With the countdown to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games underway, a major part of the vast logistical challenge is the varied and extremely difficult task of ensuring security
How can blast resistant security strategies prevent and minimise danger to buildings and the people in and around them, asks Chris Lawrence, Chairman of the BSIA’s Security Consultancy section
Chris Yates, principal, Yates Consulting, examines a shift in policy from a system of prescribed security controls protecting air travellers, to an outcome-focused risk-based approach
Kees van Haperen, CEO of the UK National Defence Association and managing director of Koios Group, reflects on how the UK government safeguards its populace from adverse events
Effective information sharing between law enforcement agencies and police forces plays a key role in enhancing the efficiency of criminal investigations, but often technical barriers get in the way, writes Joanne Taylor, director of public security at SAS
Where does fire protection fit in with protecting companies and personnel from the impact of terrorism, asks Robert Thilthorpe, technical manager at the Fire Industry Association
The key to effective security is to verify the legitimacy of a journey before departure – and that requires effective cooperation and information sharing across a raft of bodies
In the aftermath of the London bombings, telecommunications stopped working, hampering the rescue operation. Experts from Kingston University have now come up with a solution.
