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Airports must put security before speed
posted on 19/10/2001

IN THE AFTERMATH OF the terrorist attack on America, two UK-based security consultants gave their views on airport security screening and how it can be improved. John Wyatt, director for security consultancy SDS Group and former bomb disposal expert for the British Army: The US aviation industry needs to radically change its attitude to security for internal flights if it is to prevent similar hijackings in the future. Well-trained airport security staff should be able to detect weapons whether they are plastic-coated or not.John WyattMaybe it will now pay a... [more]

Crime doesn't pay, says cash-in-transit sector
posted on 18/10/2001

SUCCESSFUL ARRESTS OF ROBBERS and the recovery of stolen money means that cash-in-transit (CIT) crime no longer pays, the BSIA has said. Earlier this year one of the BSIA’s CIT members, Securicor Cash Services, reported a rise in attacks on its vehicles and staff, but the industry appears to have struck back in the fight against criminals. The Association’s latest CIT report shows that from January to June 2001 there have been 319 CIT attacks (attacks on cash handling services) in the UK, with a net loss of £6 million. However, during this time at least 47 men have been arrested nationwide and at least another 22 have been convicted, according to BSIA intelligence. The prison sentences handed out to these criminals amount to over 155 years in jail plus three life sentences. In London there is a high incidence of attacks on cash handling services, but due to close partnership work between the industry and the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad, a number of large armed gangs have bee... [more]

The only true international association of security consultants
posted on 15/10/2001

AS A MEMBER AND UK representative I was recently asked to provide a profile of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), writes Paul Stretton-Stephens. I confess to saying to myself where do I begin, there is so much to say and so little time and space to do it in; how could I possibly do the IAPSC justice? And then I realised that I don't have to do the IAPSC justice, this unique association speaks for itself through the calibre of its membership. One has only to visit the IAPSC website (www.iapsc.org) to witness the quality of its international members from countries such as New Zealand, Italy, UK, Mexico, Canada and the USA. Witness the projects they undertake; the books they write and the high regard in which their industry peers and the media hold them. What you cannot witness from visiting the site is the degree of association; the welcome extended to a new member and their partner or spouse; the warmth of friendship that each member i... [more]

Terror attack triggers rise in insurance premiums
posted on 11/10/2001

THE COST OF SECURITY insurance will rise as a result of the terrorist attack on America, a leading security insurer has warned. Richard Sheikh, managing director of Camberford Law plc said the events of 11 September will cause a general rise in re-insurance rates, leading to higher security insurance premiums. Even before 11 September, the insurance market was hardening.Richard Sheikh, MD, Camberford LawSheikh told SecurityPark: "Even before 11 September, the insurance market was hardening, but the insurance industry incurred colossal losses from the attack. It cost... [more]

Deutsche banks on Reliance
posted on 10/10/2001

DEUTSCHE BANK HAS AWARDED Reliance Security a contract to provide security services to 32 of the investment bank's sites in London and Milton Keynes. The three-year contract - which has just gone live - follows a ten-month tender and start-up process by Reliance, and is one of the manned security provider's largest contract wins this year. Chris Smith, head of corporate security for Deutsche Bank said: "We selected Reliance as they offered the best solution to Deutsche Bank's complex needs. The last three months start-up has confirmed that we made the right decision." Lionel Nelson, general manager at Reliance's London City office commented: "I have been proud at the way my teams have pulled together to respond professionally and promptly at every stage, from submitting the bid to the sourcing of bespoke uniforms which reflect the image of both companies." The contract is a major addition to Reliance's London City and Luton centres and involved the recruitment of 50 add... [more]

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