes: "The recent news that opposition factions in Syria have decided to align themselves with Islamist Al Qaeda groups rather than the western-backed National Security Coalition (NSC), has once again brought home the point that there are no simple solutions to the problems posed by Syria, if in fact there are any solutions at all. "The rhetoric surrounding the defeat of the government’s plan to support the US with military resources in a response to the Assad regime’s ‘red line’ use of ch...

In his latest blog for Infologue, John Briggs, Operations Director for First Security, discusses the importance of accredited training in the security industry and how it is a vital tool to enable security companies to deliver enhanced services to their clients. Evolution The security industry has evolved from just offering physical protection to buildings and people. Security now includes an array of added value services to better protect and serve clients, their people and property. So how can security companies ensure that they differentiate their service offer and continue to evolve as...

Infologue.com Workplace contributor and labour lawyer of Beers Solicitors, Paul Housego discusses changes to Tupe in his latest article. Paul writes: "Well. After all the Government publicity about abolishing service provision change (“spc”) as part of Tupe, the result of the consultation is that they are going to do no such thing. My partner at Beers, Julian Parry, was involved in the consultation process, and it does seem as though the Government listened to what was being said. "The big simplification, which will be much welcomed, is that the service has to be fundamentally or ess...

Bob Forsyth, the Managing Director of MITIE Total Security Management (TSM) publishes his video blog on Infologue.com. Mitie Total Security Management Website With over 17 years’ experience in the security industry, Bob is a proven achiever at a high level. He is a strong relationship builder who is financially astute with excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to work with people at every level. A team player, Bob is able to lead by example. Bob was promoted to the position of Managing Director of MITIE’s security business in April 2010 after several notable...

Chris Cully, the Managing Director of risk & security management company, Dilitas writes exclusively for Infologue.com. Chris writes: "To those who have served as police officers, the above statement will be as well-known to them as their Warrant Number. It seems to have existed since the formation of the police in 1829. It would not surprise me if the statement was first coined by Sir Richard Mayne, the first Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police some 12 months after the start of his tenure. "The statement is generally used by police officers to show their general dismay and anno...

Bob Forsyth, the MD of MITIE TSM discusses business crime. Bob writes: "There are some encouraging statistics around the fall in both the number and average cost of business crime, something which the business community welcomes. "However I’m not sure businesses physically feel the decreased level of reported crime. In fact, a number of leaders feel that business crime is not a priority of the police and is a nuisance. This article is certainly not a criticism of the police service but instead a chance to highlight a wide spread feeling in the business community. "I held a client for...

Chris Cully, the Managing Director of risk & security management company, Dilitas writes exclusively for Infologue.com about Licensing for All. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) was formed to bring standardisation, improved quality and enhanced service delivery. It was also intended to weed out and remove any criminal elements that were using the security industry for their own benefits.  Although trumpeted as the genesis of a new era in security, (my words, not those of the SIA or Labour government), in hindsight it is difficult to know if we have really achieved some of the grea...

The hard work and achievements of 15 outstanding security professionals have been recognised in the national round of this year’s British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards, which were presented today (16th July) at the Association’s exclusive annual lunch held at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Commander Steve Rodhouse, Commander for Gang and Organised Crime for the Metropolitan Police, presented the prestigious awards, which provide an exclusive platform to showcase the excellence and outstanding performances displayed by employees of BSIA member companies...

Six exceptional cash-in-transit couriers have been recognised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) with three Special Awards for Outstanding Service and one Special Commendation. The awards, which are sponsored by the Post Office Cash Services Limited, aim to acknowledge the outstanding courage, initiative and composure exhibited by cash-in-transit couriers in the face of exceptional, challenging or dangerous situations. Discussing the value of the awards, Chief Executive of the BSIA, James Kelly, comments: “The hard work and invaluable contributions of cash-in-transit...

  Bob Forsyth, the MD of MITIE TSM writes that the security industry has made real progress in integrating its physical security offerings and has embraced the technology enhancements now available from suppliers with multiple service offerings. We are increasingly seeing the remit widen to encompass lone worker protection, employee screening, vetting and tracking services and other non-core services which have given clients confidence that their risk is being reviewed across their portfolio and their security teams are managing their account in a holistic way. The ‘elepha...