Monthly Archives: June 2013

With the nature of security in hostile environments undergoing wholesale change, Richard Lovell-Knight examines the new skills needed by staff in the industry   The security industry in hostile environments is changing. Man-with-gun might not carry a gun any more, and unless he can carry a risk assessment brief he could find himself man-without-portfolio. Security… Read more »

Devices used to detect unauthorised covert surveillance are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Iain McGhie reveals how to bridge the gap between performance and affordability   Although it doesn’t often make the headlines, unauthorised covert surveillance or bugging can have a very serious effect on both state and commercial security. Constant vigilance is required and regular sweeping… Read more »

  Anthony Tucker-Jones examines how Saudi Arabia is taking ever more drastic security measures on its borders to keep out its troublesome neighbours   It is sometimes argued that good fences make good neighbours, and certainly enhanced border protection is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Indeed, it seems it is bonanza time for the perimeter security… Read more »

With the evolution of smartphones, CCTV systems and the world’s media, retrieving and processing video evidence has become increasingly complex. Chris Hough reveals how the industry is adapting Closed circuit television (CCTV) has been around for many years. In the UK, it has been used to monitor public venues and government buildings since the late… Read more »

Later this month, airports must begin to lift restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels. Frédéric Brouiller reveals how new technology is helping them rise to the challenge   In August 2006, terrorists were intercepted at London’s Heathrow Airport after attempting to blow up a series of aircraft using homemade liquid explosives in soft drink bottles…. Read more »

Could anything have been done to prevent the murder of Lee Rigby in Woolwich last month? John Chisholm examines the nation’s response to the attack   The brutal murder of Lee Rigby, in broad daylight, by two men determined to kill, has understandably shocked the nation. Followed soon afterwards by what looks to have been… Read more »

  Why are more airports not using X-ray technology to detect internally concealed contraband and other threats such as explosives, asks Tony Kingham   I would argue that there is a compelling case for X-ray detection equipment to be deployed in the departure lounge of every international airport. In recent years, we have seen the… Read more »