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Magenta Security Services’ boss highlights need for security industry to support public services

Security Management, UK News Desk /

A combination of uncertainty over Brexit negotiations and recent cut backs in other areas of police funding has highlighted an opportunity for the private security industry to support public services. “Brexit is putting an incredible strain on resources of all types across the UK, including the police force, who are preparing contingencies for a host of challenges ahead of March 29.  When combined with the selling off of police assets and the reduction in officers on the street it makes life very difficult when it comes to the prevention of criminal activity,” comments Abbey Petkar, managing director of Magenta Security. “I have incredible respect for the police.  They are doing a tough job under difficult circumstances and deserve our support.” Abbey believes that via current contracts and private initiatives, security companies across the UK can deliver for clients whilst partnering the police to highlight and where possible stop criminal activity. “The security industry is incredibly diverse and already working across a host of services to prevent crime. We already support public services by filling gaps and spotting vulnerabilities that opportunists could exploit.  A partnership-based relationship with the police will do nothing but improve this,” continues Abbey. “For those of us carrying the proper certification there is even the opportunity to directly support public services, supplementing their workforce where needed.” Ultimately, Abbey believes there is a significant opportunity for the private sector to support public services and give back to the wider community. This is ever more true as the SIA works to professionalise and improve the quality of output from across the sector.  Public safety should, in Abbey’s opinion, be the responsibility of all, not just the few hardworking police officers. www.magentasecurity.co.uk

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Magenta Security Services’ boss highlights need for security industry to support public services

News Desk /

A combination of uncertainty over Brexit negotiations and recent cut backs in other areas of police funding has highlighted an opportunity for the private security industry to support public services. “Brexit is putting an incredible strain on resources of all types across the UK, including the police force, who are preparing contingencies for a host of challenges ahead of March 29.  When combined with the selling off of police assets and the reduction in officers on the street it makes life very difficult when it comes to the prevention of criminal activity,” comments Abbey Petkar, managing director of Magenta Security. “I have incredible respect for the police.  They are doing a tough job under difficult circumstances and deserve our support.” Abbey believes that via current contracts and private initiatives, security companies across the UK can deliver for clients whilst partnering the police to highlight and where possible stop criminal activity. “The security industry is incredibly diverse and already working across a host of services to prevent crime. We already support public services by filling gaps and spotting vulnerabilities that opportunists could exploit.  A partnership-based relationship with the police will do nothing but improve this,” continues Abbey. “For those of us carrying the proper certification there is even the opportunity to directly support public services, supplementing their workforce where needed.” Ultimately, Abbey believes there is a significant opportunity for the private sector to support public services and give back to the wider community. This is ever more true as the SIA works to professionalise and improve the quality of output from across the sector.  Public safety should, in Abbey’s opinion, be the responsibility of all, not just the few hardworking police officers. www.magentasecurity.co.uk

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British Safety Security

Britain’s high health and safety standards must be protected after Brexit, demands British Safety Council

UK Exclusives /

The British Safety Council reiterates its demand that the UK’s withdrawal from the EU must not in any way erode the progress made in the UK over the last four decades on workplace health, safety and welfare standards, together with the protection of worker’s rights and product safety. The adoption of EU directives into the UK legislative framework has been instrumental in the continual improvement in these areas, resulting in dramatic reductions in workplace fatalities and injuries, as well as enhanced recognition of occupational health issues. Lawrence Waterman, Chairman of the British Safety Council, said: “The government has repeatedly stated that there are safeguards for employment protections in the backstop – the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement’s arrangements that will be triggered and hold sway until all parties agree to a comprehensive trade policy. However, in Parliament, in answer to some probing questions, the Attorney General Geoffrey Cox admitted on Monday 3 December that these clauses are ‘not enforceable.’ “The politicians, who brought us the assertion that ‘health and safety is a burden on business’ and a commitment to destroy health and safety culture, are now going back on their previous declaration that employment rights and environmental protections are safeguarded under their deal due to the presence of non-regression clauses. It has now been admitted that these clauses are not enforceable internationally by the EU institutions or by the arbitration mechanisms under the Withdrawal Agreement, claiming that this gave the UK ‘regulatory flexibility’ during the backstop. “This reinforces the British Safety Council’s view that we shall need to watch developments closely to protect hard-won worker protections. We call on other champions of health and safety, such as RoSPA and IOSH, to join with us and others to ensure that our high standards in workplace health and safety are defended whatever the outcome of the shambolic Brexit process.” www.britsafe.org

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Britain’s high health and safety standards must be protected after Brexit, demands British Safety Council

Exclusives, News Desk /

The British Safety Council reiterates its demand that the UK’s withdrawal from the EU must not in any way erode the progress made in the UK over the last four decades on workplace health, safety and welfare standards, together with the protection of worker’s rights and product safety. The adoption of EU directives into the UK legislative framework has been instrumental in the continual improvement in these areas, resulting in dramatic reductions in workplace fatalities and injuries, as well as enhanced recognition of occupational health issues. Lawrence Waterman, Chairman of the British Safety Council, said: “The government has repeatedly stated that there are safeguards for employment protections in the backstop – the legally binding Withdrawal Agreement’s arrangements that will be triggered and hold sway until all parties agree to a comprehensive trade policy. However, in Parliament, in answer to some probing questions, the Attorney General Geoffrey Cox admitted on Monday 3 December that these clauses are ‘not enforceable.’ “The politicians, who brought us the assertion that ‘health and safety is a burden on business’ and a commitment to destroy health and safety culture, are now going back on their previous declaration that employment rights and environmental protections are safeguarded under their deal due to the presence of non-regression clauses. It has now been admitted that these clauses are not enforceable internationally by the EU institutions or by the arbitration mechanisms under the Withdrawal Agreement, claiming that this gave the UK ‘regulatory flexibility’ during the backstop. “This reinforces the British Safety Council’s view that we shall need to watch developments closely to protect hard-won worker protections. We call on other champions of health and safety, such as RoSPA and IOSH, to join with us and others to ensure that our high standards in workplace health and safety are defended whatever the outcome of the shambolic Brexit process.” www.britsafe.org

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BSIA and SIA forge closer American trade links ahead of Brexit

UK News Desk /

The British Security Industry Association and its American equivalent, the Security Industry Association (SIA), have jointly signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the foundations of a long-term working relationship in anticipation of closer trade links between the two countries following Brexit and the election of President Trump.

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Biometric scans comply with impending privacy legislation, says ievo Ltd

UK News Desk /

Newcastle-based manufacturer of biometric recognition systems, ievo Ltd, says that amidst the chaos of Brexit, many security minded organisations are concerned about the implications of the incoming privacy legislation, namely, the European Regulation on the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data, adopted in 2016 and planned to be enforceable in May 2018.

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UK Security: the implications of BREXIT in the EU Referendum

UK Security: the implications of BREXIT in the EU Referendum

UK Exclusives /

23rd June 2016 – a date that is being embedded in the media on a daily basis, not because it is the last day of IFSEC International 2016, but because it is being billed in the Government information pamphlet sent out to all addresses in the UK as: “A big decision, one that will affect you, your family and your children for decades to come”.

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