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Winners revealed for 2023 Security and Fire Excellence Awards

The Security and Fire Excellence Awards has revealed its winners for 2023, including Security On Screen member, Pyronix. Winners came from all across the industry, with the event shining a light on some of the incredible achievements from the sector in the past year, organisers IFSEC said. Taking place at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House […]

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UK needs 62,000 new security officers to meet soaring demand and ensure public safety in 2023

The UK’s private security industry must recruit, train and license more than 62,000 new security officers over the next 12 months to keep up with the growing demand for their services and keep the public safe, according to the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body for the professional security industry in the UK.

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British Security Awards announces 2022 winners

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA’s) flagship event, the British Security Awards, returned to the live stage for the first time since July 2019 to recognise security officers and businesses working to keep people, property and places professionally protected during the last 18months. In an emotional return to the live arena in its 25th year,

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Anekanta Consulting | Adopting current technologies in AI & Surveillance

A new report based on current AI technology and video surveillance in the UK has been published, revealing findings such as 99% of cameras remain the private sector today. Pauline Norstrom whose company, Anekanta Consulting produced the report, provides further commentary with the kind permission of the BSIA in this exclusive Q&A. What were the

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BSIA launch security equipment manufacturer’s cybersecurity registration scheme

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a security equipment manufacturer’s cybersecurity registration scheme through its special interest group, the Cybersecurity Product Assurance Group (CySPAG). The new self-declaration registration scheme is based on the requirements of BSIA Form 343 Manufacturers of safety and security systems cybersecurity code of practice. Its aim is to provide

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People Property Places awareness campaign launches

The BSIA, working on behalf of its members and the wider industry, is launching a major national campaign that aims to increase the profile and awareness of the crucial work that security officers carry out 24/7/365 protecting people, property and places. Also, highlighting how both a career in the industry and the provision of professional

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BSIA to launch major research report at IFSEC International

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will launch a major research report into the video surveillance market in the United Kingdom at IFSEC International at London’s ExCeL Centre on 18 May. The report, titled ‘The Bigger Picture’ is an extensive update to the BSIA’s research report of 2013, ‘The Picture is Not Clear’, which has

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Security officers recognised across the UK for keeping people and property safe

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced its regional security personnel winners for 2022, recognising security officers across the United Kingdom for their commitment to keeping people and property safe. The BSIA’s regional security personnel awards are part of the Association’s British Security Awards, which returns to the London Marriott Grosvenor Square on 29

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BSIA member CSS wins Scottish Family Business Award

Connelly Security Systems (CSS) recently won the Scottish Family Business Award at the Herald Family Business Awards.  Security and alarm providers CSS have been trading since 1986 and are long-standing principal BSIA members. The company started amongst brothers and is now run alongside Managing Director Paul Connelly’s three sons with “family values” in the foundations

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BSIA appoints James Gribben as Chief Commercial Officer

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed James Gribben as its Chief Commercial Officer. James joins the Association bringing 20 years of commercial experience in the fire and security industry, specialising in leading sales and marketing roles. James has a strong track record in aligning marketing strategy with sales objectives for companies such as

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BSIA launch regional security personnel rounds of British Security Awards

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is launching its 2022 celebration of the industry’s finest, the British Security Awards today, starting with the regional rounds of the security personnel categories.  Scheduled to take place on Wednesday 29 June at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, the British Security Awards will celebrate the achievements made by security

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Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL elected as chair of RISC

Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL has been elected to serve as Chair of the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC). Julie, a former Chair of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) between 2010-12 and the Security Equipment Manufacturers section twice between 1998 and 2004, started her career in litigation before turning to manufacturing,

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BSIA launches fogging code of practice

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched its latest code of practice, an industry-first for security fogging.  ‘Security Fog Systems: Installations, Commissioning and Maintenance – code of practice’ is the first of its kind intending to support the design, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of security fog systems conforming to EN 50131-8, as well as

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Corps Security rejoins BSIA

Corps Security has rejoined the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) the trade association for the security industry in the UK as a principal member. Last week, BSIA CEO Mike Reddington presented Corps CEO Mike Bullock with a membership certificate at Corps’ London head office.  Mike Reddington, Chief Executive, BSIA, said: “The BSIA is delighted to welcome Corps

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Skills for Security partner with TIS academy to train apprentices

The BSIA’s training arm, Skills for Security (SfS) has partnered with TIS Academy by agreeing to train their apprentices.  TIS Academy, powered by Skills for Security, will be enrolling twenty new apprentices on a bespoke apprenticeship initiative. Total Integrated Solutions (TIS) will use SfS technical training experience to deliver the apprenticeship training at TIS head

