Tweet (Published in Independent Education Union Issue 1 Vol 47 – 2017) The School Environment There are two things about school environments – all schools for all ages, public and private – their dynamics are unique and that uniqueness is ever changing. Each day brings something new into the mix, staffing issues, student issues, the weather, engaging with neighbourhoods and…read more →
Tweet In May 2013 Safe Work Australia released the ‘Guide for Handling and Transporting Cash”. In July 2014 an updated version was released: the ‘General Guide for Managing Cash-in-Transit Security Risks’. This guide provides valuable information for persons conducting ‘in-house’ cash-in-transit operations. The material includes: Guide: General guide for managing cash-in-transit security risks Guide: Handling and transporting cash Information sheet: Cash-in-transit…read more →
Tweet The Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee in 2013 published a set of guidelines for Government and business to help protect Australians from firearm attacks in places of mass gathering. They mirror those developed and promoted by U.S. federal government agencies and based on their extensive experience with crimes of this type. This publication should prove to be useful to schools and other…read more →
Tweet By Leon Harris, Principal Consultant, Harris Crime Prevention Services Traditionally, schools are considered a sanctuary from external criminal activity. Unfortunately, negative aspects of societal changes have resulted in schools, like many other institutions and community organisations, being targeted by criminals. A safe school (and working) environment goes hand in hand with the philosophies and goals relating to academic performance…read more →
Tweet Harris Crime Prevention Services has been appointed to provide security (design) consulting services for GPT’s $200 million West Keira (Wollongong) project. The three level 18,000sqm site will feature fresh, fast and slow food with 80 specialty stores and 600 plus car spaces. This will be an extension of Wollongong Central. Early works will commence by the end of 2011…read more →
Tweet Harris Crime Prevention Services is proud to be associated with providing ‘architectural (security) design’ advice for the estimated $220 million The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA). The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA will be a world-class cancer treatment and research facility providing integrated care and support services to public and private patients, located on the…read more →
