Public Security Industry
Over the last thirty years many factors have contributed to the need for highly efficient and capable technologies and products in the security sector. Unprecedented levels in international terrorism, increased violence against individuals, drugs and people trafficking and the rise in organised crime, continue to contribute to the need for a very sophisticated security industry in the United Kingdom. Protection of national assets and national critical infrastructures also feature highly in product and technology supply. In co-operation with government, UK companies have developed world-leading equipment and technologies which are recognised for capability, quality and reliability. The industry has a long successful and respected track record in supplying the needs of police and public security agencies at home and abroad.
An assessment of the United Kingdom's capability in the provision of public security equipment, consultancy, training and services shows high quality, reliability and value-for-money across a wide range of security fields:
- Counter-terrorism products/training/consultancy
- Personal protective equipment (traditional and CBRN)
- Risk assessment and analysis
- Physical and electronic security
- Systems integration
- Communications
- Information technology security
- Forensic investigations and services
- Project management & co-ordination
- Consultancy
- Education and training
- Document security
- Specialised services, including:
- anti-bugging, electronic sweeps (ECM)
- explosives and drugs detection
- specialist communications
- kidnap and ransom negotiation
- security research & development