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.

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.

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.

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.

The Protection of Assets (POA) resource is the premier reference for the security professional. It is written, edited and peer reviewed by security subject matter experts. This comprehensive source covers all aspects of security and is used globally by security leaders.

A gathering of 34 members and guests were both educated and entertained by our key speaker Mr Steve Van Aperen. The event was conducted at Complex Institute of Education and Steve exceeded expectations in a most practically delivered session.

With the growing number of young professionals entering the security industry as a first career and to encourage new members to join ASIS International, the Victoria Australia Chapter is promoting its Young Professionals Council.

The ASIS International 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits is being conducted between 28 September and 1 October 2015 in Anaheim USA. It is anticipated around 20,000 Security colleagues will be in attendance including members of the Victoria Australia Chapter.

The Australian House of Representatives made 11 recommendations to improving cruise ship security in a 2013 report. In November 2014 the Australian Government responded in its report Troubled waters: Inquiry into the arrangements surrounding crimes committed at sea