The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is to rename its Best Newcomer category at the British Security Awards in memory of security operative Gaby Hutchinson, who lost their life in the course of duty in December. Gaby, who worked as a dog handler for BSIA members County, was on duty with their dog Coco on the night of the Asake concert on 15 December and was caught up in the ensuing incident, tragically losing their life on 19 December. The Best Newcomer category, which celebrates a new security operative who has shown outstanding promise in their chosen career is awarded to t...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced Richard Fogelman as its new Chief Executive effective Wednesday 1st March 2023, as Richard Jenkins leaves the Inspectorate after leading it for nine years. Richard Fogelman has more than 15 years management experience, including almost a decade as CEO of a leading UK charity. Richard has a law degree and experience in London’s financial markets, having worked at numerous banks and financial firms, before embarking in the commercial world of property operations and management. Most recently, he was CEO of Grief Encounter, a national...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce it has renewed its exclusive sponsorship partnership with IFSEC. Now in its 50th year, IFSEC is the ever-popular annual trade show and industry gathering for the global security sector, held at London’s ExCel exhibition venue. Organised by Informa Markets, it is the largest and longest running security related event in the United Kingdom, regularly welcoming over 20,000 visitors from the UK and over 115 different countries. The BSIA has been hosting its members lounge at the event since 1997, and this year will s...

ASIS UK ED&I Group is hosting a Menopause Awareness on the 16th February from 1500-1730 as part of the commitment to creating a more inclusive society for all. This event will be held at the Somerset House in London and will feature expert speakers and insights into the physical and mental health effects of menopause. This event will be beneficial for all, providing an opportunity to understand and discuss the impact of menopause on women, and how it can be managed in the workplace. The event will also be exploring how menopause can be discussed and understood by managers and allies ...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), its training subsidiary Skills for Security and members SecuriGroup, have launched the UK’s first apprenticeship for front-line security personnel. Their aim is to tackle the outdated image of security and recruit younger people to the industry. The UK is facing an acute shortage of security officers, an increased demand for security services, an ageing workforce, Brexit and fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning around 62,000 new security officers are needed to meet demand and ensure public safety. The landmark Security Officers ...

TEAM Software by WorkWave has partnered with Manchester-based WorkerTech scaleup, Orka, to innovate the Facilities Management industry. By developing an API integration between the next generation of Timegate and the digital hiring marketplace product Orka Works, their mutual customers can now seamlessly post shifts to a network with thousands of flexible, vetted workers. The collaboration will enable hundreds of Timegate clients on the next generation platform, including Sodexo, Wilson James and OCS, to automatically post shifts to Orka Works, the UK's largest security workforce provi...

Marlowe Fire & Security will be showcasing their latest, state of the art security solutions at Carlisle Support Services’ Innovation Lab on Thursday 23rd February, where attendees will get the opportunity to meet Spot - the four legged doglike robot. Spot will be on patrol at the event at the iconic Manchester Central Convention Complex with live demonstrations where visitors can find out more about how robot dogs can assist with surveillance and security operations while improving safety and efficiencies. Spot the Robot Dog A remarkably smart robot, Spot can understand and nav...

Infologue.com Editor, Byron Logue, will be judging this year’s Customer Recognition Award at the Amulets 2023 along with David Ward, founder of Ward Security and David Ward Associates. The Amulets are an annual event organised by national security service provider, Amulet Security. The event is held to recognise the contributions that frontline security officers and members of the Amulet family have made during the proceeding year. The black-tie event includes a sit-down dinner, drinks and entertainment throughout the evening. The Customer Recognition Award is given to an Amulet custom...

The fifth Security Thought Leadership Summit organised by the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in association with the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is returning to the Royal Lancaster London on Thursday 23rd February 2023. The event is firmly established in the security calendar as one that provides a platform to debate, confront and challenge the many issues that face the sector. This year’s programme is packed with hot topics covering a wide range of subjects relevant to the whole industry; all security leaders are encouraged to attend and contribute to help sh...

Kings Secure Technologies has announced the appointment of David Evans as Managing Director for its group company, DYMENSiON. With full responsibility for the leadership and development of the DYMENSiON business, David will play a key role in meeting the company's international growth goals on becoming the leading process, trend and data analytics solution in the security, life safety and compliance sector. David will also be instrumental in building on the company’s reputation to existing clients. After a 30-year career background in the police and in counter terrorism, David founded an...