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Chair’s Update: I was delighted to see the Institute continue our

The Institute’s Growing MoU collaboration with the UKCMA, through the
launch of a new Special Interest Group combining
a multi-disciplinary approach to protecting people
in crowded places. This is a critical area for
Influence ‘competent’ crowd safety and security professionals
who on behalf of owners and operators consider
the all-risks approach, which of course includes
Peter Lavery FSyI terrorist attacks and take ‘proportionate and
reasonable measures’ under the proposed ‘Protect
Duty’ legislation (aka Martyn’s Law), to prepare
and protect the public. This continues to require
Well, we are well and truly in Q1 of 2022, a multi-agency approach in our preparations and
which in effect is the reporting period for emergency response planning.
2021. How many members joined during the
year? Answer 1050, providing a total of 4,300 We may also see a link with the current revision of
members spread across some 40+ countries. the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 under our national
My continued thanks to the validation Board. resilience strategy as it applies to Emergency
On a financially front we have grown and are Management which is a subject close to us all. An
financially fit for the benefit of our members, important time for those with the responsibility of
but you will have to await the details at our protecting crowded places, be that a park, stadium,
AGM on 28th April. high street, or transport hub with a growing
realisation that, in order to protect crowded places,
The Security Institutes Board strategy looks a blend of knowledge and skills in safety, security
at 5 key elements, further details of which leadership is required.
will be provided from those Board Directors
responsible at the AGM: We should also consider this as and when Volume
• Membership Experience 2 of the Manchester Inquiry reports on the
• Next Generation response phase, given there are clear links with
• Influence security planning and response.
• Professionalisation Our 2022 and second cohort for our ‘Secure
• Ethics/ED&I Futures’ employability programme with the EY
Foundation is about to kit off in April, and on a side
As I reflect on the hard work undertaken by note it was great to have one of our first cohort
Directors and their continued commitment to attend our recent board meeting at Westminster
you as members, it’s clear, that commitment Abbey to what goes on behind the scenes and look
is not to be underestimated for anyone forward to the next opportunity.
considering putting themselves forward for
election. Given board meetings, committee I would like to welcome Anjee Lawson again
work (audit, risk, remuneration and Ethics as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO), and
& Professional standards), events and SIG currently deep in her induction to understand our
sponsorship, conservatively I estimate 10+ operations and the wider Head Office team.
working days. Also, a fact often missed
is Board Directors whilst volunteers are You will all be aware that our Chief Executive
‘Executive Directors’ as listed at Companies Rick Mounfield is stepping down to move back to
House and are legally and financially liable commercial security and whilst the recruitment
like any other company director. As you might for his replacement has begun, as Chair of the
expect there is qualifying criteria beyond Board of Directors I can only reiterate my personal
just Security institute membership before thanks and that of the Board for all Rick has done
any election takes place. Details for Director to progress the Institute, over what will be 5 years
elections at the 2022 AGM will be release in the role.
shortly.
There continues to be more on the horizon that
we will be pleased to present to you, our members,
in due course.