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Workplace

Nov 13, 2024

8 steps employers should implement to make the workplace a safer place. This month, the new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 was enacted, which requires businesses to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Under ... Continue reading

Investigations

Oct 23, 2024

Five reasons why employing an independent security advisor makes good business sense. The terms ‘security consultant’ and ‘security advisor’ are well known. These roles are fulfilled by industry professionals with the expertise to safeguard data, information, and physical and business assets. They ... Continue reading

Fixated persons

Oct 9, 2024

New brochure now available. We are delighted to make our new brochure available to all. All you need to do is email [email protected] and request a copy. It couldn’t be simpler. ... Continue reading

Risk assessment

Sep 17, 2024

How to Stay Safe Walking Home in the Dark: Tips for Awareness and Preparation You may have noticed it is getting darker earlier, and before long, it may be dark before you even leave work. Some people will begin to feel less safe as ... Continue reading

Threats Management

The Defuse Podcast with Mark Follman - The Trigger Points - Inside the mission to stop mass shootings in America

Sep 5, 2024

How do we stop any further mass shootings in American schools? Journalist Mark Follman asked this very question when researching his brilliant book, “The Trigger Points – Inside the mission to stop mass shootings in America” after asking the same question. ... Continue reading

Celebrity

dancer experiencing workplace harassment

Jul 22, 2024

The show must go on – but at what cost? Strictly Come Dancing is a British dance contest show in which celebrities’ partner with professional dancers to compete in mainly ballroom and Latin dance. The TV show has been running ... Continue reading

Politics

UK Prime Minister Spencer Percival being assassinated by John Bellingham

Jul 22, 2024

Can a 19th Century assassination of a UK Prime Minister help stop the next attack? The recent attack on former President Trump is the latest in the line of violent political attacks. Political attacks are not a new phenomenon, and they are not unique to ... Continue reading

The Pathway to Violence

Mohammad Farooq was found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism at Sheffield Crown Court this week.

Jul 3, 2024

The Pathway to Violence of a UK Terrorist. Student nurse guilty of plotting Isis-inspired hospital bomb attack. Whenever we read a story of an attack, we need to remember that the perpetrators haven’t just snapped and decided to ... Continue reading

Workplace

Shot of two colleagues having a discussion in an office.

Jun 16, 2024

Having a cup of coffee with a colleague has never been more important. Behavioural threat management plays a critical role in creating a safer environment by addressing concerning behaviours proactively. Simplifying this approach and promoting empathy are key to fostering a culture of ... Continue reading

Investigations

magnifying glass on a fingerprint, forensic investigation concept

Jun 9, 2024

Criminality and Workplace Investigation – It isn’t as simple as you may think Workplace investigations aren’t as simple as you may think…. Investigating is a specialist subject in itself. Detectives in the police spend years becoming qualified and even longer honing their skills. ... Continue reading

Stalking

Nov 12, 2021

What is the difference between Harassment and Stalking? What is the difference between Harassment and Stalking? Continue reading

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