David Rubens, Managing Director of  security consultancy firm David Rubens Associates writes his first of a new series of articles exclusively for Infologue.com. David writes: "As someone who has been involved in the practical side of personal protection for many years, and who has run executive protection operations across the world, one of the most interesting features of the London Olympics is the fact that BMW has supplied LOCOG with four thousand vehicles for the use of various VVIP’s in the Olympic Family, including administrators, guests and sponsors.  Although many aspects of th...

Bob Forsyth, the Managing Director of MITIE Total Security Management (TSM) introduces his eighth blog on Infologue.com. Bob writes: “As clients become more risk aware, an output specification is becoming more widely accepted for purchasing security. This format has been used in other sectors for a number of years but because security was traditionally based on hours/positions needed an input specification format was traditionally used. "This input specification format, in my view, has led to a more commoditised approach to security and one that doesn’t prioritise risk in the way it s...

Fifteen dedicated security professionals have triumphed in the national round of this year’s British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards, presented today (27th June) at the Association’s exclusive annual lunch at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Sir Hugh Orde OBE QPM, President of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), presented the awards, which provide an exclusive platform to showcase excellence and outstanding performance by employees of BSIA member companies. BSIA Chief Executive, James Kelly, comments: “Private security companies play an ...

In his fourth blog for Infologue.com, John Briggs, operations director for First Security, powered by Interserve, says that the time is now right for industry to re-evaluate its vetting procedures. Millions of pounds are lost annually from businesses as a result of employee theft.  Although the scale and severity of this theft may only be minor, national estimates claim that 75% of all workers steal from their employers at least once throughout their careers. With such high figures in mind, how do you ensure that the individuals that are meant to be protecting your assets are not misusing...

Chris Cully, the Managing Director of risk & security management company, Dilitas writes exclusively for Infologue.com about the Golden Jubilee. As the strains of God Save The Queen, Rule Britannia & Land of Hope & Glory drift away, the following e-mail was received from Malcolm Knight, Director of Thames Alive (www.thamesalive.org.uk), he being the organiser of the Manpowered Section of the Thames Pageant: CONGRATULATIONS to you all! You stole the show.  The Manpowered Squadron led the way and showed the rest how to do it.  All your efforts to get there were worth it to be a...

Doug Hewitson, the Managing Director of G4S Secure Solutions Group introduces his second blog on Infologue.com. Doug writes: "The saying ‘unity is strength’ is particularly resonant in the security industry.  In a practical sense the quality and delivery of our services are dependent on a tightly organised and streamlined team.  As with all sectors, the merits of teamwork and collaboration are clearly played out in the profitability and productivity of our activities. However, the security industry must move beyond this internal barometer to consider the benefits of collaboration not ...

John Briggs, operations director - First Security discusses another crucial topic in security in his regular and exclusive column for Infologue. John Writes: "Can security companies strike the right balance between maintaining a warm welcome and ensuring a safe environment? "Approximately 55 per cent of first impressions are based on overall appearance, and people often decide whether or not they like you, and will do business with you, within the first 10 seconds of an encounter. "With this in mind, larger corporations are increasingly conscious about first impressions and the appearan...

Not one to mince words, regular Infologue.com columnist , Chris Cully of Dillitas, turns his attention to the Police force. Chris writes; "Whilst sat in the Snug of the Weasel & Ferret, pint of foaming ale in hand, a copy of the Saturday Mail (21.4.12) was pushed into my palm, open at page 5 where lay an article about the 36 police officers selected to run with the Olympic Torch . "I read on with interest to find that the article referred to the “Psychological Training” the officers will receive to prepare them from being away from home. I read more to find that after the 70...

John Briggs, Operations Director of First Security writes his second article exclusively for Infologue.com. John comments: "It is estimated that there are at least 4.2 million security cameras in the UK - the equivalent to one camera for every 14 people, and, according to statistics the average citizen is caught on CCTV camera 300 times each day. "Electronic solutions are being developed all the time and can be highly effective, but they should not be the only security method that is used. Why? Electronic security monitors, but manned guards act. And how do we know this? Over 10,000 mann...

Doug Hewitson, the Managing Director of G4S Secure Solutions Group has agreed to write a monthly blog for Infologue.com. In Doug's first blog, he examines integrity, the perception of security firms and how G4S has taken measures to overcome those misconceptions. Over the last 10 years, the need to drive CSR issues has become a core feature of virtually every company’s business strategy, a far cry from the side issue it once was.  What we see today is a much more complex picture, as companies understand that profitability and CSR are no longer mutually exclusive, but inextricably link...