British Security Industry Association (BSIA) News

IFSEC 2014 offered TDSi the opportunity to engage with more customers and partners Integrated security manufacturer TDSi attracted visitors with its powerful integrated security solutions and a new range of readers at the IFSEC International 2014 security show – resulting in higher numbers of visitors per day over previous years. The event, which made its debut at its new ExCel London venue this year, also offered TDSi the opportunity to engage with more customers and pa...

BSIA’s Export Council celebrated its 20th anniversary with security exporters from across the UK Security exporters from across the UK gathered together with key industry stakeholders at IFSEC International to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council. Established in 1994, the Export Council serves as a dedicated forum for relationships between the UK's security industry and overseas buyers to be founded and culti...

Paul will further develop the current EMEA and international markets outside of Poland, Russia and Italy Pyronix have recently released news of their newest appointment to their Board of Directors, Paul Ramsay, who has joined the company as an International Sales Director. This appointment will see Paul further develop the current EMEA and international markets outside of Poland, Russia and Italy - these three European markets are to be managed by Valeri Filianov. Paul w...

A total of 17 companies have now been contracted to deliver security and stewarding services at the event Police Scotland has recently announced details of the security suppliers selected to deliver a safe and secure Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer. Following a robust and competitive tendering process, which examined key factors including capability and value for money, a total of 17 companies have now been contracted to deliver security and stewarding services...

The UK security industry’s presence on the world stage also looks set to grow at this year's IFSEC With IFSEC International fast approaching, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) - the trade body representing the UK's private security industry - has revealed its activity plan for this year's exhibition and conference, which makes its London debut on 17th – 19th June. As the key event in the security industry’s calendar, IFSEC International provid...

The BSIA and the ACPO partner to develop industry standards and practices to reduce the number of false activations Police are now more likely than ever to respond to genuine alarm activations, thanks to a partnership approach between Police and the private security industry, which has resulted in a dramatic decrease in the number of false alarm activations. In the past two decades, the number of false alarm activations generated by security alarm systems has reduced dramatic...

TDSi will also be showcasing its latest integrated security products and services at the event Integrated security manufacturer TDSi, announces it will be taking part in three key presentations at IFSEC 2014, which is being held at its new venue at the ExCel London from 17th to 19th June 2014. The company will also be showcasing its latest integrated products and services and talking to visitors about how these can be incorporated into real-life projects, on Stand F1100, throu...

The revised version of the Code of Practice has also been harmonised with the Government’s CCTV Code of Practice An important Code of Practice for the CCTV sector has been revised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in order to reflect the very latest in surveillance camera installation standards. The Code of Practice, which relates to the planning, design, installation and operation of CCTV systems, was first published in the early 1990s and remains one...

CCTV manufacturers and installers will showcase the latest technological developments at the BSIA seminar A popular CCTV seminar and exhibition is set to arrive in Birmingham this summer, and will provide an opportunity for CCTV companies to reach out to delegates from a range of organisations including local businesses, civic authorities and the Police. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the event will take place at Edgbaston’s Tally Ho Conf...

The awards serve to recognise the hard work of high calibre professionals working within the security industry The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is proud to announce the regional winners of this year’s Annual Security Personnel Awards. The awards are now in their sixteenth year, and serve to recognise the hard work of high calibre professionals working within the security industry across five different categories: Best Team, Outstanding Act, Service t...

The survey aimed to gauge BSIA experiences of exporting to Russia Opportunities for UK security suppliers to expand into the Russian market are on the increase, with Russian buyers showing a growing appetite for British-made technology, according to members of the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council. HD CCTV and Video Content Analysis are among the technological innovations most popular in the Russian market, a survey of the UK security sector trade b...

 The Apprentice Installer Awards recognise emerging talent within the security sector Security companies are being encouraged to submit nominations for this year’s British Security Industry Association Apprentice Installer Awards ahead of the final deadline of Friday 11th April. Open to second and third year apprentice installers from across the security industry, the Apprentice Installer Awards recognise emerging talent within the sector and will be presented in a...

The guide provides basic details of the various bodies that are involved and impact the whole of the UK’s CCTV sector From British Standards to IEC, Cenelec to the Government’s new Code of Practice, the world of CCTV standards can be a complex one to navigate. For CCTV companies, understanding how this ever-changing standards landscape affects their business can be a daunting task. With this in mind, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has produce...

The seminar brought police together with manufacturers of the unique taggant technology Police from across the country were given the chance to get close to the latest technology used in fighting cash-in-transit crime at a new event organised by crime reduction partnership, Banknote Watch, last week. Attracting over 180 delegates from across 11 police forces, the seminar and exhibition brought police together with manufacturers of the unique taggant technology used to trace s...

Delegates were given the opportunity to attend a comprehensive seminar with a panel of expert speakers Police and security industry experts were on hand to provide valuable security advice to North-West based businesses last week, as the annual Manchester Security conference and exhibition returned to the city for the twentieth consecutive year. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Greater Manchester Police and the Manchester City...

