3. Anne Marie Chebib and KT Sonnen - The BBC report on malpractice in security training, regulation, expectations on security and stewarding, the wider picture, and evolution of our industry.
Description
After the release of BBC’s File on 4 undercover investigation, on the 3 October 2023, into “sham training” in the security industry, Íse sits down with Ann Marie Chebib, Managing Director of Select Security and Secretary of UK Crowd Management Association and Global Crowd Management Alliance and KT Sonnen (from our first episode), COO of Invictus Professional Training and PhD student to frame this issue in the wider context of the industry. We take a step back to look at the bigger picture and understand the causes and conditions that come together to influence industry practice. Join me in learning insights from Anne Marie and KT to the reality of the industry, from the challenges we face to the evolution of our industry in professionalising and improving competency to keep people safe at events.
BBC News article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66923084
Segment from Íse’s dissertation into legislation and regulation on crowd safety: https://www.isemurphy.com/legislation-regulation-and-crowd-safety/
Ann Marie Chebib: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-chebib-86974849/
KT Sonnen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kt-sonnen/
Acronyms and initialisms:
AO = Awarding Organisation
SIA = Security Industry Authority
UKCMA = United Kingdom Crowd Management Association
GCMA = Global Crowd Management Alliance
NTIA = Night Time Industry Association
SGSA = Sports Ground Safety Authority
EIF = Event Industry Forum
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Published 11/05/24