British Security Industry Association (BSIA) News

GJD is pleased to announce it is exhibiting at Security TWENTY 17 (ST17), Scotland on Tuesday 5th September 2017 at the central location of the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. GJD will demonstrate its expanded range of motion detectors, IP enabled sensors, lasers and LED illuminators. Live product demonstrations Visitors to the GJD stand will see live product demonstrations of the Laser-Watch: a long range IP connected laser surveillance sensor that detects objects and humans with great accuracy. The...

Will Murray, Marketing Director of leading lone worker protection provider, Send For Help group, has been elected to Chair the BSIA’s Lone Worker Section. The appointment means that the Group now occupies an unprecedented three spaces on the Section Committee, with each subsidiary brand receiving representation. Operations Director, Ricardo Pombo and IMC Operations Manager, Nick Shea will be attending future BSIA meetings on behalf of Peoplesafe and Skyguard respectively. Will Murray will...

The paper focuses on the price versus quality debate from the perspectives of both buyers and sellers A white paper commissioned by the British Security Industry Association has established the importance of making purchase decisions based on quality—rather than initial purchase price alone—for end users of security solutions. The paper, titled “The (Real) Price of Security Solutions – A white paper on the challenges of buying and selling high-quality...

IFSEC Southeast Asia provides vendors with the chance to meet with over 10,000 customers from over 51 countries IFSEC Southeast Asia thanks the BSIA team for their continued and invaluable support over the last 5 years. IFSEC South East Asia is a highly successful extension of the world leading IFSEC brand and provides UK security suppliers with a unique opportunity to meet with new and existing customers from the region. Appreciation of support Simon Mills (Group brand dire...

SaferCash offers couriers intelligence on any offences where Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) are active across force and regional boundaries Kings Security has been selected to manage and host the intelligence database for SaferCash, the intelligence sharing initiative aimed at reducing the number of attacks on cash-in-transit couriers, banking establishments and ATMs. This prestigious contract, effective as of February 2017, will see Kings take responsibility for the managemen...

Intersec 2017 to host a record international coverage of exhibitors for security, safety, and fire protection solutions European exhibitors are making their presence felt at a trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, with the UK, Germany, Italy, and France leading the way in boosting exports to the buoyant Middle East market. Intersec 2017 will feature more than 1,200 exhibitors from 52 countries when it opens from 22-24 January at the Dubai International Convent...

BS 7960:2016 was revised to accommodate changes in the legal requirements for door security staff British Standards Institution, the business standards company, has revised BS 7960 Door Supervision – Code of Practice. The updated standard gives recommendations for the organisation and management of companies providing door supervision services, whether contracted or in-house, to licenses premises or events. Fulfilling legal requirements BS 7960:2016 was revised to acco...

Intersec Saudi Arabia 2017 is expected to host more than 100 exhibitors, including 22 launch partners Saudi Arabia and the UAE are leading the upward trend for the fire safety systems market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as stringent government regulations fuel demand for the replacement of existing and outdated equipment. According to consultancy firm 6Wresearch, the GCC’s fire safety systems market was worth US $ 1.36 billion in 2015, with Saudi Arabia (US $...

Borders & Infrastructure show will take place between 20-22 June, 2017 as part of IFSEC 2017 Speaking on Wednesday night at an event at London’s historic Guildhall, IFSEC brand director Gerry Dunphy outlined the vision for the new ‘show within a show’ which will meet the need for Britain’s—and the World’s—response to the ever-increasing terror and security threat. Borders & Infrastructure, which will take place between 20-22 J...

Kings Security, based in Bradford, received two Security Personnel Awards at the BSIA Annual Luncheon A Yorkshire security company has won two important national awards at the recent British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Annual Luncheon. Highlighting the outstanding efforts of its security personnel, Kings Security, based in Bradford, received two Security Personnel Awards, with staff member Ian Hewitt receiving Best Newcomer for his role as security officer at Yorkshi...

The BSIA Chairman's Awards awards recognise the significant or lifelong contributions to the security industry Five individuals and teams have been presented with prestigious British Security Industry Association Chairman’s Awards to celebrate the significant contributions they have made to the ongoing success of the UK’s private security industry.Personally selected by the BSIA’s Chairman, Dirk Wilson, Managing Director at Sector Security Services, the award...

The award recognises John Davies contribution to promoting UK export initiatives within the security sector John Davies, Managing Director of integrated security manufacturer TDSi, has been awarded the 2016 Chairman's Award for Contribution to Exporting during the BSIA’s Annual Luncheon, which was held at the London Hilton, Park Lane. The award recognises his contribution to promoting UK export initiatives within the security sector, as Chairman of the BSIA Export Counci...

The awards recognise exceptional performances within the industry across five different categories The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is proud to announce the national winners of this year’s Annual Security Personnel Awards. Recognition of exceptional performances These esteemed awards are now in their eighteenth year and serve to acknowledge the commendable and limitless contributions that security personnel make to the industry – and the wider com...

IFSEC 2016 attracted 27,052 attendees, in line with the 2015 attendance IFSEC International 2016, organised by UBM EMEA, has announced another hugely successful year for Europe’s largest security event, hosted from the 21st – 23rd June at ExCeL London.Volume of visitors IFSEC once again delivered an exceptional industry experience, attracting 27,052 attendees, in line with the 2015 attendance. The event saw a huge day one and two at IFSEC, with exhibitors overwhel...

