Crime and Security Research
As the rapid technological developments in transportation evolve, so too do security concerns. Security or safety concerns within the transport sector have implications for pedestrians, public transport users and other road users. Our work has encompassed issues such as bicycle security, crime and disorder on public buses, and road safety education. We have worked extensively with transport authorities to examine […]
Read moreThe Perpetuity team is internationally renowned for its studies in the field of security and risk. Researchers have been involved in a diverse range of studies including fraud, bribery, shop theft, employee dishonesty, robbery, arson, and money laundering to name but a few. We have also been involved in evaluating solutions as diverse as alarms, CCTV, guards, and property marking […]
Read moreRegular readers will know that our Security research initiative was shortlisted for a Security Excellence award, the seventh time we have been. Unfortunately we did not win, but it was a great evening and we are not sulking too much! Anyway, there is always next year.
Read moreThe finalists have been announced for the Security Excellence Awards 2013. We are delighted to announce that Perpetuity Research have once again been selected as a finalist in the category of ‘Security Partnering Initiative’ of the Year. This is for our work on the Security Research Initiative (SRI) a three year programme of research with a separate study each year. Research […]
Read moreSince 2009 our popular Security Strategy Tookit has been accessible online as web-based toolkit. The toolkit was developed due to the finding that surprisingly few organisations have a security strategy in place – and even less have an effective strategy. This toolkit navigates the process, from strategic analysis and strategy development through to implementation and strategic review. It includes examples, […]
Read moreOne of our latest Security Research Initiative (SRI) reports was recently referenced in an article for IFSEC Global on whether security guards are becoming unvalued. Our report ‘The Security Sector in Perspective’ looks at how those working in the security sector view it and looks at their perspectives on economic and regulatory changes. The article discussed the current problem of […]
Read moreThe focus of the new Security Research Initiative (SRI) topic this year, is to look at how to define and recognise ‘excellence’ in the field of security. We want to know: What is an excellent security company? What does an excellent security contract look like? What does an excellent security function look like? What do you get from an ‘excellent’ […]
Read moreTo celebrate their 40th anniversary IFSEC International has compiled a list of the 40 people they consider to be the most influential in the global security and fire industries. Our Director, Martin Gill, was placed 13th. Over a decade since starting Perpetuity Research, Martin and the research team continue to produce high quality independent academically based research to develop a […]
Read moreToday we are launching a survey to explore a much debated issue – the relative pros and cons of procuring and managing security as a single service, as opposed to bundling it with other FM service provision. The work is part of a major study to better understand the differences in approach. We are inviting three groups to take part […]
Read moreOn Wednesday evening we attended the Security Excellence Awards for which Perpetuity’s Security Research Initiative was a finalist for the category of Security Partnering Initiative of the Year. We have been nominated a number of times in the past for this category and hoped that this year would be our year. Sadly it was not to be and the award was […]
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