The International School for Security and Explosives Education (ISSEE) is to host a conference, Using Hi-Tech Solutions to Support Counter-Terrorism and Security.
Organisers say that the aim is to boost security and counter-terrorism awareness and co-operation between China and the UK.<br> <br>China’s Ministry of Public Security, with which ISSEE has a co-operation arrangement, is sending an official delegation to meet British hi-tech security equipment manufacturers and to advise British companies on the Chinese security market.<br><br>The two-day exhibition and conference at ISSEE’s training school in Tidworth, Wiltshire on May 9 and 10 is co-hosted by UK Trade & Industry (UKTI) and the Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers (APPSS). The conference programme features practical demonstrations of the management of a bomb threat, live explosives demonstrations and a product showcase.<br><br>UK, China speakers<br><br>Speakers include Nick Gibbons, Head of Counter-Terrorism Strategy Unit, UK Cabinet Office; China’s Vice Minister of Public Security; Commander Duncan Jarrett and Inspector Andy Amery, Metropolitan Police Special Operations; Directors of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security, the Head of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Finance and Equipment and Professor Alan Hatcher, Principal of ISSEE.<br><br>What they say<br><br>Prof Hatcher said: “Our conference will provide a strong platform for the UK and China to exchange information on hi-tech security and policing methodology and techniques. We expect security at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 to feature high on the agenda.” For more details ring the ISSEE administrator on 01980 847484 or e-mail [email protected]
