Safety and security (protection of persons and property against intrusion, theft, damage, malicious action....) have emerged as one of the prime concerns of public opinion. Operators are confronted with new challenges to which government agencies are sometimes unable to respond adequately.
New resources are available but real expertise is rare and limited in scope. Very often it is only considered as an afterthought.
Security is a business that requires specialized skills and knowledge. It is a matter for professionals.
Any new development or relocation, any operational decision designed to respond to security needs, any project designed to protect establishments requires a detailed requirements analysis. Objectives must be defined in conjunctions with the public authorities and a strategy developed on the basis of an appropriate Code of Ethics, which strikes the proper balance between the improvement of safety and security and the necessary preservation of civil liberties.