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Archive TitlesGlassex: 25 not out: satisfactory 9,000 visitors at the 25th anniversary show
‘Return of the systems companies’ or ‘year of the shell scheme stands’? However you remember Glassex 2005, the exhibition attracted visitors in acceptable levels and quality despite the criticism.
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Rethinking repairs
SIR – I read with much interest Simon Dance’s article concerning the Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act (‘Construction time again’, SMT, March 2005, pp25-26).
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Managers should turn to mediation
Sir – Security professionals struggling to pursue legitimate personal injury claims should turn to mediation as soon as possible.
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TSI: making a plea for members
SIR – It is with great pleasure, and no small degree of trepidation, that I have accepted The Security Institute (TSI) Council’s nomination as chairman of the organisation for the coming year.
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Too little, too late?
SIR – the virtual security system for lone workers (News Update, SMT, April 2005, p9) is an interesting concept. In practice, however, it may be a case of ‘too little, too late’.
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Managing risk: the key issue
The National Security Inspectorate has just completed a series of seminars in which the organisation engaged insurers and brokers who make the major commercial decisions on insurance cover. How well has the security sector been able to answer their challenges? Tom Mullarkey outlines the Inspectorate’s survey results.
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Archive TitlesStatements of intent
After five years at the helm, Geoff Whitfield has handed the chairmanship of The Security Institute to Bill Wyllie. It’s an opportune moment, then, to reflect on the Institute’s achievements to date, and speculate as to the future direction of an organisation aspiring to Chartered status. Brian Sims talks to ...
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Archive TitlesFrom Guards to guardians
The City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police have joined forces with private security companies across the City, Westminster and the Canary Wharf Estate to offer counter-terrorism awareness training for security officers. Could Project Griffin be the blueprint for the extended police family? Ian Drury questions the main protagonists ...
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It's good to talk
UK companies most certainly trail their European neighbours when it comes to consulting with members of staff over changes to the way in which they work. That situation is itself set for change with the arrival of the Information and Consultation Regulations. Sue Fanning examines the ramifications for client organisations ...
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Finding a safe IT haven is the key
SIR – The necessity for legislative and regulatory compliance is uppermost in the minds of all IT, security and finance directors today, since the financial mismanagement of any given project could well leave senior managers in the company legally exposed.
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Entering The Great Job Race
For those readers of Security Management Today who are thinking of changing jobs, let me say this: “You have never had it so good.”At the present time, all sectors of commerce and industry are crying out for skilled staff, while many are claiming to use fewer contractors. That said, according ...
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Greatest security show on earth
Each year, security specialists flock from all over the world to the NEC, Birmingham for IFSEC. The 2005 event opens its doors on Monday 16 May, and offers a multitude of attractions for end users
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Archive TitlesDoor staff granted SIA licence extension period
The SIA, the Metropolitan Police and the City have agreed to an extension on the timescales for door staff licensing in the Capital
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Archive TitlesCorporate responsibilities: a shared vision on crime reduction
Responsibility for the operational implementation of Security Industry Authority licensing – and ensuring private sector compliance with the Private Security Industry Act 2001 – rests with Andy Drane, the regulator’s deputy chief executive. In the first instalment of a two-part exclusive interview, Brian Sims talks to the former assistant chief ...
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SIA: consulting with the industry
What, then, is the SIA doing to help create the extended police family? In line with its stated goal of involving the industry at every step prior to implementation, the Authority has just issued a consultation document (a copy of which Drane has given to Security Management Today) which sets ...
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Archive TitlesFacing up to the challenges of SIA regulation
Darryl Hughes examines several of the key issues facing the private security industry at what is a pivotal stage in its development, and considers the link between the cost of licensing security officers and the development of new and emerging electronic security technologies in the marketplace.
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CCTV: under the public gaze
The remainder of 2005 promises to be an interesting time for the CCTV world. There is much change in the fibre optic pipeline, which is likely to have a significant impact on end users. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has guidance and advice to offer, UK Data Protection law continues ...
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Definitive guide to CCTV
A brand new edition of one of the CCTV industry’s most popular publications will be officially launched on the Tavcom Training Stand (J157) at IFSEC 2005… and the first to benefit is a favourite UK charity, Macmillan Cancer Relief.
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Regent takes care of stress
Government figures suggest that 500,000 people in the UK experience work-related stress at a level they believe is making them ill. Not only that, estimates suggest that work-related stress costs society £3.7 billion every year.