Tweet This Standard has now been published and can be purchased from SAI Global . The Standard is in 2 Parts and although can be purchased separately, i.e., Part 1 General requirements can be purchased here and Part 2 Procedures guide can be purchased here both should be used as a resource. This Standard should be the ‘go to’ for…read more →
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 Australian Government recently released its Strategy for Crowded Places from Terrorism. This strategy has raised and focused the Australian business community’s interest and concern with regard to the terrorism threat and associated risks like never before. The government clearly argues in the Strategy that owners and operators of ‘crowded places’ have along with the traditional (security) risks, 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 →
