Perpetuity consultants can help you secure the supply chain and generate business opportunities at the same time. Our accredited 28001 lead auditors have the specialist expertise to help you achieve ISO 28001 accreditation.
ISO 28001 is the first quality management system for the supply chain. Achieving this standard can then act as a good stepping stone to achieving C-TPAT accreditation, or Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status as it is known in Europe. AEO status provides:
A fast lane service for those transporting into the US.
It permits the free movement of goods and vehicles across the EU.
Some of the larger global companies are already accredited and are requiring their suppliers meet the same standard
6th and 7th November 2008 University College London
Prof Martin Gill will be speaking at the following events:
ASIS Academic/Practitioner Symposium
30th July - 1st August 2008, Washington University, USA
Towards Knowledge Led Policing and Security
10th September 2008, Canterbury Christchurch University
Greetings!
Welcome to the July edition of our newsletter. This month we have features on CCTV research, domestic violence, tackling gangs, tackling alcohol use, the process of developing a security risk matrix and ways to accredit your supply chain security. We have also included an update on our forthcoming training courses and conferences.
If these are areas that interest you please visit our website www.perpetuitygroup.com for more information on the services we offer.
I hope that you find this issue informative and if you would like to comment on any of the articles please do not hesitate to contact me on 0116 222 5555.
With best wishes Martin Gill
Continuity and Contingency Management Training
Events such as fire, flooding and terrorism can have devastating effects on businesses and other organisations.
The aim of this course is to show you how to identify threats and prepare effective continuity and contingency measures to deal with them.
In the last issue of the newsletter we said we would update you on approaches to evaluation. We were therefore delighted when we found out that a recent review of evaluation research on CCTV in the US (which has attracted quite a bit of attention in north America) concluded that the evaluation undertaken by Martin Gill and Angela Spriggs on behalf of the Home Office was the best.
The author of the review said:
'The most frequently cited review in the literature, basically the authoritative source. I found it to be the most comprehensive and nuanced, providing details on operation, technology used, costs plus breakdowns of effectiveness by types of crimes. Despite its length, absolutely worth reading. 176 pages.'
You can access a copy of Martin and Angela's CCTV report from our website.
Tackling Gangs
The Tackling Gangs Action Programme (TGAP) was a six-month initiative announced in September 2007 to target and reduce youth violence, particularly gang-related firearm offences. Perpetuity Research played a role in terms of interviewing gang members and service providers - the findings of which have supported the publication of Tackling Gangs: A Practical Guide, available on the Home Office's website.
Perpetuity is now working with partners in a number of areas to use the national evidence to develop local gang reduction strategies. For more information contact Perpetuity on 0116 222 5555 or prci@perpetuitygroup.com.
Development of a Risk Matrix Perpetuity recently completed work on creating an effective risk matrix for the one of the country's leading library collections. The completed matrix allows staff to categorise each collection in terms of their vulnerability to damage or loss, including threat. Each collection is assessed against a number of criteria including it's rarity, market value, fragility and ease of concealment and a score is assigned. The higher the score the higher the risk.
If you would like more information on risk assessments or other consultancy services that we offer please visit our website www.perpetuityconsultancy.com or contact us on 0116 222 5550 or consultancy@perpetuitygroup.com.
Managing Security Surveys
Gain a BTEC Level 4 award in Managing Security Surveys and learn how to identify the particular threats to your business, premises and staff and how you can protect against them.
Previous delegates said:
"Excellent content and very relevant."
"Course has given me a better overall understanding from a security management perspective."
Youth Alcohol Action Plan; a new approach to tackling underage drinking
There is growing public concern about how much alcohol young people drink in their teenage years. Although findings from the Smoking Drinking and Drug Use Among Young People in England (2007) survey suggests that the proportion of young people who drink regularly has fallen, the consumption of alcohol by those who do drink has risen sharply.
Perpetuity has worked alongside several commissioners across the country on projects designed to tackle alcohol misuse, alcohol related violence or to estimate the prevalence of alcohol use amongst certain populations or communities including young people.
The outcomes of the work undertaken by Perpetuity provides commissioners with the evidence base to make informed decisions regarding the future planning and commissioning of alcohol services for young people including education, prevention and treatment services.
If you would like to discuss any of the work mentioned here or you require more information on other research undertaken by Perpetuity please contact a member of the team on 0116 222 5555 or email prci@perpetuitygroup.com
Managing and Conducting Investigations & Interviews
General managers as well as security and loss managers are often required to conduct internal investigations within their company. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to conduct a successful investigation.
For enquiries or to book a place on the course please contact us on 0116 222 5550 or training@perpetuitygroup.com.
Domestic Violence
The Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project is currently Perpetuity's nominated support charity. DVIRP offers support to anyone over the age of 16 affected by Domestic Violence in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and Perpetuity are working with the project to explore how we can assist with fund raising and support.
Perpetuity's work on domestic violence includes research into links between substance misuse and domestic violence. We can also support local partners to develop domestic violence strategies, policies and guidelines, evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and projects.
Events such as fire, flooding and terrorism can have devastating effects on businesses and other organisations.
The Tackling Gangs Action Programme (TGAP) was a six-month initiative announced in September 2007 to target and reduce youth violence, particularly gang-related firearm offences. Perpetuity Research played a role in terms of interviewing gang members and service providers - the findings of which have supported the publication of Tackling Gangs: A Practical Guide, available on the Home Office's website. 
Perpetuity recently completed work on creating an effective risk matrix for the one of the country's leading library collections. The completed matrix allows staff to categorise each collection in terms of their vulnerability to damage or loss, including threat. Each collection is assessed against a number of criteria including it's rarity, market value, fragility and ease of concealment and a score is assigned. The higher the score the higher the risk.
Previous delegates said:
There is growing public concern about how much alcohol young people drink in their teenage years. Although findings from the Smoking Drinking and Drug Use Among Young People in England (2007) survey suggests that the proportion of young people who drink regularly has fallen, the consumption of alcohol by those who do drink has risen sharply. 
General managers as well as security and loss managers are often required to conduct internal investigations within their company. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to conduct a successful investigation. 
The Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project is currently Perpetuity's nominated support charity. DVIRP offers support to anyone over the age of 16 affected by Domestic Violence in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and Perpetuity are working with the project to explore how we can assist with fund raising and support. 