Crime and Security Research
On Monday 25th November, City of London Police Commissioner, Peter O’Doherty, presented the Secured Environments award to Lloyd’s. Terry Blacker, Head of Corporate Real Estate noted: ‘Lloyd’s is extremely proud to have renewed the Secured Environments award for the 4th time. Recognition of our focus on the importance of good physical security is extremely important to Lloyd’s as our iconic […]
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The aim of the research was to explore the forms of joint working that take place between the security sector and the police, and the barriers that can prevent this work from progressing. The research is based on the views of security professionals from in-house security, security suppliers, other security experts and some individuals working for, or recently retired from […]
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Perpetuity Research has been commissioned by Leeds City Council to undertake an important new research project aimed at investigating how residential properties in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) may be used to facilitate criminal activities, including organised crime. This research is part of the government’s Pathfinder programme and is designed to address critical challenges in the housing and security landscape. […]
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A groundbreaking report by Perpetuity Research and the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime at the University of Portsmouth has uncovered a critical oversight in the fight against economic crime. Despite soaring levels of these offences, police forces are not fully utilising the vast resources and expertise available in the private and not-for-profit sectors. Economic Crime at Crisis Levels: Economic […]
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Paternoster Square has been presented with the prestigious Secured Environments award on 16th April 2024 by Commander Khan, City of London Police. The estate is an iconic urban development in the heart of the City of London, surrounded by landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral and the London Stock Exchange. It houses a mix of office space, retail outlets and […]
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Regent’s Place has been presented with the prestigious Secured Environments award on 31st January 2024 by Guy Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer, Police CPI. The estate, is located in the London Borough of Camden, on one of London’s main arterial roads, close to key transport hubs and the ‘Knowledge Quarter’ cluster of research and educational establishments. It houses a mix of […]
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The aim of the research – ‘The importance of Security Culture in Facilitating Security Excellence’ – was to explore the challenges to building a strong security culture in today’s world and assess how the security sector is responding. The research is based on the views of security professionals from both in-house and contract positions, as well as other security experts, […]
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The University of Sunderland has achieved the prestigious Secured Environments award for a second time, by demonstrating their commitment to good security management. The award was presented to the University on 3rdOctober 2023 by Superintendent Rob Bosson of Northumbria Police. Originally a technical college established in 1901, with university status gained in 1992, the University has been ranked as a […]
Read moreWorld Suicide Prevention Day, established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO) is on the 10th of September this year, the theme,“Creating Hope Through Action” is a powerful call to action and reminder that there is an alternative to suicide and that through our actions we can encourage hope and […]
Read morePerpetuity Research has received funding from the Dawes Trust, along with the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime at Portsmouth University, to undertake research exploring the opportunities that exist in the private and not-for-profit sectors for the police to utilise in order to tackle economic crime more effectively. Economic crime, although the largest category of offending and costing society billions […]
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