Many approaches to security also minimise exposures to “safety-related” risks and hazards. This requires security leaders to have a practical understanding of workplace health and safety and work design.

Those security leaders or advisors working in the criminal justice correctional environment will be interested in the recent report from the Sentencing Advisory Council, Victoria. The Council today released a new report analysing data on adults held in corrective services custody to map trends in imprisonment in Victoria.

Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale recently advised cyber cover will become a must buy for all businesses as the risk landscape continues to shift.

In a commercial environment it is not uncommon for organisations to engage the services of a contract security provider. The contract provider effectively operationalises the system of security developed and authorised by an organisation.

Within a system of security, protocols such as a security policy, plan and procedures guide key stakeholders in their work.

An economic or monetary loss may arise because a statement including an opinion, whether reckless or negligent from another that has been significantly relied upon. These types of case involving former employees are common in the USA and UK albeit there has been some recent activity in Australia.

Where a contractor is engaged for the provision of security services the following documents can assist in ensuring the security context is established and maintained.

Often security leaders are engaged to provide advice on community safety strategies. Although outside the typical role of a security advisor, the contributions can be beneficial within a community safety strategy.

Gold Sponsor of the ASIS Victoria Chapter QSS records average growth of 30 per cent after a restructure.

The 3rd Annual National Community Safety Conference conducted in Sydney from 28 to 30 September was an outstanding success. Presentations from subject matter specialists including our Chapter Chair Dr Tony Zalewski contributed to high-level satisfaction of delegates.