Deploi, a prominent provider of advanced vetting and background checking software, has announced a strategic partnership with Skills for Security, a leading training organisation dedicated to raising the skills and standards within the security industry. This collaboration is designed to offer Skills for Security members comprehensive vetting solutions that adhere to the highest industry standards for safety and compliance.Through this partnership, Skills for Security members will gain access to Deploi's cutting-edge background checking tools, which aim to streamline the vetting process a...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Pauline Norstrom and Uzair Osman as non-executive directors to its Operating Board. These new appointments are expected to bring valuable independent insights to the organisation.Pauline Norstrom, currently the CEO of Anekanta®AI and Anekanta®Consulting, has extensive experience in the security sector, having served as a former Chair of the BSIA. With over two decades in the industry, Norstrom has led advancements in security technology and has developed AI risk and governance frameworks recognized by entities such as the UK ...

New research from Mitie, the UK’s largest security provider, reveals that 24% of security decision-makers are uncertain about which upcoming legislation will impact their organizations. A survey of over 100 senior security leaders highlighted key challenges and opportunities, including the role of technology and AI, attracting and developing talent, and preparing for pending legislation.Technology is identified as a major opportunity, with 22% of security leaders already using AI in their security strategies and 41% planning to deploy AI within the next year. Nearly half (48%) believe ad...

The newly introduced Fire Resilience Excellence Awards (FREAs), Workplace Violence Reduction Awards (WVRAs), and Security and Safety Entrepreneur Awards (SSEAs) will be presented during a celebratory dinner at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel on 8 April 2025.Organised by World Excellence Awards, the same organisation behind the OSPAs, this event is set to be an annual highlight of the Safety & Security Series, taking place from 8-10 April 2025, at the NEC in Birmingham.Commenting on the announcement, Professor Martin Gill, founder of the awards, said: “We are excited to bring these...

Skills for Security, a leading UK provider of fire and security training, has announced Cento as its newest sponsor. Cento, a top recruitment specialist in fire and security, engineering, and the built environment, has joined forces with Skills for Security to help elevate industry standards and promote professional growth in the fire and security field.Through this partnership, Cento will offer valuable support to Skills for Security’s ongoing efforts to deliver high quality training and development for security professionals. Both organisations share a commitment to maintaining excelle...

Violence against women and girls on British railways has surged by over 50% in the past two years, according to official data.Crimes against women and girls increased from 7,561 in 2021 to 11,357 in 2023, with sexual offenses rising by 10%, from 2,235 to 2,475. A survey by British Transport Police, highlighted by The Times, also revealed that reports of sexual harassment doubled to 1,908 during this period.A British Transport Police (BTP) survey from last year indicated that over one-third of women commuting by rail are likely to be assaulted, especially during rush hour. The survey al...

London, UK - 12 July, 2024 - The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) UK has announced the appointment of Guy Mathias to its Advisory Board. Guy brings extensive expertise in extremism and security management, supporting IFPO's dedication to offering high-quality education and certification for security personnel at all levels.Guy Mathias is a subject matter expert on extremism and a former recipient of the "UK Security Manager of the Year Award for Services to Industry." Mathias's career includes directing counter-extremist operations in the Research & Pharmaceu...

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) flagship event, the British Security Awards, recently returned to the live stage. The event aimed to recognize security officers and businesses for their efforts in professionally protecting people, property, and places over the past 18 months.Now in its 27th year, the British Security Awards were held in 2024 at the Royal Lancaster London, celebrating security excellence. Nineteen awards were presented to security officers and businesses in front of clients and leading industry stakeholders. The event also featured the Chairman’s Awar...

The guards - employed by private outsourcing giant G4S - will walk out from Monday 1 July – Saturday 6 July across the UK.Major pickets to take place in:Kennington JCP, 206-210 Kennington Park Rd, London SE11 4DECrawley JC, Gresham House, 20 - 22 Station Rd, Crawley RH10 1EZWest Ealing JCP, 86-92 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, W13 8RAStratford JCP, Oates House, 1 Tramway Avenue, E15 4PNBradford: 85 Manningham Lane, BD1 3BENewcastle: One Cathedral Square, NE1 1EEThe workers can face a difficult and dangerous job; GMB research shows more than 80 percent regularly suffer...

Job Centre security guards are punched, attacked and savaged in the neck by dogs, warns GMB UnionMore than 1,400 Job Centre security guards begin a weeklong strike in anger at pay rates that see 90% of them paid just the minimum wage.Security guards employed by G4S across the UK walked out today [Monday] and will stay on strike until Saturday [22 June 2024].,The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has handed G4S £211 million to run security at job centres - despite employment costs being just £161 during the same period. [1]Eamon O’Hearn, GMB National Officer, commented:...