Over 1,000 job centre employees are poised to engage in strike action following the release of recent statistics indicating that over 80 percent of them endure workplace abuse. A survey conducted among over 900 workers scheduled to participate in the walkout reveals instances of staff encountering aggressive behaviours such as being bitten in the neck by dogs, punched, assaulted with screwdrivers, and facing customers exhibiting behaviour described as 'like wild animals.' Worker’s report experiencing verbal abuse regularly, including threats targeting their families, instances of rac...

Octavian Security UK offers a wide range of services that assist organizations in enhancing their security solutions. Octavian has diversified into facilities management functions, considering them as promising growth areas for the business that present significant synergy with clients' operational requirements. Security protection firm Octavian Security UK has been crowned a winner at the recent Nachural Entrepreneurship Awards, held at the King Power Stadium Leicester. Octavian Security UK, based in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, was the victor in the Excellence in Diversity & Inclusio...

On the 25th of April 2024, it was announced that Infologue Editor in Chief, Byron Logue had been appointed as one of the official national judges for this year’s British Security Awards, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). The British Security Awards are the longest running security industry annual awards event where key figures gather to celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams in the UK security sector. This year, the glamorous event will take place on July 3rd at the Royal Lancaster Hotel. Byron Logue joined the security industry in 2018, taking ov...

In a bid to tackle retail crime and safeguard UK high streets, the Prime Minister has unveiled a series of stringent measures aimed at deterring offenders and protecting retail workers. Serial or abusive shoplifters will now face harsher penalties, with the possibility of up to six months in prison, an unlimited fine, and bans from revisiting the scene of their crimes. Additionally, assaulting a retail worker will be designated as a standalone criminal offense, carrying severe consequences for perpetrators. The initiative, championed by MP Matt Vickers and major retailers, seeks to addre...

The first ever British Standard code of practice focusing on the ethical use and deployment of facial recognition technology (FRT), developed on recommendations by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has been released today by the British Standards Institute (BSI). The code of practice, Facial recognition technology - Ethical use and deployment in video surveillance-based systems – Code of practice (BS 9347:2024) - has been developed by the BSI, in its role as the UK National Standards Body, to allay concerns by helping organisations build public trust with its proliferation...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Nineteen Group and will be participating in their security related events during 2024. The first step in this collaboration will be participation in ‘The Security Event’ being held at the NEC in Birmingham on 30 April to 2 May. The Security Event showcases the world’s leading security brands, offering attendees the opportunity to see and source the latest products, technologies and solutions, whilst networking and meeting face-to-face with key experts from across the industry.  The...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has signed security broker Darwin Clayton as the new regional and national security personnel sponsor of its major awards scheme for 2024. Darwin Clayton, BSIA Associate members since 2004 and providers of insurance brokerage for over 100 years, will now be the lead sponsor of the Association’s five personnel-based categories. Aimed at recognising and rewarding security officer services across the United Kingdom region by region, the awards scheme culminates in recognising five national finalists every summer at the Association event, the B...

Violence and abuse against shop workers rose to 1,300 incidents a day last year, according to a leading trade body. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), incidents targeting staff escalated by 50% in the period leading up to September 2023, marking a stark increase from the previous year's count of 870 incidents daily. Criticism was directed at the government by the BRC for what it deemed as "woefully inadequate" measures to address the burgeoning "crisis". The Home Office has been approached for comment on this concerning trend. The toll exacted by shoplifting...

The sixth 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 22nd February 2024. 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 once again packed with hot topics covering a wide range of subjects relevant to the whole industry; all security leaders are encouraged to attend and contribute...

The OSPAs are designed to recognise excellence and innovation in the security sector. The winners will be revealed at a gala dinner hosted by award winning comedian and actress Zoe Lyons to be held on 22 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster London. Finalists for 2024   Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director - sponsored by Bidvest Noonan Paul Bean - Royal Mail Nigel Brown - BBC Jennifer Ciolfi - Snap Group Tom Colman - Tesco Karol Doherty - We Are Waterloo Fiona Gaskell - Warner Bros. Studio Tour London & Tokyo Dale Murphy - University of Hertfordshire...