G4S Care & Justice Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Wheatley as the Director of HMP Rye Hill.  Tom will take over his new role in September following a short induction period. Before joining G4S Tom had previously worked for the prison service since 1994, most recently as Governor of HMP Moorlands, Category D men’s prison and Young Offenders Institution in Yorkshire. Previously Tom was Governor at HMP Nottingham and had also worked at HMP Hull, HMP Full Sutton near York, in HM Prison Service HQ and at HMP Ranby. As the Governor of HMP Nottingham, he was also a mem...

Kingdom Security has recently been selected as an IKEA preferred security supplier throughout the UK. Following a robust pre qualification process, presentation and National Support Centre visit Kingdom developed a tailored service package to meet the needs of the leading furniture supplier which included a 10 module training package including an NVQ in Loss Prevention, Customer service training, First Aid and Conflict Management. Each training module relates to IKEA policies and procedures making the training unique to the brand. The service provided by kingdom also includes a uniform to refl...

Edward Weiss has joined the Security Industry Authority as its new non-executive board member. Edward will work closely with the chairman, Baroness Ruth Henig, and other board members to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the SIA and to ensure the SIA carries out its duties effectively. Edward was appointed by the Home Office after open competition to find a new board member who had particular financial expertise. He joins Robin Dahlberg (Vice -Chair), Wendy Towers, Bill Matthews and Linda Sharpe on the SIA board and has been appointed for a three-year term. SIA Chairman Ruth ...

The hard work and dedication of the security industry’s apprentices has been recognised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)’s Annual Apprentice Installer Awards 2010. The awards demonstrate the high standards that are expected of apprentices within the security industry and recognise excellence, quality of service and professionalism. From a strong selection of entries the following winners were selected: John Chapman of Chubb Electronic Security (overall winner), Callum Reeder of ADT Fire and Security (national winner) and Joseph Broomhead of Pentagon Fire and Security ...

G4S Risk Management, a leading provider of risk mitigation and secure support services, has appointed Julian Hartley as its new Financial Director. Julian starts on 19 July. Julian joins G4S from BT where, since March 2008, he has been seconded to the Department of Energy and Climate Change as Project Director for the procurement stage of the UK’s Carbon Capture and Storage Project.  Julian was responsible for formulating the commercial strategy for the procurement through to the negotiation of the risk reduction contracts signed in March 2010. Originally joining BT in 2006, Julian underto...

The national winners of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)’s annual Security Personnel Awards were recognised today in an impressive ceremony attended by many key individuals from the security industry. The awards, which celebrate the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country, were presented by Sir Paul Stephenson QPM, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, during the BSIA’s Annual Luncheon, which was sponsored by Securitas Security Services Ltd and was held at the London Hilton on Park Lane. BSI...

A selection of the finest individuals from the security industry have been recognised in the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'s Chairman's Awards 2010. The prestigious awards distinguish those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the security industry over the past year and were presented in the following five categories: Contribution to the Industry, Contribution to Exporting, Contribution to Standards, Contribution to the Community and Contribution to Training. The award for Contribution to the Community went to Bryan Clayton, Community Liaison Officer at E...

Three valiant cash-in-transit couriers have been recognised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) with Special Awards for Outstanding Service. The awards, sponsored by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), acknowledge particular courageous actions or commendable behaviour displayed by couriers during the course of their duties. BSIA Chief Executive, James Kelly, comments: “The cash-in-transit couriers that are receiving these awards today have demonstrated outstanding bravery in their line of work. They have been faced with extremely violent and traumatic situations and their...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed its new section chairmen following its Annual General Meeting held on the 14th July. BSIA Company Secretary, Alan Barwell, comments: "The success of the BSIA is not only achieved by the work of its staff but also the ongoing dedication from members who are willing to serve on the various committees and act as chairman. Every section has a voice on the Association's Council meaning that every area of membership has a voice in helping to shape the future of the BSIA and its work. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all o...

The plan, published yesterday, will make it easier for the public to hold the Home Office to account, as it sets out key future policies along with deadlines and 'milestones'. Published in all departments, the structural reform plans are part of the government’s commitment to transparency The Home Secretary said, ‘The draft Home Office structural reform plan sets out timings for our key policies, and includes milestones to which the public can hold us accountable. This is part of our commitment to transparent government. ‘We are determined to make accountability democratic, not bureau...