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.To meet demand the BSIA has today launched a major national initiative, ‘People, Property, Places: Professionally Protected’, to increase awareness of the crucial work that security officers carry out 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It also highlight...

As part of Self Care Week and to celebrate International Men’s Mental Health Day, ASIS UK – ED&I Group are hosting an event at The British Library on 14th November from 1530 – 1730.It is time we start supporting men’s mental health more and focusing on the very real problems men face such as isolation and high rates of male suicide. The event will also discuss the key issues affecting men within all levels of organisations right now. Mental health issues can affect any of us regardless of age, sex or lifestyle and none of us are immune to the risk of developing a mental health...

The international judging panel has reviewed the many Cyber OSPA nominations received from around the world and the list of finalists has been announced.The Cyber OSPAs were launched in 2021 to recognise and reward companies, teams, individuals, products and initiatives across the cyber security sector globally. The Cyber OSPAs are designed to be both independent and inclusive, providing an opportunity for outstanding performers, whether buyers or suppliers, to be recognised and their success to be celebrated.Commenting on the list of finalists, founder of the awards Professor Martin G...

Capricorn Security announced last week that it had successfully completed the acquisition of long running keyholding and alarm response business, Delta Elite Keyholding.Originally founded in February 1981, Delta Elite Key Holding has served the Greater Manchester and Northwest region for over 40 years. Capricorn Security, who also serve the same region, have seen their portfolio of clients expand as well as their fleet of vehicles following this acquisition.Of this acquisition, Billy Robinson, Managing Director of Capricorn Security has said, “I am delighted to have got this deal don...

On 19th September 2022, Wilson James, played an integral role at the state funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth ll. Watched by millions of people all over the world and with thousands of people from across the country lining the streets of London to pay their final respects, the event was a fitting farewell to the longest reigning British monarch, who died at the age of 96.Behind all the pomp and ceremony was a carefully orchestrated and executed security operation that had been planned and refined over many years. One of the largest ventures of its kind ever in London, over 12,000 private securi...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s premier independent specialist third party certification body which approves over 2000 UK providers of security and fire safety services, has announced today it has been appointed as a Regional Independent Audit Body of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA). With immediate effect, NSI will be offering certification for TAPA EMEA’s three primary Standards – Facility Security, Trucking Security and Parking Security.TAPA, a global not-for-profit industry Association, founded in 1997, helps manufacturers/shippers, logi...

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 18 months.In an emotional return to the live arena in its 25th year, the British Security Awards, held at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square in front of a sold out audience, celebrated security excellence with 16 awards presented to security officers and businesses in front of clients and leading i...

The 2022 ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards were held on Wednesday the 24th May at the Royal Ascot Race Course. The event was hosted by Professional Security Magazine, Managing Director, Roy Cooper.This event is held annually to celebrate and reward the outstanding work of the frontline Security Officers who won an award this year.  the outstanding work of the frontline Security Officers who won an award this year.With our members, their staff, and guests in attendance it was a great opportunity to celebrate and reward the outstanding work of the frontline Securit...

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 June. All regional winners will now go forward as national finalists.For over 20 years the regional awards, sponsored by Camberford Underwriting, have recognised the talent, dedication, skill and brave...

Securitas has signed up to GMB’s Work to Stop Domestic Abuse employer charter, following a campaign by GMB London members in the workplace. The security giant this week signed the deal, giving 9,000 workers the right to 10 days paid leave when facing domestic violence or abusive behaviours, to support them in seeking the appropriate help.The charter calls on employers to support employees experiencing domestic abuse to ensure they will not be disadvantaged at work, will be supported with access to services and information and that all employers train staff to be able to appropriately a...