Celebrating five years of Perpetuity Research and Consultancy International (PRCI)
We celebrated our fifth birthday this year. Since our inception - we were formally launched by Prince Michael of Kent in 2002 - we have established ourselves as one of the leading consultancies in the world in our subject area. We like to think we do things differently, and the feedback we get from our clients, suggests that you agree. We have a strong focus on being independent, on being innovative and delivering well run projects that exceed expectations. We have a foot in academia and a foot in the real world.
Our clients range from government departments, such as the DCLG, Ministry of Justice and the Home Office to Local Authorities across the country as well as Drug Action Teams and Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships, as well as private companies, including SMEs and blue chip organisations here and abroad. We also work for a variety of charities and unions, including the NASUWT.
Welcome to the December edition of the Perpetuity Group Newsletter. As usual, we have included the latest news on our research, consultancy and training courses. We would also like to take this opportunity to wish all of our newsletter subscribers Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year.
Perpetuity Research and Consultancy International recently announced the appointment of Peter Speight as the new Head of Security Consultancy.
Professor Martin Gill, Director of Perpetuity, said:
I am delighted Peter is joining us. He has a record of success and brings a broad range of business and security skills that are recognised across the industry. He is ideally placed to build on and enhance the reputation Perpetuity has established for top quality independent security consultancy.
Peter Speight, said:
I am very much looking forward to leading the Perpetuity security consultancy team in this country and abroad. We will use our current work which includes security audits and risk assessments, penetration tests, procurement advice and contingency planning to develop the security consultancy portfolio. It is a fantastic challenge and one which I relish.
On the 10th October 2007, Pavilion in association with Perpetuity hosted a conference at the Ort House Conference Centre in London on housing and drugs entitled "supporting the housing needs of drug and alchohol users - are we doing enough?" The conference was designed to explore some of the housing needs of drug and alcohol users and the barriers they face, and look at what more can be done to support this vulnerable population. Watch out for December's issue of Housing, Care and Support Journal published by Pavilion which is the subject matter of this conference.
For more information on this conference or work undertaken by Perpetuity contact Michelle Duffin on 0116 222 5565 or m.duffin@perpetuitygroup.com
Creating Successful Policies, Plans and Procedures
This course will show you how you can revitalise your organisational security and maximise compliance. Learn how to create documents and policies that really work.
Dates: 12th February 2008
11th June 2008
Fee: £495 + VAT
Holiday Discount: Book before the 11th January quoting XMAS-01 and receive a 20% discount on this course.
If you would like to book a place or have any queries about the course, please contact Catherine Powis on 0116 222 5550 or training@perpetuitygroup.com.
Seasons Greetings from the Secured Environments Team
This year has been an exciting one for everyone working on the Secured Environments project. After several months researching, consulting and piloting the scheme the accreditation - for organisations that can demonstrate that they take security seriously - was finally launched in June 2007.
Since then Secured Environments has received a lot of interest and support including positive reviews in numerous security publications and websites, such as SecurityPark, Professional Security Magazine, Security Management Today and Education Business. The scheme has also been covered in regional press.
The team look forward to another exciting year ahead and receiving your registration to become a Secured Environment. To find out more go to www.securedenvironments.com or contact Katy Owen on 0116 222 5564.
Perpetuity in the Media
The disappearance of the disks from various Government Departments and agencies has led to a lot of media contact. Martin Gill appeared on several radio stations and also on television, on BBC Watchdog (a consumer affairs programme) talking about data protection breeches. Martin was also part of a Radio 5 Live programme (the Victoria Derbyshire Show) talking about shop theft at Christmas and how retailers might best protect themselves.
Peter Speight, said:
