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Terrorism & Criminal Activity Recognition, Prevention & Response May 2019 - EDITION 3 in this issue we feature... Terrorism & Criminal Activity Recognition, Prevention & Response Proud to sponsor The Professional Security Offi cer ARE YOU QUALIFIED TO DEAL WITH PROTEST? DO YOU UNDERSTAND the In a world where it is increasingly rights of Protestors? easy to mobilise resistance, the ability of private security DO YOU KNOW the limits of your guards to manage protestors powers as a Security Guard? lawfully is in high demand. ARE YOU at risk of acting unlawfully if Our innovative and forward- you attempt to make a citizen’s arrest? thinking DEALING WITH PROTEST course will equip you with the key DO YOU KNOW when you skills and knowledge to deal with can use ‘reasonable force’ all types of protest activity. and what this includes? DO YOU KNOW how to best manage the reputational risk for your employer or client? DO YOU HAVE the appropriate protest management qualifi cations to improve your employability? THE 2-DAY COURSE COVERS - The Legal Framework - Police Methodology, Liaison and Response - Types of Protest and Actions - Impact of Confl ict Resolution & Management - Effective Security Personnel Responses to Protestor Activities - Scenarios and Practical sessions VISIT WWW.ECLIPSE-STRATEGIC-SECURITY.COM/TRAINING-COURSES l ECLIPSE_RISK 2 Foreword n this issue we take an in depth look at crime and terrorism in 2019. So many industry professionals have mentioned to me that this issue has been eagerly anticipated due to the critical importance of the subject Imatter. In many ways, that makes me sad. Unfortunately we live in a world where those with twisted ideologies, who lack the intellect to argue in favour of their particular cause, or the patience to peacefully campaign for the changes they feel are necessary, think that the mass murder of innocent civilians is somehow a legitimate and effective tool to achieve their goals. With Daesh (ISIS) now all but destroyed as a conventional fighting force, and the so called Caliphate now reclaimed by ‘infidels’ (the unfaithful...), it is increasingly turning to acts of terror, in a desperate attempt to demonstrate to the world that it somehow still matters. Make no mistake, the funds from looted oil, organised crime and antiquities sold on the black market, have provided a huge war chest with which it can continue brain washing disaffected youth across the world, using a twisted and extreme fundamentalist form of Islam to stoke the fires of hate, by blaming the West for all of the problems they could possible experience or imagine. The Prophet, Blessings Be Upon Him, would never, ever, approve. The terrorist threat however, is far from just an Islamist only problem. There is a disturbing rise in far right extremism. From the rapid growth of Neo Nazi organisations in Eastern Europe, Christian fundamentalist anti federal organisations in the U.S. to lone wolf, Islamophobic attacks, as tragically seen in the UK with a vehicle attack on a North London mosque, and alarmingly, in New Zealand, with the recent armed assault on innocent worshippers in Christchurch. Old tensions are also now starting to bubble over as illustrated by the resurgence of Irish republicanism in the form of the ‘New IRA’, a very well funded and organised group, rising from the ashes of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, which we all hoped would never raise it’s ugly head again after the relative peace following the Good Friday agreement. Even cold war tension is returning with the increasingly unrestrained use of radioactive or biological agents on foreign soil, by Russia, to eliminate those it deems to have betrayed the Mother Country. Terrorism is experiencing a new golden age...... When it comes to crime, we in the UK are reaping the results of massive underfunding of the Police by central government. The UK’s foreign aid budget in 2017 (£14 billion, Institute for Fiscal Studies.) was substantially larger than the combined funding of every UK Police Force (£11.04 billion 2017/18. gov.uk.) That, I find scandalous. With additional demands on our Police, in the form of counter terrorism duties and manning demonstrations, there simply are not enough uniforms on the ground to effectively enforce the law any more, let alone deter offenders. Levels of stress and shear exhaustion amongst front line officers are at record levels. Serving Police Officers are now openly talking about having “lost the streets”! Reported crime still continues to rise. Obviously, to any reasonable observer, crime is at epidemic levels, but with non emergency telephone numbers almost permanently engaged, many stations closed and others open for just a few hours a day, it has never been harder to actually report crime in the first place (if you don’t have internet access.....) All this leaves an unprecedented and growing level of responsibility on the private security sector. THAT’S YOU AND ME. Whatever your level of influence or rank, every security professional has an important role to play. For a detailed insight into the challenges we now all face, read on.... Rollo Davies. 