by tacklingviolenceprofessionalshalloffame_zm1bll | Feb 27, 2015 | Conferences, Events, Front Page, News, Research
On 17th February Martin Gill gave a talk to a CHASE audience. He was speaking about staff dishonesty. Building on work we have conducted with staff dismissed and imprisoned for dishonesty, Martin outlined the various motives, techniques and approaches used by those...
by tacklingviolenceprofessionalshalloffame_zm1bll | Feb 27, 2015 | Blog, Front Page, Journals, News
From March 1-31, 2015 Palgrave Macmillan is offering free online access to ALL its journals, including Security Journal. Edited by Martin Gill and Bonnie Fisher and affiliated with ASIS International, Security Journal is a dynamic publication that keeps you informed...
by tacklingviolenceprofessionalshalloffame_zm1bll | Jan 30, 2015 | Blog, News, Research
This month the Home Office has published a new report discussing ‘opportunity’ as a driver of crime. It considers the value of tackling crime by removing opportunity – particularly the successes evident from using security measures to tackle...
by tacklingviolenceprofessionalshalloffame_zm1bll | Jan 30, 2015 | Blog, Front Page, News
Marlowes Shopping Centre set the standard as the first shopping centre to be awarded with the Secured Environments accreditation. They underwent a thorough audit of their security processes and procedures which included independent consultation with management,...
by tacklingviolenceprofessionalshalloffame_zm1bll | Jan 30, 2015 | News
This series aims to address topics such as: Crime Control policing, security, theft, workplace violence and crime, fear of crime, civil disorder, white collar crime and anti-social behaviour. International in perspective, providing critically and...
by tacklingviolenceprofessionalshalloffame_zm1bll | Jan 30, 2015 | Blog, Front Page, News
Audio recordings can sometimes be crucial evidence in criminal investigations – footage of a suspected terrorist planning an attack, CCTV footage of a crime, or a secret recording capturing an admission of guilt – but how can the police ensure that recordings...
by tacklingviolenceprofessionalshalloffame_zm1bll | Jan 30, 2015 | Blog, Front Page, News
The government’s surveillance camera commissioner, Tony Porter, has this week warned that too many of the CCTV cameras in the UK are ‘useless’. This has sparked much debate this week, with Perpetuity’s Professor Martin Gill speaking at an event...
by tacklingviolenceprofessionalshalloffame_zm1bll | Jan 30, 2015 | Blog, Front Page, News, Research
In research commissioned by Churchill Home Insurance, Perpetuity Research interviewed 15 convicted burglars to help understand what factors motivate burglary. Burglars reported enjoying the ‘thrill of the chase’ or the ‘buzz’ of breaking into...
by tacklingviolenceprofessionalshalloffame_zm1bll | Dec 22, 2014 | Blog, News
Last month Perpetuity Research has its three year audit for Investors in People. We are delighted to announce that we passed and received very positive feedback in the process. Amongst the strengths that were highlight were: Strong values and purpose Clear strategies...
by tacklingviolenceprofessionalshalloffame_zm1bll | Dec 22, 2014 | Blog, News
Christmas shoppers in search of a last minute bargain may be at real risk of harm from counterfeit goods. Whether buyers think they are simply avoiding paying a premium for a big brand, or unwittingly purchase imitation goods, the dangers to health are significant....
