We are pleased to announce that we are now offering a BTEC Level 4 Award course in 'Managing Security Surveys'. This course offers a unique range of key principles, skills and best practice in order prepare people to undertake effective surveys and compile professional survey reports.
Taught by security professionals with a extensive experience in surveying, the course takes learners through all the important principles and techniques they will require, and allows them to practice what they have learnt including, and this is unique to the course, the chance to utilise a simple cost benefit analysis.
If you are looking for a course in security surveying that leads to a nationally recognised qualification, then we believe this is the ideal course for you.
Welcome to the latest edition of the Perpetuity Group newsletter. We aim to give you the latest news on our research, consultancy, conferences and training courses. For further information please visit our websites.
Knife crime in the UK: what does current research tell us and is this a fair reflection of the true scale of the problem?
There are very few reliable sources of information regarding knife crime in the UK and as such the true scale of the problem is unknown. In order to fill this gap, the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds has commissioned Perpetuity to undertake a review of available research on knife crime in the UK.
The main objective of this research is to independently critique existing research on knives and knife crime. As part of this review, Perpetuity will investigate what data currently exists, how reliable this data is and seek to unfold any limitations of these data sets.
For more information on this research or any other work undertaken by Perpetuity contact Michelle Duffin by email: m.duffin@perpetuitygroup.com or by phone 0116 222 5565.
Young Offenders are given a 'Last Chance'
A number of programmes have been implemented to tackle youth offending, one such programme is 'Last Chance' which has been developed at HM Youth Offending Institute (YOI) Glen Parva, the largest YOI and Rehabilitation Centre in Europe. The objective of the 'Last Chance' programme is to try and deter young people from escalating offending behaviour.
Nottinghamshire police commissioned Perpetuity to undertake an evaluation of the Last Chance programme in early 2007. Researchers consulted with local professionals, prison inmates and Last Chance attendees to inform the evaluation findings.
For more information on this project or any other work undertaken by Perpetuity contact Michelle Duffin by email: m.duffin@perpetuitygroup.com or by phone 0116 222 5565.
Gangs and Schools - is there a problem to be managed?
Official reports by Ofsted suggest that one fifth of England's Secondary Schools believe they have a problem with "gang culture". Despite this report highlighting the schools' concerns, Ofsted's official view was that gang related problems were "perceived" with little evidence to substantiate the claims.
In light of this, Perpetuity Research and Consultancy International (PRCI) have been commissioned by the NASUWT to undertake a piece of research to investigate the impact of gangs and street culture on schools. The study will involve a concise review of existing published and unpublished literature to summarise previous research on gangs, street culture and the potential impact this has on schools. The study will also seek to review interventions that have been implemented to manage the impact of gangs in schools.
If you would like more information on this study please contact Michelle Duffin by email: m.duffin@perpetuitygroup.com or by phone 0116 222 5565.
Preferred Training Supplier to the
Armed Services
Perpetuity Training are pleased to announce that we are now preferred training suppliers to the armed services.
Perpetuity Training has a long established record of working closely with those in the Armed Services. Our courses are designed to prepare and equip service leavers for a career in the private security sector.
If you would like more information about our courses please contact Catherine Powis on 0116 222 5550 or email training@perpetuitygroup.com.
Taking the Guess work out of Investigations & Interviews
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to carry out efficient and effective investigations and interviews. This 3 day 'Managing and Conducting Investigations & Interviews' course covers all the stages in the process from case planning, gathering and handling evidence through to legal issues and report writing.
For more information or to book please contact Catherine Powis on 0116 222 5550 or email training@perpetuitygroup.com
Secured Environments update
The University of Bristol is the first university to register to become a Secured Environment. The Security Services Manager said:
"The University of Bristol has always taken security seriously and is committed to making its staff, students and visitors feel as safe and secure as possible. The University sees the Secured Environments award as a way of independently verifying and objectively auditing its security and risk management strategy as well as making a positive statement to its staff and students as well as to the wider world".
Official reports by Ofsted suggest that one fifth of England's Secondary Schools believe they have a problem with "gang culture". Despite this report highlighting the schools' concerns, Ofsted's official view was that gang related problems were "perceived" with little evidence to substantiate the claims. 
