Bullying behaviour is a workplace hazard that has attracted increasing attention over recent years. Security leaders managing a workplace or conducting a comprehensive risk assessment must address the risk of bullying incidents.

Wilson Security has been engaged by Victoria Police to protect key police sites including crime command and the police academy. This is another example of collaborative arrangements between the private and public sector based to enhance public safety.

The Victorian Ombudsman recently reported that Victoria’s prison system is failing to make Victoria a safer place as about one in two prisoners return to jail within two years of release. From a cost perspective that equates to around a $1B annual cost to the Victorian community as the average cost for each prisoner is around $100,000.

One of the benefits of ASIS International membership is access to various Standards developed by ASIS security leaders. Recently, the ASIS Commission on Standards and Guidelines published new Standards on Risk Management. The Standard can be downloaded free to ASIS International members through their login credentials.

Family violence continues to directly affect one in four Victorian women and is the leading contributor to preventable death, disability and illness for women aged 15 to 44 years. Family violence is deplorable and often involves violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviours.

Across Australia the issue of alcohol-related violence within entertainment precincts has long been known and involved a number interventions including lockouts, patron ID scanning and situational crime control strategies. A recent report used various data sources between 2004 and 2013 to show a decrease in alcohol-related assaults.

Professor Martin Gill from the UK is visiting Australia in October and providing an exclusive briefing on security excellence for security providers.

Members and guests wishing to attend ASIS Victoria Australia Chapter Events are now able to register through a simplified process using Sticky Tickets that links from the Events page.

Working in a team or group can be a challenging, rewarding and at times difficult experience. Following are five tips for security leaders to assist formulate team plans.