3 In this issue... Security News and Industry Updates 5 Blurry Lines, Terror And Serious Organised Crime 12 Meet The TPSO Team 15 Terrorism: Setting Realistic Expectations For The Security Industry 17 Technology Enabling Security 19 Being Nosey Keeps Aviation Secure! 22 UK Terrorism Effects And Consequences 28 Workplace Violence 30 What’s The One Thing That Has Made The Biggest Contribution To Improving Security? 32 Useful Contacts List 36 Introducing Cyberterrorism And Cyberweaponry (Part 1 of 3) 38 It’s Raining, It’s Pouring And Cybercrime Is Soaring 43 Terrorism: Recognise The Threat And Prevent The Attack 46 Counter Terrorism Training 51 ASIS 54 Who To Follow On Social Media? 58 Door Supervision In 2019 64 The Day Horror Struck New Zealand 68 The View From Down Under 72 Customer Service And Crime Prevention 76 “Why Do You Never Tell Us What Happened…? (SIA)” 80 TPSO magazine meets the SIA 82 TPSO Key People In Security List 85 Terrorism & Healthcare 88 How Can Places Of Worship Safeguard Themselves From Terrorist Attacks? 92 The Deployment Of Security Officers In Public Spaces - Changing The Paradigm 94 Evidence, Evidence Everywhere… 98 Suicide Bombers And Thwarting The Changing Face Of Al – Shabaab 100 The Evolving Role Of The Modern Day Security Professional 106 Security Industry Events: May 2019 to September 2019 110 Submissions Guidelines & Copyright We are always interested in relevant material to include in both the magazine and our website. We welcome articles, blog posts, news, technical developments, apps, CPD and professional development features relating to physical security. The author will always retain ownership/copyright of their own works. We prefer original content where possible. By submitting the work you give us permission to publish it first. This agreement covers text, audio and video and graphics. Where TPSO shares the work, for example interviews, agreement on future use of that material will be agreed between parties at the time. Due to the non-exclusive nature of this agreement you are then free to reuse or further develop your work elsewhere if you wish. Therefore all material in TPSO magazine is copyright the publication or individual authors by default. TPSO will effectively have been awarded first British and first electronic rights. Any variations on this will be included in a footnote outlining the particular conditions that apply. Disclaimer: Peer Publishing Ltd assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this magazine or associated site. The information provided in whatever format is on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. 4 Security News & Industry Updates! The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is very much aligned with the aims and objectives of TPSO magazine. Gaining respect for front line security professionals by providing quality training and an active membership organisation, the IFPO are very much our American cousins. The news that they are spreading internationally, with the help of our friend and regular contributor, Mike Hurst, couldn’t be more welcome. Watch this space for more IFPO news. International Foundation for Protection Officers Expands Internationally. International Foundation for Protection Officers Expands Internationally The International Foundation for Protection Offices announced that in an effort to continue to expand into the various international markets they recently appointed Mr. Mike Hurst, CPP to serve as the IFPO Representative in the UK. After several discussions with Mr. Hurst executive director Sandi Davies felt confident that he embraces the same goals and objectives as that of the Foundation. Providing educational opportunities and a pathway will only enhance the career possibilities of individuals perusing their professional development. The end result would be a positive move forward within the security industry. Mike Hurst, CPP has spent over thirty years in the security and fire profession, as a specialist recruitment consultant and strategic advisor with HJA Consulting www. hja.co.uk (formerly HJA Fire and Security) www.hja.co.uk. He is also co-founder of www.AllSecurityEvents.com the security events listing site. Mr. Hurst is Vice Chairman of the UK Chapter of ASIS International, the world’s largest association of security professionals, a role he has held for nine years, and serves on its Professional Development Council and European Advisory Council. He was also a director of The Security Institute standing down in 2017 having served the maximum six-year term of office. In 2016 he was awarded the ASIS International President’s Award of Merit for his services to security in the UK and Europe. Previously he was an Advisory Board Member to COMBAT Trafficking in Human Beings in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, an EU funded project, and was Founding Joint Chairman of the Security Industry Authority Small Business Network.
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