British Security Industry Association (BSIA) News

Scottish businesses will be given an exclusive insight into the security challenges they face at the free event Scottish businesses are to be given an exclusive insight into the security challenges they face at a free-of-charge event taking place in Edinburgh this autumn. Entitled ‘Scotland: Secure for Business’, the event will inform local businesses about security trends, and will take place at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on Tuesday, 23rd October. Org...

The guide advises on the range of ways by which access control systems can be used in a more energy efficient manner By maximising the environmental sustainability of their security systems, companies can not only save money, but also help contribute towards eco-stability, which can be a fantastic starting point from which an organisation can promote itself to both relevant bodies and the public as a whole. This is the main message behind a new guide published by the British...

CCTV is the most obvious place to turn in the search for technical Police support Marking the first anniversary of the riots and looting that affected cities across the UK, it is becoming increasingly apparent to those at the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) that electronic security systems - particularly CCTV - are playing a more prominent role in maintaining a safe and lawful public environment. As reported by the BBC, cuts in public spending have left Police fo...

BSIA’s Training Providers Section created a `one stop shop` for anyone looking for a professional security training provider The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Training Providers section has released some useful tips to help companies and individuals wishing to identify the most reputable and professional security training providers. “The development of the security industry continues to create a wealth of new and exciting career opportunities, and j...

BSIA's statistics states cash-in transit offenders are linked to car key burglary and drug offences Falling victim to attack and robbery remains a very real threat for the security industry’s cash-in-transit couriers, according to the latest statistics published by SaferCash, the cash-in-transit intelligence service of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). In 2011, 144 crew members fell victim to attack, with many sustaining minor and serious injury, sustain...

The BSIA has supported the CPNI's guide to help security managers improve and maintain staff motivation  The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) welcomes the publication of updated guidance by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) designed to help security managers improve and maintain staff motivation.Drawing on lessons learnt from a number of pilot schemes across the UK and the success of the original piece of work, the inter...

Geoff Zeidler will serve as BSIA Chairman for a two-year period, with support from Julie Kenny Demonstrating the tangible benefits of trade association membership is key to the British Security Industry Association’s future growth and success, says Geoff Zeidler, the Association’s newly-appointed Chairman. In his inaugural address to BSIA members at the Association’s Annual Luncheon, Geoff stressed the importance of “absolute clarity” in setting...

David Evans is the Project Director of the Close Protection co-ordination unit With the Olympic and Paralympic Games about to arrive in London, time has almost run out for visiting VIPs and dignitaries looking to secure quality Close Protection for their visit to the UK. To help visitors locate a reputable supplier, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated Close Protection co-ordination unit, which puts visiting dignitaries in touch with suppl...

The Physical Security Product of the Year category showcased the highest quality physical security products Mul-T-Lock UK is celebrating after the newly launched Watchlock intelligent high security padlock won Physical Security Product of the Year at this year’s IFSEC Security Industry Awards. The award winning Watchlock from Mul-T-Lock combines a high security padlock, GPS locating system and SIM card based communication technologies to provide real time event and loca...

The Outstanding Contribution to the Security Industry Award went to Alun John, CEO of the Norbain Group After a thrilling evening at the Hilton Hotel in Birmingham, UBM Live - organiser of IFSEC International, the world's largest annual security event - is pleased to announce the winners of the IFSEC International Security Industry Awards 2012. Produced in association with the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and headline sponsored by Norbain Group, the awards wer...

The new page allows employers to find out more about the implications of the British Standard 8484 (BS8484) A new web page has been launched today to provide lone workers and their employers with a central point of information on health and safety, legal obligations, quality standards and advice on choosing a reputable supplier of lone worker devices. Launched by the Lone Worker Forum of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the page offers comprehensive, easy-to-...

The BSIA helps drive UK security exports to Russia Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Moscow International Protection, Security and Fire Safety (MIPS) exhibition, which takes place at Moscow’s Expocentre this week (24th – 27th April).The largest industry event in Eastern Europe and Russia, MIPS brings together major security companies looking to reac...

Manchester businesses were given an overview of the security challenges faced by the city Businesses in Manchester were given an exclusive insight into security planning for this summer’s large-scale city-centre events at the annual Manchester Security exhibition and seminar, which was held last week (18th April).Free to attend, the event welcomed a record number of over 250 delegates from local businesses including Morrisons, Selfridges and The Printworks, as well as...

BSIA launches an informative leaflet for end users who consider procurring information destruction services With the average data breach costing UK firms around £1.9m annually1, and the new European data privacy framework asking for greater commitment from businesses on the way they handle data security, the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Information Destruction section is urging end users to understand how compliance with relevant industry standards can...

The updates to be fed in by Metropolitan Police  during and after the Olympic and Paralympic games The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated webpage to provide businesses with key safety and security updates fed in directly by the Metropolitan Police during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The webpage was created as part of the Cross-sector Safety and Security Communications project (CSSC), an information-sharing initiative deve...

