Understanding the security profession: Interview with Professor Alison Wakefield

Bennett interviews Dr Alison Wakefield, Professor of Criminology and Security Studies at the University of West London about her works. Wakefield mentions "My background is primarily in academia, much of that in security education which followed from my research interests, although I also worked in the private sector for a short while. I've specialized in teaching mature learners who are usually full-time security practitioners. Early on, I was based at the University of Leicester, one of the few institutions to engage with the security sector at that time, and I was invited to get involved with the professional community, representing the educational side. I've been working closely with the practitioner community since the end of 2004. supporting professional development in the security sector.