What others say about the SRI

‘I have been engaged with the SRI for a number of years and find that it provides me with valuable insight in to broad ranging issues. I often use the debate and output to challenge my own thought process and also use the research evidence to validate my internal decision making process.’ Barrie Millett, Director of Assurance, Security and Business Services, Mitie

‘At OCS we recognise that conducting research is vitally important in order to better understand our goals. Indeed it is critical that as business leaders we strive to develop both our companies and at the same time help professionalise our sector. The SRI provides just that vehicle and we are delighted to be supporters of it.’

Steven Gardner, Global Head of Security, 

OCS Group Ltd

‘After enlightening years the Security Research Initiative is now an important event for all participants wanting an independent, benchmarked insight into the key questions on how the UK Security market is developing.  In a complex changing environment I believe that sponsors gain great benefit, not only from showing their commitment to a better understanding of the Industry, but also from their unique opportunity to gain deeper insights from the team that can make them and their clients more successful.‘

Geoff Zeidler, GZC Ltd

‘We all think we know what’s happening in the security sector: but do we?  The SRI gives us a real insight into the sector and the individuals working in it at all levels, helping inform our decisions and actions.’ 

Mike Hurst, UK Director, IFPO UK & Ireland

‘The Security Research Initiative has been – and continues to be – fundamental to the positive development of the security sector. Supported by the security world’s foremost organisations, detailed research carried out to date has shed invaluable light on several hugely important aspects of the profession, including purchasing techniques, the value of security, partnership working between the police service and the private sector, regulation and bundling versus the single service model. Ultimately, the SRI’s detailed and in-depth research absolutely underpins and enhances the ongoing development of Best Practice.’ 

Brian Sims, Editor, Security Matters and Fire Safety Matters