Crime and Security Research
Dr Janice Goldstraw-White, one of our researchers, has recently written an article with David Quinn, Product Manager UK, G4S. In this they outline how although artificial Intelligence (AI) has certainly impacted our everyday lives in the last couple of decades, the extent to which it has been adopted in different sectors varies considerably. In the physical security sector, they show […]
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Perpetuity Research has been commissioned by the Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Devon, Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly to carry out a sexual violence needs assessment to help inform the recommissioning of Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services across the area. The work will provide an overview of current service provision in the area, the support needs of […]
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The third edition of the Handbook of Security, edited by Perpetuity Research Director Martin Gill, has been published. The book contains 45 contributions from the leading scholars in the world, topics cover a vast arrange of issues from security and the margin footprint; the ways security is portrayed in films; the economic case for security; evaluations of different Security approaches; […]
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London Bridge City has been presented with the prestigious Secured Environments award on 13th June 2022 by Guy Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer, Police CPI. The estate, located in an iconic neighbourhood, surrounded by famous London landmarks, is a destination for shopping, entertainment and dining, and hosts a range of residential and business premises. As such the area presents a range […]
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A new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (“Economic Crime Bill”) was outlined in the Queen’s speech which will give further and stronger powers to tackle illicit finance, reduce economic crime and provide greater protections for consumers and businesses. This follows on from the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, which received Royal Assent on 15th March, following an expedited […]
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In March 2022 the Government launched the ‘Enough.’ Campaign. The campaign, which will run over several years aims to highlight forms of violence against women and girls, and actions that anyone can take to challenge perpetrators of abuse. The campaign will also educate young people about healthy relationships and consent, to ensure that victims can recognise abuse and seek support. […]
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Historically security managers have been marginalised from key decision-making roles in organisations but there is evidence this may be changing as security professionals are increasingly able to demonstrate that security is a business enabler. Perpetuity Research is seeking the views of security professionals, in order to better understand the obstacles faced by security managers/directors. We would welcome your insights. […]
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Fraud costs individuals and organisations billions a year and the seriousness of this problems is why Perpetuity Research is proud to be an official supporter of International Fraud Awareness Week, 14-20th November 2021. This initiative, led by the ACFE, gives organisations the chance to provide training and education and other awareness raising activities to help safeguard organisations against the growing […]
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Perpetuity Research has been commissioned by The Security, Order and Counter Terrorism Directorate in Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service to undertake research into security managers working in prisons. Despite there being a range of studies on security managers in general (for example assessing their perspectives on their role and relationships to the wider organisations in which they work), to […]
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Perpetuity Research are pleased to share their latest report entitled “The mandatory reporting of fraud: Finding solutions and sharing best practice” commissioned by the ACFE UK Chapter and the Fraud Advisory Panel. The aim of this research was to understand the attitudes of those who deal with tackling fraud towards introducing a mandatory requirement on organisations to […]
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