UK Foreword

There is a strange eerie feeling writing this foreword. We are in times not seen before, certainly within our lifetimes.

The last couple of months have been like no other, forcing many to have to take stock of where they are going.

As countries all across the world have implemented their various response plans to tackle the spread of COVID-19, there aren’t many of us who haven’t been affected in some way.

For those working in the Security Industry, it is not business as usual, and nobody knows when normality will resume, if at all. One thing’s for sure though, when the dust settles there will be a requirement for new protocols and procedures to be in place to ensure the safety of our principals.

It has been heartening to see so many businesses coming up with innovative approaches to continue operating during the crisis. I have personally consumed a lot of webinars and have been impressed to see content that is usually only delivered in-person being broadcast in this way. I think it will lay the foundations of a new way of operating and one we may not revert from.

Some of you may be facing hardships right now, but it is important to remember, just like the global financial

crisis of 2008, this crisis will come to an end. We will bounce back, so remain optimistic; times may be hard, but the whole world is in this together. I encourage anyone affected to keep a positive mindset and for all lucky enough to be in work, keep an eye on plan B, you may not have much warning for when you need to implement it!

In this edition of the Circuit, we felt it was necessary to cover the pandemic, and so we have features focusing on the operator’s perspective during a pandemic. However, we also recognise most of you will appreciate some escape, and so we’ve got plenty of non-COVID features for you to enjoy too.

Finally, signing off, stay positive, stay safe and from us here at the Circuit we would like to thank you all again for your support of the Magazine. Stay in touch and let us know what subjects you would like us to cover. And, if during this period of isolation, you feel like trying your hand at writing, then drop us a line, there’s been no better time to start!

Stay safe,

Shaun West Editor

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