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...
The second edition of The Handbook of Security has been nominated as one of the titles considered for the ASIS 2014 Book of the Year Award. The fully revised second edition of The Handbook of Security includes chapters from the world’s leading authorities with...
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...
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...
The Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) are designed to be a worldwide award scheme for the recognition of outstanding performance in the security industry. Developed and Launched by Perpetuity Research, OSPAs schemes are now open in Germany and Australia,...
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...
Martin is on the advisory board of Palgrave Communications, an open-access, multidisciplinary journal, published by Palgrave Macmillan. The journal covers all of the social sciences, humanities and business and is dedicated to publishing high-quality research and...
Most organisations agree that security is needed in the workplace to prevent and respond to crime, but what, if any, are the wider benefits to other corporate departments like HR, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Legal, Procurement and Operations? Does good security help...
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...
On 17th February Martin Gill gave a talk to a CHASE audience. He was speaking about staff dishonesty. Building on work we have conducted with staff dismissed and imprisoned for dishonesty, Martin outlined the various motives, techniques and approaches used by those...
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,...
This series aims to address topics such as: Crime Control policing, security, theft, workplace violence and crime, fear of crime, civil disorder, white collar crime and anti-social behaviour. International in perspective, providing critically and...
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....
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...
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...
Perpetuity Research has been shortlisted for the ninth time for the Security Partnering Initiative of the year for the Security Research Initiative (SRI). The partnership brings together leading security organisations, leading security companies, and any other type of...
Security Science: Theory and Practice of Security is a book from Clifton Smith and David Brooks that integrates the multi-disciplined practice areas of security into a single structured body of knowledge. It gives a scientific perspective on security challenges based...
A new breakthrough in microparticle technology may help to prevent the forging of currency and the sale of counterfeit, sub-standard and unsafe goods to unwary customers. Scientists and engineers at MIT have developed a new microscopic barcode that can be embedded...
The approach of October heralds the return of Stoptober – a 28 day challenge providing support to those who would like to stop smoking: Visit the website for more information Perpetuity has undertaken a number of projects evaluating initiatives to prevent both...
Martin is regularly doing talks at events and conferences around the world. Below is a list of his recent talks and ones that are upcoming. Martin gave a talk on understanding the drivers for insurance fraud at the Association of British Insurers earlier this...