In his latest blog for Infologue.com, Stuart Lodge, Chief Executive of Lodge Service, discusses technology and the role of manned guarding. Stuart writes: "As the security industry goes increasingly ‘hi-tech’, many pundits are calling into question whether security guards or other on-site security staff will be required at all in retail and other sectors in ten or so years. "Will electronic systems and remote monitoring - and perhaps the use of drones and autonomous robots - make manned guarding, quite literally, redundant? "Certainly, new security and internet technology has reduce...

Peter Webster, chief executive of Corps Security, a regular Infologue.com blogger, looks at the current terrorism threats and the need for security businesses to have a in depth knowledge on this subject. “My thoughts and opinions are intended to generate debate and whether you agree or disagree with them, you’re welcome to post your comments below.” "Last Friday the Home Secretary Theresa May announced that the UK's terror threat level has been raised from "substantial" to "severe" in response to conflicts in Iraq and Syria. The new alert level rates the risk of an attack on t...

The CCTV sector is continuing to experience rapid change due to technological innovation. Simon Adcock, Chairman of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) CCTV Section, explains why legislation, regulation and standards must also adapt if they are to serve their purpose effectively. Current Situation "In 2012, the Protection of Freedoms Act formalised the Government’s intention to drive CCTV best practice forward. The CCTV Code of Practice - made up of twelve guiding principles - aimed to define best practice in a way wherein public protection was paramount.  While the Co...

In his latest blog for Infologue.com, Chris Cully, Managing Director for Dilitas Ltd, discusses political correctness. Chris writes: "On Wednesday 27th August, the United Kingdom awoke to find it was not the country that it was. We refer of course to the appalling situation in Rotheram; where it appears that as many as 1400 girls, some as young as 11, were abused between 1997 and 2013. Reports from Rotherham indicate that this may be a conservative figure. "The inquiry into this horrific manner and the subsequent report, written by Professor Alexis Jay, identified that the females were se...

In his latest blog for Infologue.com, Bob Forsyth, Managing Director of MITIE Total Security Management discusses quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE). Bob writes: "Culture and values are at the core of any organisation - no business can succeed in the long term if it does not embed behaviours of a caring company where its staff can thrive. Creating a great culture must start at the top of the organisation and be driven by key team members through every aspect of the business. "Quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) are critical building blocks, which if supported in th...

In his latest blog for Infologue.com, John Davies, Managing Director at TDSi discusses education and security. "The education sector has become an important vertical market for the security industry. With recent high-profile cases of security issues in some schools, it is a market that looks set to become even more security focussed. Many educational establishments are looking more closely than ever at the security of their facilities, to protect people, property and assets from unwarranted attention or attacks. Because of these concerns, current estimates value the access control market f...

In his latest blog for Infologue.com, James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association and Chairman of the Security Regulation Alliance, discusses a year of significant achievements for the BSIA. "As the British Security Industry Association’s 2013-14 committee year draws to a close, the organisation celebrated a year of significant achievements at its AGM and Annual Luncheon on 16th July. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA, outlines the major successes applauded on the day. "Change is constant within our industry, and with so much going on – from the ...

"I recently had the pleasure of speaking on the Security Guarding: blueprint for the future discussion forum at IFSEC International 2014, the largest event for the security industry in the UK, alongside five other influential industry leaders. Brian Sims, media solutions manager at UBM Live Security and Fire Portfolio, chaired the event. "We discussed a number of interesting and important points in the hour-long session, beginning with the perception of where the security guarding sector is now following several years of significant change. With business licensing imminent, the ongoing ...

The hard work and achievements of 15 outstanding security professionals have been recognised in the national round of this year’s British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards, which were presented at the Association’s exclusive annual lunch held at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Her Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Basildon - Shadow Home Affairs Minister for Private Security presented the prestigious awards, which provide an exclusive platform to showcase the excellence and outstanding performances displayed by employees of BSIA member companies. Currently in their 16t...

Newly-elected Chairman of the British Security Industry Association, Pauline Norstrom, has personally recognised the significant contributions made by five individuals and organisations to the ongoing success of the UK’s private security industry. Presenting the annual Chairman’s Awards for the first time at the Association’s Annual Luncheon at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 16th July, Pauline selected winners in the following categories: Contribution to Exporting, Contribution to Standards, Contribution to Training, Contribution to the Community and Promoting the Industry. Details ...