How Interforce Ensures a Professional Response in Public Safety and Crime Prevention

Within public safety and crime prevention at events across the UK, ensuring a professional response is vital for security teams aiming to safeguard individuals and minimise the occurrence of criminal activities.?

As more events take place and communities face evolving challenges, from antisocial behaviour to more serious threats, the need for specialist security teams to respond to incidents of crime is clear.

Keep reading to learn more about Interforce, our work, and how we ensure a professional approach to public safety and crime prevention.

Who is Interforce?

We are Interforce, a specialist security provider offering a diverse range of services aimed at optimising public safety and crime prevention.

At the heart of our work are the four pillars of crime prevention: Patrol, Prevent, Respond, and Protect. We embody these standards across our operations, from the initial planning stage prior to attending events to our staff being on hand, putting your safety before anything else.

Our specialised services include:

• Response Teams
• Manned Guarding
• Government Staff Protection
• Translation and Meeting Mediation

These services are designed to improve on-the-ground security, enhance staff and public safety, and ensure operational resilience.

If you're looking to safeguard your event, organisation, or operation, and in environments where incidents can escalate quickly, it's vital to provide the correct response by the right people with the proper training.

What a Professional Response in Public Safety and Crime Prevention Looks Like

A professional response in public safety and crime prevention involves several key elements:

1. Rapid and Effective Incident Management: Swift action in response to threats or incidents.
2. Comprehensive Training: Officers equipped with the skills to handle various situations.
3. Advanced Technology Integration: Using state-of-the-art tools for risk management, communication, and surveillance.
4. Proactive Threat Assessment: Anticipating potential risks before they escalate.
5. Collaborative Approach: Working seamlessly with law enforcement and event management teams.
6. Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to various situations, depending on the circumstance and location.

Interforce embodies each of these elements in all of our operations. Our officers are specially trained and equipped to handle incidents and any unforeseen situations swiftly. This readiness is crucial in maintaining public safety and effectively preventing crime.

Why a Professional Response is Important

A 2024 survey found that UK individuals feel concerned for their safety when attending public gatherings. Sporting events were, in fact, the instances where individuals felt the least secure, with 35% believing that football should be visible only on TV. Public disorder (35%) and violent disorder (20%) make up the total number of arrests during the 2022/23 football season.

Disorder and violence at events such as Parklife Festival and Barton Aerodrome emphasise the need for effective security personnel to manage and de-escalate conflicts.

When security staff act in a professional manner, it helps to:

• Make attendees feel safe and comfortable?
• Resolve conflicts in a quick, peaceful manner
• Ensure the overall atmosphere remains welcoming to attendees
• Enhance the reputation of the event

How Interforce Ensures a Professional Response

At Interforce, we employ several strategies to ensure our team maintains a high standard of professionalism in their response to public safety and crime prevention.?

These include:

Specialised Training

We put a strong emphasis on advanced training programmes provided by Riska, our official training partner. These courses cover essential areas, such as physical interventions and risk management, all of which ensure our team is equipped with the correct skills to manage challenging behaviours and maintain order.

Proactive Approach

Rather than simply reacting to incidents when they occur, our teams focus on anticipating threats with effective security measures. This forward-thinking approach is crucial. When events host thousands of individuals, a proactive approach can be the difference between calm and disorder.

Comprehensive Skill Set

Our officers are prepared for various scenarios and equipped with skills in a range of restraint techniques, which is essential for managing complex and sometimes violent situations. This comprehensive skill set assures officers that they can respond professionally to challenges.

Positive Feedback and Continuous Improvement

The effectiveness of our team's professional approach is reflected in the positive feedback they receive.

In one instance, an Acting Superintendent remarked that the "safety of those attending is a priority for the police" and that Interforce's work "ensured that the event was once again a safe one for the public to attend and enjoy."

We take all feedback, both positive and negative, into account and use it to influence how we operate and assist individuals in the community. Continuous development enables us to stay up-to-date with current industry best practices, ensuring a professional response when responding to instances where public safety is compromised.

Through our commitment to specialised training, collaborative partnerships, and proactive strategies, we set a high standard for professional response in the UK security sector.

Current crime statistics highlight the need for the continuous implementation of strong security measures. Interforce plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between conventional security and law enforcement, helping to not only address immediate security concerns but contribute to safer communities across the UK.

Our dedication to professionalism in public safety and crime prevention sets us apart, demonstrating that with the right approach, expertise, and commitment, we can create safer environments for everyone.