Based upon the NYPD SHIELD program, through its Counter Terrorism Command Victoria Police is the first police force in Australia to introduce a SHIELD initiative. The initiative is effectively a collaboration between Victoria Police and the Victorian private security sector sharing information in addition to education in protective security concepts and responsibilities.

Further to our recent post on the passing of our esteemed colleague Ron Guymer, a celebration of Ron's life occurred Wednesday 23 February in Eltham and streamed online. Details are below.

Victorian employers and workers are able to provide comments on proposed regulations to better prevent workplace psychological harm.

The Chapter sadly announces the passing of Life Member Mr Ron Guymer

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulator (VCGLR) as regulator of the liquor industry is about to change under legislation recently introduced into the Victorian Parliament. Legislation was passed in the Victorian Parliament in December 2021 re-naming the VCGLR as the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC).

The Victoria Australia Chapter is seeking professional sponsorship to assist and meet its goals for 2022 and beyond. There are many advantages available for individuals and organisations through sponsorship of this multi award-winning Chapter.

From 31 January 2022 amendments to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (Vic) come into effect. The changes include maximum patron banning is 12 months and, other than using or disclosing information regarding banned persons, it is an offence to pass on information outside of this requirement.

SAI Global has recently published a 96-page Handbook for security and leaders entitled “Base-building physical security Handbook - Terrorism and extreme violence”