Victoria Police advise that businesses adopting risk management principles can reduce crime against the business, staff and customers. The strategies introduced are often contingent on the type of business such as those trading overnight, handling cash, frequented by the young, etc. The location can also contribute to risk.

Data throughout Australia reveals ongoing concerns regarding non-violent shop theft, otherwise known as "shoplifting". The Australian Institute of Criminology report over 500,000 incidents nationally and Victoria Police contend growth rates now record 50,000 incidents annually.

This is a reminder to all Victoria Australia Chapter members that we have a complimentary full registration to the ASIS 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits - Anaheim USA. A number of members have applied and it is not too late as applications close 30 June.

Victoria Police provide a range of materials to assist the community enhance their level of security and safety. Through the Crime Prevention Unit there are fact sheets, safety tips and publications such as the Business Security Kit.

The recent arrest of a 17 year old youth in Melbourne is further evidence of pending security risks facing our local society. Although full information is not forthcoming from the authorities at present it is reported the male youth was most active on social media about his religious beliefs.

Join members of the Victorian Executive in the USA. You need to register by end of this month to receive early-bird discounts.

The Australian Government has enacted the offence of entering or remaining in a declared area under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (s119.2). This approach is based upon the Australian Government’s concern about Australians who travel to conflict zones and then return to Australia with skills and intentions acquired from fighting or training with terrorist groups.

The Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently commented on a review that confirmed Australia has strong, well-coordinated counterterrorism arrangements but there is more to do as it is becoming harder to combat terrorism.