Best Victoria Gill Podcasts (2024)

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Annette Kimitei - Thought Leadership Interview 45:00

1d ago45:00

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Annette Kimitei has over 20 years’ experience in the leadership of private security in East Africa and specifically Kenya. She is currently Managing Director of one of the major security suppliers and has been active in security associations including Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and Women in Safety Excellence (WISE) where she has led the …

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Ep. 55 Scaling Up with Tamsin Lishman, CEO of Kensa Heat Pumps talking with Kerris Mackley, WUN Advocate 23:17

15d ago23:17

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In this WUN episode, Kerris Mackley, WUN Advocate, talks to Kensa Heat Pumps CEO, Tamsin Lishman on her career journey to date and why she is so passionate about Kensa and their mission, which is to provide sustainable and affordable de-carbonised heating and cooling for everyone. She is a visionary leader, creating a culture of ambition, resilienc…

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Ep. 54 Scaling Up with Tamsin Lishman, CEO of Kensa Heat Pumps talking with Kerris Mackley, WUN Advocate 23:17

18d ago23:17

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In this WUN episode, Kerris Mackley, WUN Advocate, talks to Kensa Heat Pumps CEO, Tamsin Lishman on her career journey to date and why she is so passionate about Kensa and their mission, which is to provide sustainable and affordable de-carbonised heating and cooling for everyone. She is a visionary leader, creating a culture of ambition, resilienc…

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Mike Croll & Paul Harvey - Thought Leadership Debate 46:48

15d ago46:48

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Mike Croll’s early career included working as an Army Bomb Disposal Officer and a Counter Terrorist Search Advisor. Later he was Head of Overseas Security at the FCO, and then held a similar appointment with the EU providing security for European diplomats, before becoming Director of Operations at the UN Department of Safety and Security. After se…

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Nick Dynon - Thought Leadership Interview 43:28

29d ago43:28

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Nick Dynon is a licensed security consultant based in New Zealand who works for one of the country’s leading integrators. He has a government background in immigration and border security; has served as a diplomat; and in the military. He is editor of three magazines: the New Zealand Security Magazine, the Line of Defence Magazine and Fire NZ Magaz…

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Ep 53 Waterwise - The Four Day Week 37:08

1M ago37:08

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In this episode, WUN Advocate @Holly Beeston chats to Waterwise's CEO Nicci Russell and Training and Projects Manager Laura White discuss taking the plunge with the 4 Day Week trial. They disclose all - the highs, lows, challenges, their hints and tips for productivity when you're timebound and their learnings from the adoption of the 4 day week pe…

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Paul Ekblom - Thought Leadership Interview 46:11

1M ago46:11

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Professor Paul Ekblom is a leading authority on crime and its prevention. He has committed his career to developing frameworks and toolkits that can be used to guiding the work of security practitioners. He has even located these on a free to use website: www.crimeframeworks.com. They are diverse and cover many aspects. After a career as a criminol…

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Ep 52 WUNCareerStories - WUN advocate Lucy Ritchie talks with Maria Rising from EDF 17:12

2M ago17:12

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Maria is a mum of three, who goes to the gym most mornings. She’s spiritual, with a love for meditation, crystals and the moon. She's also a keen photographer and loves helping others. After working in childcare for 9 years, Maria decided on a career change, and knew she wanted to do something hands on and challenging. Now Maria installs gas and el…

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Victoria Ekhomu - Thought Leadership Interview 44:29

2M ago44:29

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Victoria Ekhmou is an experienced security professional having started work in security in the early 1990s and is now one of the leading authorities on security in Africa. She is Board Certified by the Professional Certification Board of ASIS International as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and has expertise in a range of specialisms incl…

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Bus Travel in Regional Victoria: Interview with Councillor David Gill from Mornington 7:41

2M ago7:41

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“The first we hear about the State Government's plans is when we read it in the newspaper”. Red Hill Ward Councillor David Gill on why despite decades of complaintsand broken promises, Mornington’s public transport system is still in shambles. #publictransport #Mornington #regionalVictoria #RMITJournalism Producers: Natalie Anderson & Bridget Clark…

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No.459: Arnolds Creek to Melton Station via Westlake, and The Cemetery Plan 7:35

2M ago7:35

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The Greater Metropolitan Cemetery Trust is creating a 128-hectare cemetery where “the diversity of all people is understood, celebrated and leveraged”, yet over nine thousand people in the city of Melton's population have been left out of the conversation. The City of Melton’s outer suburb of Harkness is the proposed home for a new 128-hectare ceme…

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Why do Melburnians Hate buses? 8:31

