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11

Apr
2015

Violence in Healthcare: Is Anything Changing?

In 2011 the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into Violence and Security Arrangement in Victorian Hospitals was published. A substantial part of the report focused on security in hospitals and that a “one size fits all” approach is inappropriate in minimising security-related risks including the risk of violence.

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9

Apr
2015

Assault on Crowd Controller - Lesson Learned!

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A recent assault on a Melbourne Crowd Controller when attacked from behind highlights an ongoing issue for operational security staff - mobile phones! Pre-licensing training seeks to highlight why use of mobile phones during work creates a safety issue and yet evidence remains that personnel are not adhering to good practices.

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5

Apr
2015

Duress alarms and operational responses

Duress alarm systems, sometimes referred to as panic alarms are utilised in workplaces when the need is identified to protect employees and other staff from risks associated with hazards including personal assault, robbery or other environmental hazards.

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24

Mar
2015

Safe Work Australia Report on Attitudes to Risk

Safe Work Australia recently released a report entitled "Attitudes toward risk taking and rule breaking in Australian workplaces." As many security risks are also safety risks, this report is important for security leaders and risk professionals alike.

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20

Mar
2015

Crime rates and the assessment of risk

A key consideration in security risk assessments is the influence local crime rates might have against operational security risks. This is particularly important in workplaces where there are public-facing staff such as receptionists, customer service officers and other operational workers who might be exposed to aggression and other potentially violent crimes. Risks must also be considered for staff…

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14

Mar
2015

ASIS Membership Renewals 2015

Former members of ASIS International who have not renewed for 2015 at this stage please read on for a message from our Chair - Dr Tony Zalewski. Please note access to the "Members Only" area is currently suspended pending renewal.

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10

Mar
2015

Risk Assessors Beware – NZ Lawyer Struck Off!

This case study highlights the issue that access control must be consistently applied, no matter what position an individual has in the workplace. It involves a New Zealand lawyer, a prisoner serving a sentence for serious crimes, and a prison allowing for “professional” visits between lawyers and prisoners. Of course, Victoria did have something similar with a former female prison officer and a long…

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8

Mar
2015

New CPP Exam to Begin February 2016

To ensure that the CPP exam content remains current and accurately reflects job-related activities, competencies, and professional standards, ASIS conducts a job analysis (or role delineation) approximately every five years. This process has led to the updating of the domains, tasks, and knowledge areas comprising the CPP test content outline. These changes will not take effect until February 2016.

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7

Mar
2015

New ASIS Handbook Preparing for Certification

ASIS International publishes” Preparing for the CPP, PCI, and PSP Exams” to assist security professionals who wish to attain these designations. ASIS International provides the complimentary publication to encourage security professionals to use this publication for individual or group study.

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