The event aims to educate and inform local businesses from across the North West Manchester’s annual security event is set to celebrate its twentieth anniversary with a return to The Bridgewater Hall next week, with delegate places still available to book, free of charge. Organised by the British Security Industry Association – the trade association representing the UK’s private security industry – in partnership with Greater Manchester Police and Manc...

The BSIA has worked closely with the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Office over recent years The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Home Office’s appointment of Antony Porter QPM LLB as Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Announced last week following a stringent selection process, Mr. Porter’s three-year term will commence on 10th March 2014 when his predecessor, Andrew Rennison, completes his term of office. Currently serv...

Professor Martin Gill is expected to present on how offenders get around security measures at ASIS 2014 ASIS International, the world’s premier association for security professionals, has announced that Professor Martin Gill, Criminologist and Managing Director of Perpetuity Research & Consultancy International (UK) will be a keynote speaker at the ASIS 5th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition. ASIS Middle East 2014 will be held on 16-18 February 201...

Delegates set to attend the event include organisations, large retailers, police forces, and local authorities With the number of registered delegates for Manchester Security 2014 growing by the day, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging potential exhibitors to register for stand space urgently, with only five exhibition stands remaining. Delegates set to attend the event include high-profile organisations, large retailers and household names, as wel...

Several BSIA members have developed lone worker devices to connect employees quickly and discreetly with an emergency response system The importance of lone worker protection in the healthcare sector has been reinforced by the latest NHS security figures, which reveal a shocking 5.8% rise in physical assaults against health service staff in the past year. In figures collated from NHS Trusts across the UK, reported physical assaults against NHS staff in England for the year 20...

The event features expert speakers including Tony Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester Exhibition space is now available to book for Manchester’s leading security exhibition and conference, which continues to grow from strength to strength as the event celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with the Manchester City Centre Crime Prevention Panel and Greater Manchester...

Trevor Elliott, Director of Manpower and Membership Services at the BSIA, took part in the launch event Security companies in Scotland are raising the profile of security as a viable career choice for jobseekers in a new project launched recently. Launched via teleconference and involving over 100 participants from across Scotland, "Security Works: Scotland" is a joint project between the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and Jobcentre Plus, part of the Department...

The BSIA continues to play a pivotal role forging productive links between UK security companies and overseas buyers Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are planning to demonstrate their latest state-of-the-art security innovations to visitors at the forthcoming Intersec 2014 show in Dubai (January 19-21). This year the high profile exhibition is playing host to a multitude of BSIA member companies, with many concentrated on the BSIA-organ...

Skills for Security will deliver a number of accredited short courses in the GCC region throughout 2014 Skills for Security has announced the extension of its scope to the Middle East, with a new partnership set to deliver accredited security training in the region. SGW Consulting Group, a well-established and reputable training provider with existing consulting operations in the United Arab Emirates, has agreed a partnership with Skills for Security which will see the co...

Geoff's experience will be invaluable as SIA moves towards introduction of licensing for security businesses Geoff Zeidler has joined the Security Industry Authority as a non-executive Board member with private security industry experience. As a Board member Geoff will work closely with interim Chairman Bill Matthews and the other Board members to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the SIA and to ensure the SIA carries out its duties effectively and to the highe...

Scotland’s Minister of Energy, Enterprise and Tourism Fergus Ewing officially opened the event Delegates from all business backgrounds based in Scotland enjoyed a successful and informative conference and exhibition last week, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on 26th November 2013. Supported by Scottish Enterprise, the Scotland: Secure for Business event welcomed over 175 delegates, with 20 exhibitors on hand...

The BSIA's survey revealed that 62.3% of respondents said their company currently employs someone who is disabled Yesterday (3rd Dec) marked the annual International Day of Disabled People (IDDP), an awareness day which aims to promote the abilities of disabled people and strives for better inclusion of people with disabilities into communities across the world. Sponsored by the United Nations since 1992, this year’s campaign is focused on building ‘disability conf...

BSIA members will play an integral role in delivering solutions at the Commonwealth Games Security arrangements for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games have taken a major step forward, as the event’s organising committee announced a list of 19 security suppliers who have been invited to tender for a range of Games-specific security contracts. Among the 19 companies invited to tender are eight members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), whose proven trac...

BSIA organised the event with the support of Scottish Enterprise to help businesses expand into overseas markets An impressive speaker line-up has been announced for next week’s Wise Up to Exporting workshop, a free event aimed at helping Scottish businesses make the most of an increasingly global marketplace by reaching out to overseas clients. Taking place at 2:30pm on Tuesday 26th November at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, the event has been organised by the...

BSIA’s Export Council survey builds an accurate picture of emerging trends experienced by UK security exporters As the UK’s Export Week draws to a close, security exporters from the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council have revealed the increasingly important role that exporting plays in helping businesses continue to thrive against the continued backdrop of economic austerity. In an annual survey conducted by the British Security Industry...