Ahead of International Security Expo, taking place on 3-4 December at Olympia London, Philip Ingram provides an assessment on the current state of security in the UK
Paul Jeffrey, chairman of the Perimeter Security Suppliers Association, analyses the role that perimeter security can have in ensuring the safety of large groups of people, in the light of the prominence of vehicular attacks in recent years
We have all seen the media reports about terrorist attacks on crowded spaces whether by the use of vehicles as weapons, armed attack or suicide bombing (or a combination of all three). The results of these attacks are often mass casualty and invariably visibly shocking.
Phillip Mann looks at the current development of wide area surveillance, which is allowing CCTV operators valuable time to carry out a real time threat assessment of the potential threat
While traditionally, barrier mounted sensors have been the de facto standard for fence mounted perimeter security systems for many years now this could change due to both the new threat and emerging technology.
Steven Greer, Professor of Human Rights at the University of Bristol Law School, analyses the overlooked threat from troubles in Northern Ireland and what kind of alternative arrangements, if any, might be provided post-Brexit?
Vehicles were used in three of the five terror attacks that took place in London and Manchester in 2017. To tackle this worrying trend, the Department for Transport (DfT) has released guidance for transport operators to prevent their vehicles being used as a weapon
In the last five years, commercial vehicles have become one of the deadliest weapons used by terrorists across Europe.
Ed Butler discusses how businesses can be better prepared and proactive to protect themselves against the risk of terrorism
The threat of terrorism towards businesses and crowded places has evolved significantly over the years is unlikely to change soon
Jason Tooley comments on how to turn the tide of public acceptance and implement the most effective digital policing strategy
Physical security for large-scale events this summer need to seamlessly integrate multiple different functions and discipline, says Iain Moran
With the right surveillance technology, you can do so much more than simply keep an eye on things. But how do you make the move from safe city to smart city in these cash-strapped times?
There’s no doubt that the UK’s cities are changing. There’s more traffic on the roads. More vehicle offences. An increase in knife crime. And, with nearly all businesses and charities using some sort of digital service, it’s never been more important to take steps against cyber crime.