It's no secret that attacks against Cash-in-Transit companies in the UK are on the rise.
This is indeed a major issue for the industry, our staff, customers, the police service and the Government, but to date there has been a lack of clear co-ordination between those concerned with the problem.

As a result, we've been deficient in a consistent and concentrated approach to tackling this spiralling problem. That is a situation which must change if we are to mount a concerted defence against the would-be Cash-in-Transit criminals.

In essence, we need to establish the best way of working together with the law enforcement community (for instance, through data analysis or initiatives involving police officers on the ground). We also need to continue to develop innovative security measures that prevent the villains from winning.

At the same time, the issue of attacks on Cash-in-Transit vehicles and their crew members needs to be on the political agenda. It requires a much higher public and political profile to ensure that the Government both understands and appreciates the impact of such crimes on businesses right across the UK.

Ultimately, this is a problem for society as a whole, not just the security industry. Bringing forward a unified approach to the situation must be a primary goal for the British Security Industry Association.

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Postscript

Jeff Anderson is chairman of the British Security Industry Association's Transport Section, and managing director of Securicor Cash Services