G4S Academy publishes its guides to detecting and countering drones

The rapidly increasing use of drones has created a challenge for governments and regulators. In the wrong hands they can be a dangerous weapon, capable of causing harm and widespread disruption. But drone technology also has great potential to help with security, when it’s deployed in the right circumstances. 

Latvia’s capital city gym culture secured

Securing a modern 24-hour gym in Latvia’s capital city Riga includes a responsive security system to keep the building safe in lockdown and when gym-goers return.

Indonesia Employees Awarded for Dramatic jakarta Flood Rescue 

The life saving actions taken by the G4S team in Indonesia to evacuate Shell employees who became trapped during a flash flood have been praised by the leadership of the global energy company. 

Specialist tech helps businesses prepare against attacks by hazardous materials

The sharp rise of attacks by use of hazardous materials in recent years is prompting more organisations to implement smart technology solutions that help them detect and manage these risks and better protect their people and assets from harm.

G4S Academy Specialists to Co-host 2021 Security Summit Session

Experts from the G4S Academy will co-host a session on Enterprise Security Risk Management at the all digital 2021 Security Summit in May, with John Petruzzi, ASIS International President of Global Board of Directors, giving the keynote address. 

Lithuanian beverage maker's high-tech factory security

An intelligent G4S security solution at UAB Italiana LT’s alcoholic beverage factory in Lithuania is controlled remotely to protect employees and valuable assets.

Allied Universal acquires G4S plc

Creating a global integrated security services leader

Fish farm security in the Mediterranean

Securing a fish farm 20 kms out to sea for the leading Mediterranean aquaculture company involves a fully integrated security operation. 

The Escape Plan: Land and Sea Evacuation in Lebanon

The safety of employees in Lebanon is a top priority for businesses operating in a country that has struggled for stability due to ongoing political crises and tensions with neighbouring countries. Many companies look to the G4S Land and Maritime Evacuation team to ensure that if events unfold that present a risk to their teams, they are expertly evacuated to a safe place away from harm. 

Do you know your security risks?

The brand new G4S Risk Assessment Tool and Security Risk Management Guide from the G4S Academy allows businesses to self-assess and more deeply understand their security risk profile to more effectively protect their people and property.

Ancient Manuscripts Secured at Athens Cultural Site

Visitor numbers at the SNFCC, one of Athens' newest tourist destinations, have exceeded expectations, and G4S has been on board from the start with a highly trained team and smart technology to keep visitors, staff and the national treasures held within safe and secure. 

Placing integrated security at the heart of world-leading solutions

Steen Bonke Sorensen, Global Director of the G4S Academy, explains what the term ‘integrated security’ means at G4S and discusses how it enhances value for customers and manages their risks.