The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (formerly Australian Drug Foundation) work with the Australian community to provide evidence-based information about alcohol and drug use. Recently, the ADF updated information about “ICE” (crystalline methamphetamine) and its impact across society.

Many approaches to security also minimise exposures to “safety-related” risks and hazards. This requires security leaders to have a practical understanding of workplace health and safety and work design.

Those security leaders or advisors working in the criminal justice correctional environment will be interested in the recent report from the Sentencing Advisory Council, Victoria. The Council today released a new report analysing data on adults held in corrective services custody to map trends in imprisonment in Victoria.

Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale recently advised cyber cover will become a must buy for all businesses as the risk landscape continues to shift.

Virtus Insurance Brokers has negotiated special Professional Indemnity coverage for Australian security consultants. Victorian members have reported up to 40% discount on existing coverage.

This important event conducted by the WA Chapter is recommended to all security advisers and their guests. Keynote speaker is Michelle Fyfe, Assistant Commissioner – State Crime, WA Police.

In a commercial environment it is not uncommon for organisations to engage the services of a contract security provider. The contract provider effectively operationalises the system of security developed and authorised by an organisation.

Within a system of security, protocols such as a security policy, plan and procedures guide key stakeholders in their work.

An economic or monetary loss may arise because a statement including an opinion, whether reckless or negligent from another that has been significantly relied upon. These types of case involving former employees are common in the USA and UK albeit there has been some recent activity in Australia.

Where a contractor is engaged for the provision of security services the following documents can assist in ensuring the security context is established and maintained.