Abstract
Purpose - The study aims to look at the best practices and research outputs of private security services in the field of protection of persons and property at major events. This study presents some outputs of research projects EU SEC II - VÝSK. 173, GODIAC - VÝSK. 171 and THE HOUSE - VÝSK. 172. Design/Methods/Approach – To gain the outputs of the three conducted projects, the actual police and security reality was tested while applying practice-oriented research methods, such as planning, modelling and its testing on practical events, direct and indirect observation, explorative methods, in particular a questionnaire and recording techniques, and their evaluation with the use of statistical methods to determine the homogeneity and reliability of the results of qualitative investigation. Findings - The research projects carried out in terms of FP7 present the results which in this direction bring many consequences for cooperation between states, municipal and private security services and its tasks. Research limitations/Implications (if applicable) – The existing legislation in countries of Europe offers several alternative solutions to the issues by using the private security service. Each of the solutions has its limitation arising mainly from the local legislation and national organisation of security services. Practical implications (if applicable) - The study has outcomes and implications for police practice and management in securing major events. Visible applications and consequences have been identified for security planning and controlling, published especially in parts 4 and 5 of this study. Originality/Value - This study is an original debut and the first presentation of the conducted 7th FP research in the section on private security. The study is intended for theoreticians in police sciences, as well as security and police practitioners, in particular police management, security measures planners and management of private security agencies.
Highlights
The Academy of the Police Force in Bratislava represents the Slovak Republic in various European scientific projects, including some based on calls from the 7th Framework Programme
The project work led by the Metropolitan Police resulted in two key documents being produced with regard to this coordination tools/methodologies” (CTMs): Report on Public-Private Partnerships in Major Event Security in the EU, and its end product, the Practitioner’s Guide to Public-Private Partnerships for Security at Major Events
The objective of the partners is to create a lasting legacy of improved security capacity, common standards and procedures, efficiency, and increased regional and international cooperation among security practitioners especially in the field of communication
Summary
The Academy of the Police Force in Bratislava represents the Slovak Republic in various European scientific projects, including some based on calls from the 7th Framework Programme. The project, which involves 24 EU member states, was implemented from March 2012 until February 2014. Coordinated by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as UNICRI), the project aims to achieve coordination in security planning of major events in Europe, and contribute towards the adoption of a common policing approach at the European Union level. In furtherance of its mandate, UNICRI uses the action-oriented research to assist in formulation of improved policies and particular intervention programmes. Against this backdrop, UNICRI identifies the areas of common concern to member states which are of critical importance to the international community in general upon which to concentrate. Security planning for major events is one such area. [3]
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