Hasan Afzal is the sole security officer employed by Kew Retail Park, a shopping mall in West London. From perimeter security to security investigations, he shares what it takes to secure retail spaces from the front line.
Physical security professionals can take steps to protect themselves from blunt force and blunt force trauma via various tools, including body armor such as motorbike helmets and riot shields.
From risk assessments to video analytics, there are many measures that manufacturing security leaders can implement to secure their facilities against threats.
As the COVID-19 pandemic began around the world in early 2020, budgets decreased as businesses shuttered their doors. According to Global Guardian Co-Founder and CEO Dale Buckner, security budgets have the potential to double or triple in 2022.
The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)'s new report, "The Competence of Frontline Workers and What They Say About Their Work," explores the typical responsibilities, skills and perceptions of the dynamic security officer role.