2M ago8:31

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Melbourne is heralded Australia-wide for its increasingly efficient and popular public transport system. But why do we often hear that Melburnians hate buses? Buses are generally used as a last resort for Melburnians, only opted for when there’s no train or tram available. But out of the 1.1 million Melburnians that use public transport, 45% rely o…

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Peter J. O'Neil - Thought Leadership Interview 42:01

2M ago42:01

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Peter has a distinguished career in association management. Despite overseeing and spearheading transformational change in his eight plus years as the CEO of ASIS International the Global Board of Directors decided it wants a new type of leader and has recently announced the appointment of William “Bill” Tenney. In this interview Peter discusses hi…

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Daniel Lewkovitz - Thought Leadership Interview 43:07

2M ago43:07

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Daniel Lewkovitz is the CEO at Calamity Monitoring, one of Australia's leading security and life safety providers . With over two decades of experience in security and risk management, Daniel's expertise spans physical security, cybersecurity, life-safety monitoring, security system design, antiterrorism, and expert witness services. He has a Maste…

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Ep. 51 Diversity and Inclusion - Let’s Bring New Voices into the UK Renewable Energy Sector! 29:40

2M ago29:40

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In this WUN podcast WUN Industry Advocate and EDF Originator , Karen Hosking, talks to Claire Mack - Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables. We discuss the Scottish Renewables New Voices Campaign and the amazing opportunities this can bring to the renewables industry. How embracing diversity supports the future as the UK looks to develop a cleaner,…

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Gloria Laycock - Thought Leadership Interview 43:47

2M ago43:47

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Professor Gloria Laycock is one of the world’s leading scholars on crime prevention. A trained psychologist who has worked extensively in the prison service, Government policy and research and then in academia as a Professor of Crime Science at the Jill Dando Institute. Outspoken, direct and popular, with a keen commitment to ensuring that the find…

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Bonnie Michelman - Thought Leadership Interview 42:15

3M ago42:15

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Bonnie Michelman is a well-known senior security executive and consultant who has spearheaded the professionalism of the private security sector. She has been President of and chaired the boards of top security industry professional organizations including ASIS International and International Security Management Assoc (ISMA). Bonnie is a recognised…

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Ep. 50 Effective Allyship with Kara Sadler, WUN Advocate speaking with Robin Price, Director of Quality & Environment at Anglian Water 22:16

3M ago22:16

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In this podcast on Effective Allyship, Dr Robin Price, Director of Quality and Environment, Anglian Water shares his own experience of demonstrating his support and understanding towards women in the utilities sector. Robin specifically talks about how privilege in Allyship can be effectively used, relating his experiences to his own family and how…

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Brian Allen - Thought Leadership Interview 46:08

3M ago46:08

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Brian Allen is a former Chief Security Officer with Time Warner Cable and then an advisor to company boards and C-suites on their cybersecurity obligations. He now collaborates across the financial sector on security policy and advocacy work. He is also a university lecturer and author of security books that bridge the divide between physical and c…

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Dr. Richard Diston - Thought Leadership Interview 47:24

3M ago47:24

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This episode contains strong language Dr Rich Diston is a career security practitioner, with a MSc with distinction and a professional doctorate. He has held too many professional accreditations to count, and currently holds strong views about security practice and the industry. He works as a trainer/consultant helping develop security professional…

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HR and Finance: do they support or undermine security? 44:14

3M ago44:14

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On the one hand security is regularly discussed as being primarily about people, and on the other we learn continually about the role of security personnel engaging with all parts of organisations. There are many elements to engaging people well, and there is a group of professionals that are specialists in people management and maximising the pote…

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Pride in Security – Why inclusivity matters and the role of Allies 44:21

3M ago44:21

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Why should the security sector be conscious of Pride all year round? This webinar will explore the significance of Pride and the current status of LGBTQ+ representation across the sector. It will also cover the tangible actions that the security sector can take to being truly inclusive. To create positive change for the LGBTQ+ community it is essen…

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The implications of the Russia/Ukraine war on the private security sector 44:38

3M ago44:38

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The implications of war are daily news in many countries. Beyond the human tragedy of all those directly involved are an array if implications for countries and their populations around the world. In this webinar we feature specific implications for the global security sector. These are diverse, but what are the most important ones and how should t…

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Protecting luxury goods: is security winning? 44:41

3M ago44:41

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Luxury items are inevitably attractive to offenders, be they thieves, fraudsters or counterfeiters. Similarly, the supply chain is inevitably complex, involving many points at which goods are potentially vulnerable, including manufacture, transportation, storage and sale (physically and online). So what are the key challenges? How do security manag…

