A Statistical Update

We long hear the security industry continues to grow based upon the nature and character of risk across the modern world. Let's review the current Australian climate for 2018!

1. 120,000+ licensed security guards and crowd controllers
2. 56,000 police
3. 58,000 permanent military personnel
4. 57% of crowd controllers experienced major physical assault
5. 86% of crowd controllers experienced minor physical assault
6. Highest growth in reported sector violence - healthcare
7. Around 4.7% of all security guards and crowd controllers lost time through injury
8. Mental health issues across the industry continue to increase
9. Greatest risk to security personnel (statistically) - manual handling
10. Greatest risk to security personnel (perceived by security personnel) - violence