Ever present terrorist threat throws spotlight on security industry
The security industry is gearing up for its major annual showcase on May 13-16, IFSEC and Security Solutions 2002. This year's event, which carries an extra resonance in light of last year's Twin Towers atrocities, promises to be the most significant ever.

Security concerns have never held such a mainstream importance, touching all areas of society. To reflect this new thinking, the IFSEC Security Conference, organised by the BSIA, will devote a whole day to 21st Century Terrorism.

The National Terrorist Crime Prevention Unit will be taking part in this seminar, which will centre on the integration of traditional crime reduction with anti-terrorism measures.

IFSEC and Security Solutions is the flagship annual event for the international security industry. As such it always strives to stay one step ahead, accurately conveying the latest technological advancements. It is the world's most important launchpad for new products of interest to installers, consultants and managers.

This year is no exception as IFSEC, with the support of the Association for Biometrics, prepares for a brand new Biometrics Village. This specially branded part of the show will bring visitors the latest developments in this field, one of the most important aspects of access control.

In the light of the Twin Towers atrocities, this event promises to be the most significant ever

The new feature takes the concept further by incorporating an IFSEC Biometrics Advice Centre, offering visitors an insider's guide to this sector.

Says Richard Clarke, IFSEC Event Manager: "This technology is evidently coming into its own, and it needs to be seen in context to be fully appreciated. It is more important now than ever for security managers to know which people, rather than which cards have gained access into their building."

Navigate event from home!
The Biometrics Village will take its place alongside the regular product zones that have proved so popular. This year sees a Fire Village complete the line-up of the CCTV Village, Intruder Alarms Village, and The International Pavilions.

To make things even easier, visitors will now be able to navigate the show at leisure from the comfort of their own home. Thanks to the event's newly improved website, www.ifsec.co.uk, they can use their time more effectively. Brand new features allow visitors to see who's exhibiting, on what stand, and then to contact a particular exhibitor before the show to make an on-site appointment. The site also provides a medium for exhibitors to keep visitors updated on their own activity, like new product launches or special promotions.

The Apprentice Skills Challenge will make its third appearance at the event, and for the second time is sponsored by BT RedCARE. This year's competition, organised in association with the NSI, SSAIB and SITO, will challenge contestants to install a fully integrated security system in two hours. The top prize will go to two winners and consists of an 'Adrenaline Activities' day out for two. They will each be able to take a friend for a high-octane activity of their choice, ranging from microlighting to driving fast cars around a race track.

Conference Programme

September 11 gave the security industry a wake-up call like no other and forced security to the top of the political agenda. To acknowledge this “new era” the IFSEC Security Conference will devote a whole day to the subject of 21st century terrorism, specifically the integration of traditional crime reduction with anti-terrorism measures, on Tuesday May 14. The session will include input from the National Terrorist Crime Prevention Unit. The eight other seminars will address other important issues including:
Adding value with a solutions approach; PSIA and its effects on the guarding industry; Community safety – in whose hands? Combating crime in the logistics chain; Robberies on retail premises; Privacy and security; and the introduction and implementation of EMS and perimeter security. Seminars
May 13 Seminar 1 (14.00-16.00)
Adding value with a solutions approach
  • Security Officer Award 2001 winning companies will use case studies to illustrate how man and machine can be integrated to provide effective and imaginative added benefits.

    May 13 Seminar 2 (1400-1600)
    First line of defence – perimeter security

  • Keeping up with the standards: the BSIA code of practice for the design, installation and maintenance of electric fence security products
  • Exploring fencing options
  • A review of buried sensors

    May14 Seminar 3 (10.30-12.30)
    Terrorism in today’s world (Integrating traditional security solutions with anti-terrorism measures)

  • Current threats and assessment process
  • Devising a security policy to incorporate current threats and existing crime patterns
  • Risk reviewed – risk reduced

    May 14 Seminar 4 (1400-1600)
    Terrorism in today’s world (Integrating traditional security solutions with anti terrorism measures)

  • Crisis management
  • Evacuation and issues for access control
  • Business continuity and case studies

    May 15 Seminar 5 (10.30-12.30)
    Community safety – in whose hands?

  • Private security Industry Act 2001: overview and implementation
  • The wider police family
  • Community Warden Scheme: illustrated with a case study

    May 15 Seminar 6 (10.30-12.30)
    Combating crime in the logistics supply chain

  • The scale of the problem & possible solutions
  • Caring for cargo in a complex world
  • The security role of the National Stolen Lorry Load Desk

    May 15 Seminar 7 (14.00-16.00)
    Implementation of PSI for the guarding industry

  • Training in a regulated industry
  • The licensing process: Minimum entry level & the Approved Company Scheme
  • The Criminal Records Bureau: The Security Industry Authority & Disclosure

    May 15 Seminar 8 (14.00-16.00)
    Privacy and Security

  • Evidential issues arising from the use of CCTV
  • The legalities of surveillance
  • Issues of Human Rights

    May 16 Seminar 9 (10.30-12.30)
    Introduction & Implementation of EMS: Environmental Management Systems

  • Introduction to EMS
  • EMS in operation: case studies

    May 16 Seminar 10 (10.30-12.30)
    Robberies on retail premises: the developing risk and strategies to reduce it

  • Commercial robbery trends and effective crime reduction measures
  • Banknote watch: an example of industry-user-police partnership
  • Risks for the future

    • How to get there

    Car Within easy reach of the MI, M6, M40 and M42, the NEC is well signposted and has parking for 21,000 vehicles with a regular shuttle bus service. Train Birmingham International is linked directly with the NEC and is 1 hour, 30 minutes from London Euston. Services are frequent (timetable on +44 (0)8457 484950. Plane fly to Birmingham International Airport. A regular bus service goes straight to the exhibition. Details: +44 (0)121 767 5511. Where to stay Contact Res-O-Tel on +44 (0)20 8722 6920 or visit www.ifsec.co.uk for further information.

    Source

    Security Installer

    Postscript

    More than five hundred companies are expected at IFSEC and Security Solutions 2002, which run alongside The International Police Conference and Exhibition - ACPO, Safety & Health Expo and The Facilities Show 2002.