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BSIA offers exclusive membership to NSI gold and silver companies

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have launched a special offer exclusively to National Security Inspectorate (NSI) gold and silver installer companies inviting them to take advantage of the Association’s membership and long-term commercial value. Companies working in the installation and service of fire and security alarms market are invited to see for themselves the

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BSIA and Security Institute announce new partnership

The Security Institute and the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have announced a new memorandum of understanding, which will see both organisations promote and strengthen each other’s efforts to support security professionals and raise standards across the security sector. The BSIA represents a wide range of companies operating in the security industry, with members responsible

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BSIA announces nationwide ‘Shredded, Sorted’ event

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the launch of a new nationwide event, in partnership with Crimestoppers, to help members of the public to dispose of their personal information safely and securely using professional services. Taking place at the beginning of October, National Shred Day is an opportunity to safely dispose of confidential

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BSIA celebrates ‘International Security Officers’ Day

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has been celebrating the work of security officers as part of the ‘International Security Officers’ Day. Launched in 2020, by the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL), International Security Officers’ Day is to be held each year on 24 July. For 2021, the BSIA have been sharing pictures of

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BSIA and Crimestoppers team up for National Shred Day

BSIA and Crimestoppers launch National Shred Day

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be hosting its inaugural National Shred Day on behalf of its Information Destruction members, in partnership with independent national charity Crimestoppers. National Shred Day, which will be held at multiple locations across the United Kingdom on Saturday 2 October, is an opportunity for small businesses and members of

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Security officers and companies recognised at the British Security Awards Online 2021

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) flagship event, the British Security Awards, has recognised security officers and companies working to keep people, property and places safe during the last 18 months.  Held online earlier today for a second year due to continued COVID-19 restrictions, the show also featured the Chairman’s Award, dedicated to Skills for Security

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BSIA releases statement on Manchester Arena inquiry

In response to the Manchester Arena Inquiry, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has released the following statement: “The BSIA and its members’ thoughts are with those who lost loved ones, suffered injuries, and had their lives shattered due to the terrorist attack that took place at the Manchester Arena on 22 May 2017.  “The

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British Security Awards to take place online, 30th June

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the full list of national finalists for its British Security Awards 2021, which will again take place as an online showcase event. The event will be held on the original scheduled date of Wednesday 30 June and will now be held digitally due to the ongoing uncertainty

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Connelly Security Systems partners with Skills for Security on commercial courses

Member of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), Connelly Security Systems (CSS) has partnered with Skills for Security to access its newly developed online technical Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses. CSS intends to use Skills for Security’s online courses to up-skill their workforce over the next year, starting with an initial ten engineers. The courses

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BSIA release new code of practice

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) cybersecurity group have launched a new code of practice for manufacturers of safety and security systems. Developed by the BSIA’s Cybersecurity Product Assurance Group (CySPAG), Manufacturers of safety and security systems – cybersecurity code of practice aims to assist in providing confidence throughout the supply chain promoting secure connection of

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BSIA announces regional security personnel winners for 2021

During Covid-19, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recognised the work of its members’ frontline security officers across the UK and with that, has announced its regional security personnel winners for 2021. As part of the Association’s national British Security Awards, the BSIA’s regional security personnel awards will be taking place on 30th June,

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Bitesize | New Ethics Guide for Automated Facial Recognition, with BSIA and Anekanta Consulting

Dave Wilkinson of the BSIA and Pauline Norstrom from Anekanta Consulting talk about the BSIA’s new guide for the ethical use of Automated Facial Recognition.

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Securitas UK and Skills for Security pilot new electronic security training programme

Skills for Security has partnered with Securitas UK to give employees of its Electronic Security (ES) and Security Solutions divisions priority access to a set of newly developed security system design courses. Delivered via a customised virtual training portal, Securitas employees are receiving training on the latest British and European standards for the design of

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BSIA launches first phase of 2021 British Security Awards

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has kicked off the 2021 British Security Awards with the regional rounds of the security personnel categories. This first phase of the awards will identify the regional winners and national finalists of the five security personnel categories: Best Newcomer, Best Team, Security Manager of the Year, Outstanding Act and

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BSIA named Business Member Association of the Year

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has won the Business Member Association of the Year Award at the Association of Association Executives Awards 2020. The BSIA was chosen from a wide list of well-known and respected trade associations from across the United Kingdom. The judges chose the BSIA as overall winners by recognising that: “the

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