Security leaders should not be deceived by fraudulent practices

Risk assessors and security leaders need to ensure suitability of any equipment recommended or installed as part of any security risk minimisation strategy. In 2013 the England and Wales Central Court sentenced an offender over the sale of a fake bomb-detector.

During sentencing Judge Hone QC said the bomb detector was “useless, the profit outrageous and culpability” of the offender at the highest category possible. 

Kevin Davies writes an excellent article in Australian Security Magazine Feb/Mar 2015 edition. There are many lessons to be learned however, the message one needs to consider here is how the fake bomb detector was approved and purchased.  One would expect equipment to:

Conform to certain performance specifications

• Meet technical specifications
• Satisfy relevant testing criteria
• Involve training for operational personnel
• Have a suitable user guide
• Align with an agreed service and maintenance strategy
• Involve guarantee and warranty
• Subject to recommendations of independent agencies or organisations

If some of the above are not available, time to look elsewhere!  

You might also consider attending our May Breakfast where Steve Van Aperen presents on the detection of deceit.