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What is the true cost of economic crime? 48:20

3M ago48:20

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Estimating the cost of economic crime has always proved challenging, not least because of various definitions adopted and offences included. Whereas some reports claim that accurate methods of measuring losses have been developed in the last decade, is this really the case? Not only are many of these estimates, but they rarely include the ‘hidden’ …

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How else can security contribute to preparing for the worst? 46:04

3M ago46:04

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All those involved with security know about the importance of learning from past events, but how good is the security sector at preparing in advance? What are the options to help prepare? To what extent are plans tested and what are the learning points? Major incidents such as terrorist attacks are mercifully rare, and there is guidance available o…

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Procuring Security: what should guide security buying practices? 45:03

3M ago45:03

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There has long been criticisms of the way security is purchased with claims that buyers prioritise price over quality, while suppliers accept low price bids to cut out the opposition. Meanwhile the image of security is tarnished. But how common is bad practice and what are the ways of remedying it? Is the security prepared to change and will it? Wh…

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Thinking about the security sector in Nigeria, what are its strengths and challenges? 44:40

3M ago44:40

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All over the world the security sector is adjusting to new pressures and opportunities, this includes the aftermath of the pandemic but many other things too including, globalisation, improved technologies, greater integration, the attraction of good parentships and the difficulties of achieving them, the move to professionalisation of security and…

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Is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) still fit for purpose? 45:54

3M ago45:54

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The research on the effectiveness of CPTED has been quite positive, but is it evolving logically and should this be a focus of attention for security professionals. Does the modern variation need to include the additional ‘M’ for management? What did Covid teach us about how to use space wisely and were CPTED principles relevant? In seeking to tack…

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Does the professional thief and organised criminal have a safe haven in committing economic crimes? 46:53

3M ago46:53

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There is increasing evidence that economic criminals operate under the radar of crime prevention measures and outside of the mainstay of law enforcement activity. In some countries at least (and the UK is an example) the majority of crime is fraud (and related offences). Offenders say different types of economic crime are easy to commit, unlikely t…

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Attracting teenagers to security work: how is the sector doing? 45:42

3M ago45:42

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Attracting new recruits to the security sector has long been heralded as a challenge. Much more of a hurdle, albeit one that is rarely discussed, is the engagement of those who are teenagers, and particularly those who are most disaffected and at risk of taking the wrong path. On the face of it security would seem to have a role to play, but does i…

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Security management in Canada: what are the strengths and weaknesses? 44:48

3M ago44:48

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We are pleased to announce the launch of the Canada OSPAs. The aim of this webinar will be to evaluate the state of security management in Canada. What are the key issues impacting on the security sector in Canada? How has it responded to the pandemic, what are the learning points? What are the strengths in security in Canada and the weaker points …

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Artificial Intelligence: a security essential or a dangerous ‘big brother’? 45:02

3M ago45:02

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Hopes and expectations in some quarters that AI will revolutionise security management are increasingly balanced by a growing concern by its negative traits. A recent ASIS Foundation study which noted that AI use in security was currently ‘unsophisticated’ and unlikely to change for ten years, has also warned of the civil liberty implications. Rece…

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Horizon scanning: how good are we at predicting the future? 44:14

3M ago44:14

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Horizon scanning offers the potential to see into the future. Via the presentation of strategic plans and ambitions it seeks to chart what might happen based on historical trends and events. It provides an indication of what can be expected in the future and when done well can serve as a good barometer of the ambitions in place. It also serves as a…

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Influencing opinion to improve perceptions of the security sector: what should we do? 46:16

3M ago46:16

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The security sector is very good at talking to itself. Conferences do this, so do many magazines and other media output, and most of the work of security associations is similarly focussed. Previous webinars have lamented this and called for more commitment to positively influencing the opinions of key external stakeholders. There have been attempt…

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Mentoring, does it work? Is the security sector good at it? 45:44

3M ago45:44

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On the face of it mentoring has much to commend it; it involves having the support from more experienced professionals/leaders to identify and then guide, and to opening hearts and minds around self-leadership, self-learning and self-development. But is this the reality? Do people really benefit? Are mentors really motivated to help others or are t…

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When is political violence a business problem? 46:48

3M ago46:48

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Violence takes many forms and there are a range of groups that pose threats. There is much discussion about countering terrorism, but what about other threats? How is the security sector responding? Is political violence on the business' risk register and should to be? In a different way how should risks be assessed and how are they being monitored…

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Fraudulent degrees and qualifications: the problem and potential remedies 44:36