The latest addition in the BSIA's award portfolio is sponsored by Camberford Law PLC The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a new Close Protection Special Award, to recognise and reward excellence in the field of Close Protection, and raise the profile of the many outstanding professionals operating in this dynamic sector. The latest addition in the BSIA’s awards portfolio is sponsored by Camberford Law PLC and will be presented alongside the Secu...

  A BSIA post-event survey reveals strong demand for UK security products during Intersec 2012 Strong demand for UK security products evidenced during Intersec also ties-in with the findings of new research unveiled by the BSIA. Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, who exhibited at the recent Intersec 2012 exhibition in Dubai, are reporting a record level of visitor interest in the wide range of innovative UK security solutions, fro...

 The BSIA's Annual Security Personnel Awards will take place in June at the London Hilton, Park LaneThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the regional winners of this year's Annual Security Personnel Awards. Now in their fourteenth year, the awards continue to recognise the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country, and are presented in the following categories: Service to the Customer, O...

 The guide includes a basic introduction to risk managementThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a new guide for the construction sector intended to give Construction Site Managers an understanding of the techniques needed to secure these vulnerable sites. This includes a basic introduction to risk management and an overview of the practical solutions available.Chris Lawrence, Chairman of the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Security Consultancies secti...

 The BSIA brings out the importance of European Standard EN15713A campaign by the Information Destruction (ID) section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has highlighted the importance of secure data destruction to HM Courts' Service.Magistrates' Courts alone deal with around 95% of court cases each year, and the amount of personal data passing through each court on a daily basis is staggering. As such, the BSIA's recent campaign aimed to raise awareness among courts of the...

 BSIA Export Council members are seeing mega-pixel technology making its mark on CCTV in the Middle EastThe results of new research carried out on behalf of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council, to coincide with the recent Intersec 2012 event in Dubai, underlines the heightened demand in the Middle East marketplace for the latest security systems from UK businesses, despite significantly tougher global trading conditions. Nearly two-thirds of the BSIA's Export Counci...

 Apprentices involved in the installation of alarms, CCTV, and access control are eligible for nominationsWith youth unemployment reaching an unprecedented 22% last year, creating meaningful, long-term career opportunities for young people has never been more important. The UK's security industry is fighting back, supporting its members in the recruitment of young people and celebrating the achievements of the industry's young apprentices.Nominations for this year's British Security Industr...

Activating the lone worker device automatically triggers a voice call to the ARCA recent study by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed the true benefit of lone worker devices to healthcare employees, many of whom are often required to work alone or in remote areas to deliver care and support services for patients and their families.According to the RCN's survey, more than 60% of community nurses spend more than half their time as a lone worker without immediate access to a colleague...

 BSIA gave an exclusive preview on Dubai 2012 for visitors and exhibitors Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council have given an exclusive preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year's Intersec exhibition, which takes place in Dubai on January 15th- 17th. As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its dedicated Export Council play a vital role in forging productive tr...

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with various police forces organised the eventCloser Police and industry partnership to fight business crime and deliver effective Olympic security were some of the themes that delegates were treated to at the inaugural Business Crime Conference held in Surrey on the 30th of November.The event, organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Thames Valley Police forc...

The wider issue of elected Police and Crime Commisioners was also discussedThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosted a lively roundtable meeting in the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (22nd November), bringing together Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to discuss the future of policing and the role of the private sector in delivering essential services. Chaired by Aidan Burley MP, the discussion generated a lively debate that took into account the benefits and...

BSIA’s Technical Director Alex Carmichael and CEO, provided updates on the latest security standards CSL DualCom’s fourth annual Insurance and Senior Risk Surveyor Forum held at Business Partner, Vodafone’s HQ proved to be the busiest yet. Over 50 senior Insurers attended, representing 80% of the Insurance Industry. The event was a buzzing forum for debates on the latest Security Industry hot topics and developments. The board of speakers was strategically se...

 The BSIA has launched a free guide to assist the utilities sector in access control systems The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has just launched a free guide to assist the utilities sector in the use of access control systems. The guide explains how access control systems can better improve the protection of sites such as water, oil and nuclear plants as well as administrative or production offices within the sector. It also provides case studies to exemplify the work of BSIA...

  BSIA's Close Protection section is recommending that VIPs choose a company belonging to the AssociationWith less than nine months to go until the UK celebrates several high-profile events including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, time is fast running out for visiting VIPs and visiting dignitaries to secure Close Protection for their visit to the UK. As many thousands of individuals prepare for their arrival in London, the British Security...

Winter season is accompanied with an increase in opportunistic crime The clocks going back marks the start of the burglar's favourite time of the year - the winter season. Prolonged hours of darkness provide the perfect conditions for opportunistic crime. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK, therefore urges homeowners and businesses to stay safe this winter, by adopting simple and easy to implement precaut...