Identity theft has undoubtedly become a key challenge to the general public which is increasing. According to CIFAS, the UK's fraud prevention agency, identity fraud increased by 31% during the first three months of 2015 and following these figures the City of London...
This year the Security Research Initiative is taking on a new project looking at the role of the private security sector in tackling cyber crime. As cyber crime is quickly growing and evolving, the threat posed to businesses and individuals is irrefutable. Unlike...
Merely a decade ago, nearly half of UK pupils had tried smoking at least once in their lives. However, according to a recent article from the BBC, Health and Social Care Information Centre data reveals that more pupils are now trying e-cigarettes (also known as...
IFSEC International has compiled a list of the 50 people they consider to be the most influential in the global security and fire industries. Perpetuity Research Director, Martin Gill, was placed 7th. In 2013 IFSEC placed him 13th in the top 40 most influential fire...
In the run up to festival season, this article provides a quick insight into the new high tech crime fighting techniques that are being employed by police forces this year, in a bid to tackle organised theft across the country. In Leicestershire a cashless payment...
On June 3rd Janice Goldstraw-White spoke at the CIFAS Annual Fraud Conference held in London. Her presentation looked at the motivations of fraudsters and was based on the findings from her research interviews with over 40 convicted fraudsters in prison. Through...
This week, in the first fully Conservative Queen’s Speech since 1996, the Queen laid out the government’s agenda for the coming year. Below we provide a brief overview of the headline implications of these 26 new bills for crime and security. Policing and Criminal...
Identity fraud has been identified as a key challenge for organisations and consumers accounting for nearly half (47%) of all fraud recorded in the first quarter of 2015. The threat is increasing and anyone can be a victim. This week CIFAS, the UK's fraud prevention...
Following on from the success of the Marlowes Shopping Centre in January, as the first shopping centre to achieve the Secured Environments Award, we are now pleased to announce that a further 13 shopping centres from around the UK including the South, Midlands and...
Perpetuity Research would like to invite you to IFSEC International this year. We are long-time supporters of the event and has been a staple date in the diary for the security industry. IFSEC International will be hosting hundreds of suppliers, leading global...
Martin Gill is an advisor to the Home Office on the 2014 Commercial Victimisation Survey (CVS) and the findings from the 2014 survey have been released,examining the extent of crime against businesses in England and Wales. The focus of the report was on three...
In a recent article published in Jane’s Intelligence Review (Jan 2015) Dr Anna Sergi, a lecturer in policing and crime science at the University of West London, explores the role of the behavioural sciences in tackling organised crime. Social and behavioural science...
Taking place on 16-18th June 2015 at the ExCeL London, IFSEC International is the largest event for the security industry, bringing together the entire security buying chain in one place. For more than 40 years we’ve been at the centre of the security industry,...
This month Professor Martin Gill appeared on BBC local radio and South Korean radio with Henry Shinn discussing identity theft. South Korea is facing a major identity theft problem, and Martin spoke about our own research with victims and offenders and some of the key...
Drawing on Perpetuity Research findings Churchill Home Insurance has revealed the ease of selling or trading stolen goods using high street pawn shops, second hand electronic stores and gold exchanges. During interviews with 15 convicted burglars conducted by...
With the upcoming release of the Oculus Rift and Microsoft Hololens, virtual reality is set to explode into the mainstream market. Using a headset with special stereoscopic displays, the wearer is immersed into an interactive computer-generated 3D environment, in...
In research commissioned by Churchill Home Insurance, Perpetuity Research interviewed 15 convicted burglars to help understand burglary and how it can be prevented. The burglars we spoke to cited drug addiction and the need to get hold of 'quick easy money' as a key...
From March 1-31, 2015 Palgrave Macmillan is offering free online access to ALL its journals, including Security Journal. Edited by Martin Gill and Bonnie Fisher and affiliated with ASIS International, Security Journal is a dynamic publication that keeps you informed...
This month the Home Office has published a new report discussing 'opportunity' as a driver of crime. It considers the value of tackling crime by removing opportunity - particularly the successes evident from using security measures to tackle acquisitive crime. You can...
Marlowes Shopping Centre set the standard as the first shopping centre to be awarded with the Secured Environments accreditation. They underwent a thorough audit of their security processes and procedures which included independent consultation with management,...
Audio recordings can sometimes be crucial evidence in criminal investigations – footage of a suspected terrorist planning an attack, CCTV footage of a crime, or a secret recording capturing an admission of guilt - but how can the police ensure that recordings are...
The government's surveillance camera commissioner, Tony Porter, has this week warned that too many of the CCTV cameras in the UK are 'useless'. This has sparked much debate this week, with Perpetuity's Professor Martin Gill speaking at an event in London as well as...
In research commissioned by Churchill Home Insurance, Perpetuity Research interviewed 15 convicted burglars to help understand what factors motivate burglary. Burglars reported enjoying the 'thrill of the chase' or the 'buzz' of breaking into peoples homes. However...
Last month Perpetuity Research has its three year audit for Investors in People. We are delighted to announce that we passed and received very positive feedback in the process. Amongst the strengths that were highlight were: Strong values and purpose Clear strategies...
Christmas shoppers in search of a last minute bargain may be at real risk of harm from counterfeit goods. Whether buyers think they are simply avoiding paying a premium for a big brand, or unwittingly purchase imitation goods, the dangers to health are significant....
The latest findings from the Security Research Initiative (SRI) revealed that the top three most valued characteristics of a corporate security department are: understanding threats, having an effective security strategy and having objectives aligned with that of the...
Perpetuity's Research Assistant Amy Randall was featured on BBC Three Counties radio breakfast show this week to discuss the court case of a homeless man who stole a t-shirt worth just £2.50 from a charity shop. As the value of the item was so low, the man left...
Credit card fraud and identify theft are serious problems for both industries and individual consumers. Although safeguards have improved in the last decade, there is an ongoing battle between corporations and cyber criminals over our personal information and...
As the Christmas shopping season descends, retailers may be wondering how best to protect their busy, stock laden stores against the threat of shoplifters. Problems include: • Christmas decorations and displays may have an impact on visibility, and surveillance...
The latest findings from the Security Research Initiative (SRI) revealed that the most highly valued characteristic of a security supplier is a strong focus on customer needs. While it is also important to have innovative and adaptive senior management more emphasis...