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Field notes & guidance

Operational knowledge,
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Practical guidance for people responsible for sites, events, security teams and licence-linked careers.

InsightAY / 01

26 July 2026 · 6 min read

Martyn’s Law: what event and venue teams should prepare now

A practical introduction to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act and stronger protective-security planning.Read article →
GuideAY / 02

26 July 2026 · 5 min read

Winter retail security: planning for peak footfall and organised theft

How retail teams can combine people, CCTV and store procedures during the highest-pressure trading period.Read article →
GuideAY / 03

26 July 2026 · 5 min read

Static guarding or mobile patrols: which model fits your site?

A decision framework for choosing continuous on-site presence, scheduled patrols or a blended security model.Read article →
NewsAY / 04

26 July 2026 · 4 min read

What quality management should look like in a security contract

A practical view of assignment instructions, supervision, corrective action and continuous improvement.Read article →
InsightAY / 05

26 July 2026 · 6 min read

CCTV monitoring: from passive watching to evidential response

The operating practices that make a CCTV control room useful during and after an incident.Read article →
GuideAY / 06

26 July 2026 · 6 min read

Routes into an SIA licence and a professional security career

How licence-linked qualifications, SIA applications and screening fit together for new entrants.Read article →

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