Best Professor Martin Gill Podcasts (2024)

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

3d 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

10d 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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Gloria Laycock - Thought Leadership Interview 43:47

17d 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

24d 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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Brian Allen - Thought Leadership Interview 46:08

1M 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

1M 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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Procuring Security: what should guide security buying practices? 45:03

1M 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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The implications of the Russia/Ukraine war on the private security sector 44:38

1M 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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Security management in Canada: what are the strengths and weaknesses? 44:48

1M 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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Thinking about security in Ireland: what have been the enablers of good security? 45:05

1M 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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Security and journalism: is the industry getting the reporting that it deserves? 45:24

1M 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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Learning from New Zealand: The opportunities and challenges for security 47:01

1M 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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Mentoring, does it work? Is the security sector good at it? 45:44

1M 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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Pride in Security – Why inclusivity matters and the role of Allies 44:21

1M 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 role of auditors in tackling fraud: how we can get the best from our teams 46:54

1M 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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Influencing opinion to improve perceptions of the security sector: what should we do? 46:16

1M 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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How else can security contribute to preparing for the worst? 46:04

1M 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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Whistleblowing: what are the benefits and the dangers for the whistle-blower? 44:50

1M ago44:50

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There are well rehearsed benefits of whistleblowing. For the organisation is not least the opportunity to learn about risks that might otherwise not be identified, and being seen to be following good corporate governance. But what about for the whistle-blower? How can and do organisations prevent victimisation and detriment? How common are these? O…

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

1M 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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What is the true cost of economic crime? 48:20

1M 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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Horizon scanning: how good are we at predicting the future? 44:14

1M 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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Diversity: what about the disabled and the LGBT community? 44:33

1M 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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Making the protection of the public a legal obligation: a good idea or tried and failed before? 45:58

1M 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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Do we really care about Young Security Professionals? 45:00

1M 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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Taking sustainability seriously: how common is ‘greenwashing’ and what can we do? 47:31

1M 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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Pride and the security sector – Celebrating our LGBTQ+ Employees 46:34

1M ago46:34

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Every June, the LGBTQ+ community across the globe organises a range of events to shine a light on the LGBTQ+ community. It is timely then to assess what is happening in the security sector. Are tangible and progressive actions being taken to be truly inclusive? Are the right sort of collaborations taking place and how are they faring? This webinar …

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

1M 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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How are you measuring EDI against business performance? What are the real benefits? 44:25

1M ago44:25

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There is a wealth of understandable enthusiasm for promoting ED&I in business, morally, ethically and also, and for business this is important, commercially too. The question is, how strong is the evidence that ED&I is good for business? Where does that come from and what does it suggest? Then there are the practical ways of measuring it, how can t…

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The Canadian Security Sector: what are the current challenges and how good is the response? 43:04

1M ago43:04

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There has been a growth of different mechanisms around the world for the initial notification and management of security incidents, but there has been relatively little discussion about the pros and cons of the best ways of doing so effectively. Arguably this is the crucial stage of security response, ineffectiveness here can be severely detrimenta…

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When is political violence a business problem? 46:48

1M 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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HR and Finance: do they support or undermine security? 44:14

1M 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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Food Protection: the ultimate security challenge? 46:45

1M ago46:45

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Around the world ‘Food and Agriculture’ is often designated a Critical Infrastructure Sector. It is diverse – e.g. crops, livestock, poultry, seafood – and the threats are as diverse as climate change, international conflicts and theft and fraud including by organised criminals. Clearly this is an area where security professionals have had to step …

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The opportunities and limits of Body Worn Cameras? 45:27

1M ago45:27

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Body worn cameras have been widely heralded by the security sector for generating a range of benefits, not least the fact they provide evidence to support interactions preventing – or at least reducing the chances – of frivolous claims of malpractice. They have also been welcomed for giving the security personnel who use them confidence in tricky s…

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

1M 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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Protecting luxury goods: is security winning? 44:41

1M 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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Artificial Intelligence: a security essential or a dangerous ‘big brother’? 45:02

1M 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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An Interview with Ex-offender Frank Portinari: a gun runner for terrorists 45:33

1M ago45:33

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While it is well known that in order to operate terrorists need weapons, what is less well known and much less discussed is how they get them. In this interview, Frank Portinari explains how he developed from being a football hooligan, to involvement in right wing extremism, to supplying guns to loyalist paramilitaries entering the world of terrori…

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Security Qualifications and Certifications: where do we look for credibility? 43:54

1M ago43:54

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There is now an abundance of security qualifications and certifications, they have taken off dramatically in recent years. But are there now too many to the extent that it has led to confusion and undermined their very credibility? Does it matter? Are some more credible than others and how should we distinguish? To what extent does the credibility …

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Business Improvement Districts: are they examples of security shining or security failing? 45:13

1M ago45:13

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BIDs, which operate under various names first grew to prominence in Canada and the USA and have since expanded across the world. In essence they involve businesses coming together to improve the local and business trading environment with mixed success. Certainly, the role for security varies, sometimes being (at best) marginal and other times core…

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Cyber Crime: The cyber security implications of physical security products 46:10

1M ago46:10

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The notion that there are physical security products and, separately, digital security products belongs in a museum. These days, all electronic physical security products are cyber ones too. And while that generates enormous advantages, it also has limits; for starters it creates security weaknesses. Research around the Internet of Things (IoT) has…

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

1M 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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Attracting teenagers to security work: how is the sector doing? 45:42

1M 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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Robots: a security opportunity or a security threat? 44:15

1M ago44:15

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There are well established advantages to using robots in security roles. For example, they can independently perform programmed tasks with minimal human oversight, including conducting routine patrols and doing so cost effectively, more productively than humans since they don’t get tired or bored, and work more safely in hazardous environments. But…

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Managing security suppliers: what are the key factors to optimising performance? 45:07

1M ago45:07

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The traditional problem, suppliers want to charge more for a better service versus clients who want to pay less for a more targeted service, has been and is being played out globally. The difficulty of recruiting personnel, and keeping them, plus the opportunities provided by technology against a background of economic austerity are factors that ar…

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

1M 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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How great are the security threats in Smart Cities? Are they a catastrophe in waiting? 44:44

1M ago44:44

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Smart cities have long been heralded as a definitive opportunity to harness technological developments for business efficiency and human contentment. In some quarters they appear to be discussed as an unqualified good. But are they? Where there is technology there are risks of security weaknesses, and the bigger the strategic use the greater the po…

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Crime against wildlife: what is being done and it is working? 46:22

1M ago46:22

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There are many offences against wildlife and they can be serious. For example, illegal wildlife markets are being exploited by international organised crime groups because they are seen as low risk and high reward. The consequences are serious, the widespread problem of illegal fishing is just one example where the impact has been under employed fi…

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

1M 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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Thinking about the security sector in Nigeria, what are its strengths and challenges? 44:40

1M 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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Falling victim to fraudsters: how do you stop it and what do you do if victimised? 45:51

1M ago45:51

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Fraud is now the most common offence. The sense is that offenders have adapted quicker than those responsible for preventing and responding to crime. There was once a view that suffering financial loss was much less traumatic than suffering physically and that is gradually being challenged. But where are we with managing the response to being victi…

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