3M ago44:36

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Degree fraud is an extremely serious but underrepresented area of fraud involving the use of fake credentials to obtain employment or any other benefit. Once employed in an organisation with fake credentials, the fraudster is much more likely to engage in other forms of crime such as embezzlement or falsifying documents. While in some countries the…

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Do we really care about Young Security Professionals? 45:00

3M ago45:00

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There is considerable discussion about supporting the future workers and leaders of the security sector, about the need to create career pathways and provide supportive training and mentoring. Certainly, there is a range of group and support networks for young security professionals and associations have dedicated sections to engage, and support. B…

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Making the protection of the public a legal obligation: a good idea or tried and failed before? 45:58

3M ago45:58

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The so called ‘Manchester Arena bombing’, at an Ariana Grande concert on the 22nd of May 2017 resulted in 22 deaths and over 250 injuries. In response the Government has proposed the 'Protect Duty, in short a requirement that those in charge of venues where the public gather are required to ensure there is proportionate security in place. Surely th…

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Diversity: what about the disabled and the LGBT community? 44:33

3M ago44:33

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150th Episode The security sector regularly discusses diversity issues, this is unsurprising since they are a major challenge. However, most of the focus has been on the need to promote women and be more racially diverse. Laudable though these are what has been less salient has been coverage of any challenges in engaging the disabled and the LGBT c…

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The role of auditors in tackling fraud: how we can get the best from our teams 46:54

3M ago46:54

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There has long been debate about what the proper role of auditors should be in relation to tackling fraud. Two recent reviews revealed a real gap between reality and expectations of audit performance. Current guidance is that auditors should take a more holistic approach towards fraud. However, auditors cannot do this on their own. They need to car…

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Learning from New Zealand: The opportunities and challenges for security 47:01

3M ago47:01

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When a group of security professionals were informally discussing which country stood out as having adopted a firm approach to Covid, New Zealand was the most frequently mentioned. Has it been a success? What about the security sector there, how has it been affected, how has it adapted, and what does it see as the big issues that it has had to mana…

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Security and journalism: is the industry getting the reporting that it deserves? 45:24

3M ago45:24

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The image the public have of the security sector has frequently been seen as its Achilles Heel. Yet surveys of workers, at different levels, have referred to it as an exciting place to work. Why then, is there both so little coverage of security issues in the mainstream media, and why is it that what is covered is often negative? Meanwhile, the eme…

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The Big Issues Impacting on Security: What Now, What Next? 44:54

3M ago44:54

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Security has been in the news. Some say it takes a crisis for security to be seen as valuable. Covid 19 represented a worldwide crisis that globally appears to have put security centre stage. But when it is over, what then? What have we learnt and what should we be thinking about, the next pandemic perhaps, austerity in the wake of economic hardshi…

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Thinking about security in Ireland: what have been the enablers of good security? 45:05

3M ago45:05

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Ireland has long been recognised for being good at security. The traditional challenges of terrorism just across the border, the numbers of murders and drug offences over time have also had an impact in focussing the response of different groups responsible for public protection. The security sector has been subject to regulation as part of a commi…

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What we can learn about security from areas that have been less affected by the pandemic: the case of Scandinavia 45:28

3M ago45:28

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We have tended to focus our attention on areas that have been worse affected by the pandemic. However, in a previous webinar on the impact of the pandemic on Scandinavia we heard that the impact had been modest, certainly much less than the worst affected nations. A main challenge was managing fears that the pandemic had generated, as much about sa…

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Assessing the competence of security officers: What needs to change? 46:20

3M ago46:20

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Following the publication of the IFPO report, ‘The Competence of Frontline Security Professionals and What They Say About Their Work’, this webinar will evaluate the process for improving the role of the frontline worker (and the perception if it by others). The webinar will discuss the implications of the findings about the sorts of roles they fin…

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Taking sustainability seriously: how common is ‘greenwashing’ and what can we do? 47:31

3M ago47:31

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It is good business to be seen to be supporting the ‘green agenda’, and certainly bad news follows or is likely to follow an organisation that is not committed. But how would we know? Do security professionals really care and if so how is that reflected? The ‘environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG)’ concept is becoming more renowned bu…

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Tackling healthcare fraud: the uncontrollable beast or the example of good practice? 43:27

3M ago43:27

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Healthcare fraud is a massive problem, the scale of which is only best guessed at, the FBI estimates ‘tens of billions of dollars’, are lost annually in the US, in England alone the government estimates well over a £1 billion was lost last year. The word ‘fraud’ in fact disguises a wide range of criminal acts that vary greatly involving staff (some…

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