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In 2015, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham experienced a significant increase in violence, with staff reporting eight assaults every hour. To address this issue, the hospital implemented a private security force consisting of 46 uniformed guards and installed an advanced CCTV system. This security team, made up of ex-soldiers, bouncers, and former elite athletes, is responsible for maintaining safety in a facility that sees over two million visitors annually.
The documentary captures the daily operations of this security team as they manage incidents of crime and anti-social behavior while ensuring a secure environment for both patients and staff. It presents a detailed look at the intersection of healthcare and security, emphasizing the challenges faced by security personnel in a hospital setting where life-saving medical procedures take place amidst potential violence.
Why Watch
- •Meet the diverse security team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
- •See how CCTV enhances safety for staff and patients.
- •Find out how security guards handle aggressive patients.
Did You Know
•The Queen Elizabeth Hospital reported eight assaults every hour in 2015.
•The hospital employs a private security force of 46 guards.
•Over two million visitors come to the hospital each year.
Perfect For
Healthcare professionalsSecurity industry workersTrue crime enthusiasts