Security & Politics
Following the announcement of the next General Election, security industry lead bodies were quick to react and are urging the major political parties to engage with the security industry and consider its needs as part of their election manifestos in the run up to 6th May.
The private security industry is already recognised as a key player in securing the nation with the Police, Home Office and Government acknowledging its importance. The aim of this most recent approach will be looking to develop this even further and take this important message forward to the new government.
As well as promoting quality security measures, they will be looking to step up the work in helping the public sector to protect the nation, counter terrorism and secure the critical national infrastructure. These are vital to the industry and the nation, also not forgetting the Olympic and Paralympic Games coming to London and the change of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 into the Cultural Olympiad which require particular attention.
The political parties must take note of the industry's needs and consider them as part of their election manifestos in order to continue the good working partnerships and build on the existing achievements.