AI, Drones and the Future of Security

Could robots ever replace the door supervisor?In episode five of the Frontline Security Podcast Specialist Series, US Army veteran and Get Licensed trainer John Redfern joins host Anthony Milner to talk about how AI, CCTV, biometrics and drones are changing security work, and why the people using the technology matter more than ever.From the days of VHS tapes and useless footage to cameras that tag a target and follow them across a town, John and Anthony look at where the tech is now, where it's heading, and why you can no longer afford to be uncomfortable with it.In this episode:- Smart tracking, facial recognition and gait recognition- Shared scanning systems: banned in one venue, banned across town- Drones for festivals, missing persons and thermal searches at night- Body cams and "You're on camera, mate" as a way to calm things down- Why AI is racing ahead but robotics isn't there yet- Keeping a human in the loop: accountability and false flags- Anti-drone technology, airports and lessons from Ukraine- Why private security keeps growing as policing shrinksChapters:00:00 Cold open00:18 Could robots replace security?00:47 Will the door supervisor ever truly be replaced?01:09 Why you can no longer afford to be uncomfortable with tech01:50 Smart tracking software: tag a target, the cameras follow02:40 The analogue days: VHS, degaussing tapes and useless footage03:38 4K, 8K, facial recognition and gait recognition04:07 Scanning systems: banned in one venue, banned across town06:54 Drones for festivals, missing persons and replacing the police helicopter08:14 Why security keeps growing even when the economy crashes09:56 The solar event that could take us back to the 1800s11:01 Modern CCTV: touchscreens, town radio and tracking ejected people12:35 Using cameras to protect vulnerable people13:53 Body cams, Staff Safe and technology as a deterrent16:25 Don't let the tech kill your basic skill set16:55 Robots that throw people out of nightclubs?17:50 Keeping a human in the loop: accountability and false flags20:53 Anti-drone technology and why airports keep shutting down21:20 Ukraine: how a cheap drone destroys multi-million-pound aircraft23:41 Where is the security industry heading?24:34 Why private security fills the gap as policing shrinks27:04 Build security and risk management into any business28:06 Closing thoughtsGuest: John Redfern, US Army veteran and Get Licensed security trainerHost: Anthony MilnerNext episode: I Was Homeless Before I Built This Company, ft. Shahzad AliExplore the full series and apply to be a guest: https://www.get-licensed.co.uk/frontline-podcastWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLKG2Ri-wOgTrain for your SIA licence with Get Licensed: https://www.get-licensed.co.ukFind security jobs with GuardPass: https://www.guardpass.comHiring security staff? https://www.guardpass.com/employersFollow Get Licensed on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook: @getlicensed