Surveillance Detection A key skill for security and counter-terrorism professionals History has taught us that certain kinds of activities can indicate terrorist plans are in the works, especially when they occur at or near high profile or sensitive sites, places where high profile individuals reside or work, or where large numbers of people gather like […]
FocusOn: YEMEN
FocusOn: YEMEN October 2013 Significant Events October 7: al-Qaeda (AQ) militants attacked a checkpoint in al-Bayda province, killing eight soldiers. Four other soldiers are missing. October 7: the Yemeni Air Force launched air strikes against AQ militants who were trying to attack a government complex in Shabwa. October 6: gunmen shot and killed a German […]
Operational Planning
Operational planning remains a specific and oriented led phase that is pivotal to the entire scope of the operation itself. This is due to the peculiarities of different operations.
Global Incidents: 30 September 2013
Global Incidents: 30 September 2013 Critical Information Iraq: Baghdad hit by multiple car bombs. Mali: Rebels and soldiers clash in Kidal. Mexico: Nine killed in latest drug attacks. Nigeria: Militants kill students in college attack. Pakistan: Peshawar market blast kills 42. USA: US shutdown looms amid political stalemate. Yemen: Al Qaeda attack military base. […]
Global Incidents: 16 September 2013
Global Incidents: 16 September 2013 Critical Information Afghanistan: 27 miners killed in collapse. Colombia: Bar stampede deaths after police raid. Greece: Mass strikes over civil servant job cuts. Iraq: Bombs cause mayhem across country killing at least 40. Mexico: Hurricane Ingrid and Tropical Storm Manuel kill dozens. Syria: France, US and UK want ‘strong’ […]
SIA to host business licensing roadshow
SIA to host business licensing roadshow 11 September 2013 The Security Industry Authority will be hosting a series of short briefings throughout the UK in October and November for security business representatives. The briefings will be used to explain the Government’s intention to introduce regulation that will require businesses operating in the private security […]
From Personal Assistant to Close Protection Specialist
The conversation was, in essence, ‘Brighty you should definitely get some training. You know London like the back of your hand and you’re really bossy so you’d be perfect as a Team Leader’, or words to that effect.
SIA News
SIA News 6 August 2013 The Security Industry Authority has signed a five year, £13 million contract with Tata Consultancy Services Limited. Following the completion of a tendering process, TCS were assessed to be the most competitive based on the pre-defined evaluation criteria. The contract is for new systems to support the delivery […]
Issue 20
Issue 20 – July 2013 Contents: Hostage Survival Training The Weakest Link FocusOn: Syria Regulatory System Police in EP Medical: Circulation P2 Hypervigilance From PA to CP Emotionally Resilient Team Leaders Interview: Mike Gillette + All Regular Features What’s Inside? In this Fifth anniversary edition we bring you a feature on Kidnapping […]
Mike Gillette Interview – Speaker, Author, Inventor and Peak-Performance Coach
Mike Gillette’s bio describes him as a “Speaker, Author, Inventor and Peak-Performance Coach with a life story that reads like an action-adventure novel.” This includes being an Army Paratrooper, SWAT Commander, Government Counter-Terrorism Expert, Bodyguard to Fortune 500 Executives and a Record-Breaking Motivational Strongman. Find out more in our exclusive interview.
Kidnapping – a grim reality
Kidnapping – a grim reality Hostage survival training – is it needed by the CP operative? The very thought that an experienced security detail and their Principal could be taken hostage might seem remote to those who operate in this area. However the reality of this “it will never happen to me”, “I can’t […]
Pre-deployment Hostile Environment Training
The importance of conducting ‘quality’ pre-deployment hostile environment CP training The nature of the typical security contracts now being awarded to the many Private Security Companies (PSC’s) on the hostile environment circuit today, has seen a dramatic shift from well-funded government regeneration/infrastructure type contracts to those of a more commercial nature, such as the oil […]
Global Incidents: 13 July 2013
Global Incidents: 13 July 2013 Critical Information Egypt: Cairo prepares for rival Ramadan protests. India: 11 drown after boat capsizes. Indonesia: Five die and dozens escape in prison break. Somalia: Bomber targets peacekeepers. Syria: Key Free Syria Army rebel killed. AFRICA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC of CONGO (High) Thousands flee after rebel attack: Thousands of […]
CSARN 4th Crisis Leadership and Business Recovery Conference
CSARN 4th Crisis Leadership and Business Recovery Conference 1 July, 2013 – 09:00 – 15:50 Herbert Smith Freehills, Exchange House, Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EG With presentations from government, business and police leaders, this full day conference is designed to equip security, business continuity, emergency and resilience planners with the skills and knowledge to […]
Global Incidents: 17 Jun 13
Global Incidents: 17 Jun 13 Critical Information Central African Republic: LRA raid leaves least 16 dead. Czech Republic: PM Petr Necas to resign over aide scandal. India: Heavy rains in northern India kill 19. Iraq: Car bombings hit Shia cities. Pakistan: Quetta University shut after attacks. Turkey: Government says it may use army to […]
Global Incidents: 11-Jun-13
Global Incidents: 11-Jun-13 Critical Information Afghanistan: Explosion targets Supreme Court in Kabul killing three. India: Five die in building collapse. Iraq: Dozens killed in day attacks. Syria: Damascus hit by double suicide bombing. Turkey: Police clear Istanbul’s Taksim Square. AFRICA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (High) Military kills five rebels: Fighters loyal to the Central African […]
New SIA licence application service with Post Office
New SIA licence application service with Post Office The Security Industry Authority is developing a new and easier way for individual applicants to apply for their SIA licence. An agreement has been signed with the Post Office to launch the new service. The service will be introduced this autumn and will make applying for […]
Global Incidents: 01-May-13
Global Incidents: 01-May-13 Critical Information Afghanistan: Bomb blast kills three NATO troops. Bolivia: President Evo Morales expels USAID. Greece: 24-hour anti-austerity general strike. Iraq: Deadly bombings rock central Iraq killing at least 12. Turkey: Istanbul march clashes mar May Day. AFRICA MALI (High) French Islamist captured French soldier killed: A French Islamic convert who […]
Home Office Seeks SIA Board Member
Home Office Seeks SIA Board Member The Home Office is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Board Member to the SIA’s Board with private security industry experience. The person will contribute to the overall strategic direction and corporate oversight of the organisation. Along with other Board members he or she will ensure that through appropriate […]
A day in the Life – Maritime Security
Then you start thinking about what would happen to you and your team if the Pirates did capture you and that’s a frightening scenario. You may be the only westerners onboard so it’s not rocket science to figure out who you are and that you’re not part of the crew, therefore you’re a threat and will be dealt with as such.
