Divergence of Safety and Security

Abstract

Safety and security have similar goals, to provide social wellness through risk control. Such similarity has led to views of professional convergence; however, the professions of safety and security are distinct. Distinction arises from variances in concept definition, risk drivers, body of knowledge, and professional practice. This chapter explored the professional synergies and tensions between safety and security professionals, using task-related bodies of knowledge. Findings suggest that safety and security only have commonalities at the overarching abstract level. Common knowledge does exist with categories of risk management and control; however, differences are explicit. In safety, risk management focuses on hazards management, whereas security focuses on threat mitigation. Safety theories consider health impacts and accidents, whereas security crime and crime prevention. Therefore, safety and security are diverging as distinct professions.

Empirical Study on the Perception of Organized Crime in Romania

“…A special effort has been made to create an appropriate legislative framework, in accordance with the European rules in force [3]. The provisions of the Criminal Code as well as those of the Code of Criminal Procedure are adapted to the requirements of international agreements and are able to create conditions for the effective fight against organized crime, but also for maintaining active cooperation with EU member states in this sector [4].…”