G4S, the world’s leading secure solutions group and an official ‘Back the bid’ Supporter of England’s 2018 World Cup bid, has today been tasked with delivering the 2018 World Cup Bid Book to the headquarters of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in Zurich, Switzerland.A highly specialised, secure vehicle left Wembley Stadium this morning to transport copies of the Bid Book and supporting materials to the headquarters of the football world’s governing body in time for the bid’s scheduled delivery slot on 14 May.  The 18 ton truck will transport the b...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reacted to today's announcement of a hung Parliament. James Kelly, Chief Executive, comments: "Politics and public affairs have long been at the heart of the BSIA's activity, and we have worked hard over the recent decade to forge strong working relationships with the previous Labour Government.” "The continuation of this relationship is vital for the security of the nation, and as such any coalition that is formed following this result will need to be fully briefed of the importance of the private security industry in combating crime...

G4S Transport and Borders (‘G4S’) has appointed Elaine Morley as Business Development Director, with responsibility for the continued expansion of the UK transport security business. Elaine’s role reflects the company’s commitment to developing and strengthening the security proposition within the transport industry, and providing a tailored service package to meet the needs of its customers. With specialist transport sectors including Aviation, Rail and Maritime, G4S provides a complete, secure solution to a range of high profile clients across these industries.  Key services include...

G4S Transport and Borders (‘G4S’) has appointed Elaine Morley as Business Development Director, with responsibility for the continued expansion of the UK transport security business. Elaine’s role reflects the company’s commitment to developing and strengthening the security proposition within the transport industry, and providing a tailored service package to meet the needs of its customers. With specialist transport sectors including Aviation, Rail and Maritime, G4S provides a complete, secure solution to a range of high profile clients across these industries.  Key services include...

This is a reminder that this year’s SIA conference ‘A Common Purpose: raising standards in the private security industry' will be held on Tuesday 15 June in London. The day will feature: latest news from the SIA, examples of business best practice and an operational case study, an international view of the UK's private security industry, advice on buying private security and an exhibition by some of our partners and stakeholders. For more information and to book a place at the conference please visit: www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk SIA Website...

The Lowry in Manchester provided the venue for the latest Reliance Security conference on 15th April. Catered to a diverse range of business environments and security requirements, the seminar was chaired by Chris Burnell, Reliance Security’s Area Director for the Central Region and attended by over 50 delegates from businesses from the North West of England. Presenters included a range of security industry experts, offering their advice and knowledge and a detailed insight into their experiences with a selection of security projects. A brief summary of speakers and themes from the seminar i...

With just a week to go until the General Election, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has urged politicians to think carefully over the future of R&D tax credits, claiming that they are "essential to economic recovery." The tax relief - worth £790m in 2008 - is currently available to businesses of all sizes in exchange for the continued development of new technologies. While both Labour and Conservative parties had previously planned to scrap the tax relief entirely, the Conservatives - under the guidance of technology entrepreneur Sir James Dyson - have now outlined plan...

The licensing of in-house security personnel is an issue that, while contentious, remains at the forefront of the private security industry's agenda due to what some view to be the shortcomings of the Private Security Industry Act of 2001, writes James Kelly, the British Security Industry Association, Chief Executive. Through intensive lobbying activity a decade ago, the BSIA was instrumental in the introduction of regulation of the private security industry, resulting in the introduction of licensing for contracted security personnel, along with the creation of the Security Industry Authorit...

Reliance Security Group has been recognised as one of Britain’s Top 100 Employers 2010 by the CRF Institute and Telegraph newspaper. This is the fourth year running that the company has been recognised for its excellence in people management – Reliance was also the first security company to achieve this prestigious accolade.   The award was presented to Reliance on March 24th at a gala ceremony held at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London.  On winning the award the judges applauded Reliance for their positive company culture. Britain’s Top Employers objectively identif...

The third CCTV Operatives Network meeting will be held in Doncaster on 17 May. The event is being hosted by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance with the support of the Security Industry Authority. The meeting is an opportunity for delegates working within the CCTV sector to engage with the SIA and others in their industry and discuss issues affecting them. If you would like to attend the meeting please visit www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk to register your interest by 5 May 2010. SIA Website...