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Enhancing Retail Security During the Holiday Season: Comprehensive Strategies for Safety and Preparedness

As the holiday season approaches, retail environments become bustling hubs of activity. However, the festive rush also brings increased risks such as occupational violence, aggression, and theft. Drawing from nearly 25 years of experience in security management and law enforcement, Founder and Managing Director, Tim Wood, offers essential strategies to enhance safety and security across retail settings during the holiday season.

Enhancing Retail Security During the Holiday Season: Comprehensive Strategies for Safety and Preparedness

Community

Managing Risk in Retail: What we’ve learned about Enhancing Safety and Security in Australia’s Crowded Shopping Centres in 2024 

Community

Shopping centres have long been integral to Australian life, serving as bustling hubs for shopping, dining, and socialising. However, recent violent incidents and the increasing abuse directed at workers have…

Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under-16s: A Critical Perspective on Security, Privacy, and Mental Health

Personal Safety
Community

Last week, the Federal Government passed legislation to introduce a groundbreaking social media ban for those under 16, aiming to protect young users. While the intention is clear—mitigating risks to…

Facial Recognition in Retail: Balancing Security, Privacy, and Practicality

Business Security
Cyber Security

As businesses such as Bunnings adopt facial recognition technology to enhance security, the debate between protecting employees and safeguarding customer privacy intensifies. Retailers are increasingly using this technology to identify…

Victoria’s Bold Move: Raising the Age of Responsibility and Retail’s New Reality

Business Security
Community

The Victorian Government has just passed the landmark Youth Justice Bill which includes raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12. This landmark legislation encompasses a range of…

How does the change to Australia’s terrorism threat level impact venues and event operators of crowded places?

Business Security
Community

Discover the crucial connection between Australia's terrorism threat level and the operational challenges faced by venues and event operators in crowded places.

Navigating the New Normal: Rethinking Emergency Management for Hybrid Workforce

Business Security

With the shift to hybrid and remote work, emergency management for organisations has become even more complex. Managing the safety of employees, ensuring effective communication, and having an accurate understanding of…

Facial recognition in security and the problem of bias

Business Security
Online Security

Facial recognition can be a valuable tool in the security industry but it currently has limitations. Learn how it has problems with bias.

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