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CoESS/APROSER - White Book on the Socio-Economic Added Value of Private Security ServicesCoESS and APROSER launch 4th White Book: the Socio-Economic Added Value of Private Security Services
(Written by Prof. Dr. Marc Cools in cooperation with CoESS and Aproser)
This Fourth CoESS White Paper builds on the earlier impetus of those that have preceded it.
The content of this Fourth CoESS White Paper does not break with the themes of its predecessors. This time we focus more, mostly from an economic perspective, on the added value of private security services in Europe. The core of this White Paper refers to the need for new ideas that are legitimately supported by existing
scientific literature. 8/04/2013 CoESS is partner in the METPROM ProjectMETPROM stands for Modular Enhanced Training Programme for European Maritime Security Personnel.The main aim of the METPROM Project is to transfer the innovation already developed for the maritime security training and simulation based modules, in order to fill the security gaps created as the result of increased complex operational activities in ports which are vital for the timely conduct of shipping that more than 90 % of the world trade depend on.
CoESS will take the lead of Work Package 7 of the proposed project. It will oversee, support and coordinate the dissemination, exploitation and valorisation of the project. CoESS is fully committed to support the project when and where needed so as to ensure a successful project outcome and will assist – within the framework of its means and objectives – partners in their respective work packages. 9/04/2013
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The Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS) is the European umbrella organisation for 27 national private security employers’ associations. It was founded in 1989. CoESS is the only representative European employers’ organisation defending the interests of the private security services industry. It is recognised by the European Commission (DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) as a European sectoral social partner in accordance with the European Treaties.
CoESS represents 18 EU Member States and a total of 25 countries, which translates into some 60,000 private security companies employing a total of 2.2 million private security employees. The European private security services industry generates a yearly turnover of approximately € 34.2 billion Euros.
Over the past years, private security has evolved to a global, multi-faceted world in which providers of state of the art technology and equipment combine strengths with providers of skilled manned guarding to offer the best suited solutions and services to the government and corporate users. In Europe, these providers and users are represented by major organisations, such as:
Although the main objective of each organisation is to voice the views of its members, these three organisations share the common goal of reaching an adequate level of security, in line with the European ideals of freedom, security and justice. Through periodic consultations and where joint interests exist, they draft common position papers and voice shared views. |
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