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“The Security Institute looks to improve standards in our industry
Chair’s Update: through our 4500 members, working with many partners to do just
that, many are in the room today including the Police.

Peter Lavery FSyI One of the big appeals of the CONSORTIUM is that partnership
approach to the challenges of suicide in our society and working with
security industry partners in a ‘WHOLE’ of industry approach which I

Without a doubt having Her Royal Highness, believe is unique.
The Princess Royal as our Royal patron attend Security Professionals work 24/7 365 across most sectors of society
two Security Institute events in a month is a and play a crucial role in protecting businesses, communities, and
real privilege for us. We first saw The Princess wider society. SECURITY PROFESSIONALS
Royal attend our Next Generation event with the DEDICATED TO PREVENTING
Voluntary Police & Emergency Cadets hosted Usually, Security are tasked with creating safe places for all, whether SUICIDE
by the Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire in that’s at work, whilst shopping, travelling or at events.
Kettering, to see the cadets being put through We are a network of security
their paces with ‘Hostile environmental training’ Sadly, suicide is an issue, which touches a huge number of people,
scenarios. Then we saw Her Royal Highness attend and all too frequently, incidents of this nature occur in public places. organisations in the public and
our AGM at the Victory Services Club where we had private sector working as a
the opportunity to present some members of the In my day job with Cushman & Wakefield as lead for security and consortium to prevent suicide.
Board and our head office team, before we then operational resilience, I am pleased to see colleagues from other
heard The Princess Royal directly speaking on the commercial real estate businesses involved in the Consortium. Consortium membership is
need for the Security Institute and the work, we
are doing to progress standards in security and As a Security & Safety committee member of ‘REVO’ which represents based on shared values and
highlight the opportunities a security career can UK Shopping Centres we use the “Vulnerable people suicide each member signs up to the
provide. Full details on both visits can be found on awareness and prevention guidance” which blends protective Consortium Covenant.
page 8-9. security measures with human factors from the likes of the
Samaritans, as an example highlighting CCTV as an extension of our This facilitates a strong bond of
In May the Security Institute as part of 22 Eyes and Ears.
organisations joined as founding members of the trust which is vital to information
Security Consortium for the Prevention of Suicide As such, we collectively carry a duty of care to the vulnerable people sharing and making a lasting
(SCPS), an initiative started by the Worshipful in our communities – and to the people who work in security who impact in suicide prevention.
Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) can be called on to intervene and respond when tragic incidents
and led by Ms Vicki Vidler, who together with a occur. The Consortium is marshalled
committee of volunteers launched the Consortium
at Goldsmiths Hall, in the City of London on 30th The effect on employees working within this environment who are by a central hub and led by the
May 2022 affected by suicide incidents, either directly or indirectly, can be strategic committee made up
impactful and long lasting. of senior security professionals,
As Chair of the Board of Directors, I recently each of whom have had direct
represented the Security Institute speaking An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) can play a vital role in experience with suicide either
alongside several guest speakers, where I gave the ensuring that staff have access to the right support quickly.
following statement: personally or professionally.
Protecting people at risk is a multi-faceted, multi-agency issue and
we have to work closely in partnership with those experts to ensure We are guided by experts in
we utilise best practice and guidance across our industry, such as the suicide prevention and our expert
The Consortium’s Mission: power of HELLO! panel consists of representatives

Our mission is to save lives by pooling together security resources, skills, and The security Industry has a very large network, both public and from the National Police Chiefs
Council Suicide Prevention
technology in order to prevent suicides. private where we can have that ‘WHOLE’ industry approach for our Group, The Samaritans, The Royal
people and society. We need to ensure that security professionals
To achieve the mission, we’ve set out the following objectives: are armed with the knowledge and understanding to help vulnerable Foundation, Middlesex University
people, identify physical solutions that work and what steps to take
and the OLLIE Foundation.
• Increase capacity and capability dedicated to suicide prevention. when an incident happens.
• Learn from other Consortium members by sharing skills and expertise.
• Improve suicide prevention activities through the developments of standards and I believe the Consortium with its Founding Members will continue
best practice. to grow and pull together the security industry including Regulators
• Develop new and innovative ways of tackling suicide prevention services through the as we all want to see a reduction in suicide in our society and only
creative interaction of ideas. working together will we make a difference.
The Security Institute and its members will play their part to spread
the work and get Involved.”

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