Protective Security
Safeness Australia is committed to supporting businesses, people and assets, by implementing Protective Security measures. This comprehensive process involves a strategic approach to safeguarding against various threats and risks, such as vandalism, theft, and even more severe incidents like unlawful entry and terrorism. Our services are designed to provide peace of mind and ensure the safety and security of our clients' interests.
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What Is Protective Security
Protective Security is a process and a method intended to protect people, assets, and information from a wide range of threats or risks (ranging from vandalism or theft through to more serious incidents including terrorism). An effective Protective Security framework covers four areas.
1. Security Governance
2. Physical security
3. Personnel security
4. Information security
Implementing Protective Security involves undertaking a security risk assessment and creating a security plan and if necessary associated policies and procedures (governance) addressing requirements and controls for effective Physical, Personnel and Information security. The level of Security Governance needed will vary and be different and unique for every business or entity.
Protective Security Governance and controls should be regularly reviewed (annually or otherwise as required) to ensure effectiveness.
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Why Do I Need Protective Security
All business owners and operators have a responsibility to protect their business. Not only does it make sound financial sense there is also a duty of care to people involved with the business. Those people include staff, customers, contractors, or other visitors that may be on site at any given time.
Effective security to safeguard people, assets and information has never been more important. Businesses and other entities that don’t have security plans in place are vulnerable to a wide range of threats and risks.
Implementing protective security measures can be complex and if done incorrectly can be time consuming, costly, and ineffective. Credible private security providers play a critical role in protecting businesses, people, and assets.
We offer the following services to businesses and companies of all sizes.
Security risk assessments (includes detailed report with recommendations)
Development of security governance framework
Security Planning and Strategy
Physical Security Design
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Project management of security installations
Disaster and emergency management and preparedness
Review and update existing protective security framework
Training and awareness sessions and presentations
How Should I Choose A Security Consultant?
The following are key points to consider when choosing a security consultant.
Security licence
Qualifications and experience
Referees or testimonials
Professional associations and affiliations
Previous experience conducting security reviews
Ability to undertake security review (Subject Matter Knowledge)
Impartiality of advice (any commercial affiliations)
Published professional work
Source; Australia’s Strategy For Protecting Crowded Places From Terrorism 2023, p.14, ANZCTC (Australian and New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee)
Why Choose Safeness Australia
Brad Grant
Managing Director | Protective Security & Risk Specialist
Brad is a seasoned Safety and Security specialist with an impressive track record spanning over 30 years in the industry. His wealth of knowledge and experience is evident in his ability to develop tailored and comprehensive safety and security solutions for a wide range of clients, including businesses, commercial properties, retail establishments, educational facilities, and body corporates.
Brad's dedication to implementing effective safety and security measures underscores his commitment to prioritising the wellbeing of all stakeholders and ensuring secure environments for employees and customers. With a strategic mindset and meticulous attention to detail, Brad is recognised as a trusted advisor in the specialised field of Health & Safety and Security.
Brad’s qualifications and experience are detailed below
Security licence
Current Qld Security Adviser Licence No. 4781911
Qualifications and experience
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Intelligence Operations)
Advanced Diploma of Intelligence Practice
Diploma of Public Safety (Policing)
Certificate IV of Training and Assessment
Extensive experience in law enforcement and public safety specialising in criminal intelligence, crime prevention, personal safety and property security.
A trained experienced and skilled Disaster and Emergency Response Specialist.
Professional associations and affiliations
Member of Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL)
Previous experience conducting security reviews
Extensive experience over 40 years of conducting security reviews at all levels of complexity from private residences and businesses through to education facilities and critical infrastructure.
Ability to undertake security review (Subject Matter Knowledge)
A Subject Matter Expert (SME) who has developed and delivered training to police officers, security officers, Volunteers, Community members and University students in crime prevention, public safety and protective security.
Impartiality of advice (any commercial affiliations)
Safeness Australia is a family owned and operated small business with no commercial affiliations. Our goal is to make the community a safer and more secure place for everyone.
Published professional work
Published author of numerous articles on crime prevention, personal and property security and public safety in local newspapers and on the Queensland Police Service myPolice blog.
Extensive experience as Police media spokesperson providing countless news interviews for television and radio news.