How will the UK's decision to leave the European Union affect security cooperation between its member countries and with European countries? 'Strength through unity' is the term being used by pro-European economists observing the fall-out from Brexit, but it's surely an even more pertinent phrase for the security sector and this is being underlined in the most unexpected quarters. Fifty-six percent of the referendum votes cast in Northern Ireland were for 'Remain' and even sta...

The BSIA’s constitution dictates that committee member elections are held on an annual basis via secret ballot Send For Help Group has been re-elected its two committee memberships of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Lone Workers Section; one for each of its subsidiary companies. Will Murray, Marketing Director, has been re-elected as representative for Guardian24, and Ben Hawkins, Incident Management Centre Manager, has been re-elected to represe...

The Annual Luncheon enables members from the industry to come together to celebrate the industry’s achievements of the past year The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is looking forward to recognising the industry’s finest talent at its upcoming Annual Luncheon, scheduled to take place on Tuesday 12th July 2016 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. The Annual Luncheon is the Association’s flagship event, enabling members and colleagues from across th...

The BSIA guide highlights the importance of lone worker safety and explains how lone worker devices are helping to keep employees safe The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a guide to lone worker services for the retail sector. The guide, aimed at employers and stakeholders in the retail sector, highlights the importance of lone worker safety and explains how lone worker devices are helping to keep employees safe. Importance of lone worker safety Mor...

BSIA promotes the importance of quality as a key consideration when procuring security products or services The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is looking forward to the security industry’s flagship event, IFSEC International. In just under two weeks’ time, some of the world’s leading security brands will converge on the show floor at London’s ExCeL for three days over the 21st - 23rd June. This will be the third year running that ExCeL...

Chris will present the BSIA’s annual Security Personnel Awards, Apprentice Installer and SaferCash CVIT Special Awards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has confirmed inspirational speaker and former British Army Officer, Chris Moon, as the keynote speaker at its flagship Annual Luncheon, which takes place on Tuesday 12th July 2016 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Chris Moon to present Security Personnel Awards Chris Moon is a former British Army Offic...

Exhibiting as part of UK Pavilion brings many benefits which help exhibitors to enjoy successful and profitable exhibition The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging UK companies to take advantage of the many benefits that exhibiting as part of the UK Pavilion at Intersec 2017 brings. As an Approved Trade Organisation for the security sector, the BSIA organises a number of UK Pavilions at the industry’s largest overseas events every year. As the reg...

The half-day event includes how access control can be successful in protecting owners from risk and liability Organised by the British Security Industry Association – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry – this free-to-attend event combines advice on the latest in controlling risks and liabilities with access control, along with useful technical information focused on best practice in system design and installation. Best practic...

BSIA Security Personnel Awards recognise achievements & contributions made by UK’s private security industry professionals The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is proud to announce the winners of its Regional Security Personnel Awards 2016. The Security Personnel Awards, which are now in their eighteenth year, serve to recognise the incredible achievements and long-term contributions made by professionals working within the UK’s private securi...

Presentation topics include design and installation best practices and how access control can protect owners from risk and liability A forthcoming seminar is set to provide companies across the Midlands with valuable expert information on the installation and usage of access control systems to protect business assets and reduce liability risks. Organised by the British Security Industry Association – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry &...

The BSIA works with show organisers to promote the UK Pavilion and the companies exhibiting within it The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging UK companies to take advantage of the many benefits that exhibiting as part of the UK Pavilion at IFSEC Southeast Asia brings. As an Approved Trade Organisation for the security sector, the BSIA organises a number of UK Pavilions at the industry’s largest overseas events every year. With little over six...

The conference will include engaging seminar presentations delivered by expert in the field on methods and regulations The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the date for the first Liverpool Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the 25th May 2016. This free to attend event will offer security companies an opportunity to showcase their products and will allow delegates to view the latest...

The event will provide data protection practitioners with an opportunity to hear presentations on a range of topical issues The British Security Industry Association’s Information Destruction section will be exhibiting at the upcoming Information Commissioner’s Office’s Annual Data Protection Practitioner Conference. The event, which will be held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on Monday 14th March, provides data protection practitioners wit...

BSIA Awards acknowledge achievements of apprentices involved in installation of alarms, CCTV, access control The British Security Industry Association has recently opened the 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards for nominations. These esteemed awards recognise the very best emerging talent from the electronic security industry. Acknowledging security apprentices Awarded by the BSIA, the Apprentice Installer Awards serve to acknowledge the achievements of second and third year ap...

The conference looks set to spark a lively debate on the issue of Controlling Risks and Liabilities with Access Control British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is inviting decision makers to a free event exploring Controlling Risks and Liabilities with Access Control. This event is being organised on behalf of the BSIA’s Access and Asset Protection section and will be held on Tuesday 12th April at Villa Park, Brimingham. The theme of this year's event is controllin...

Intersec has been a key fixture for many BSIA members who exhibit year-on-year Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have returned from Intersec reporting a successful exhibition for UK exhibitors. Expansion into the Middle East market The three day show – held at the Dubai World Trade Centre over the 17th – 19th January – is seen by many as the most important security exhibition in the Middle East region and it plays a pivotal role in...