National Security Inspectorate (NSI) News

The medal was presented to Europa by NSI Chief Executive, Jeff Little Europa has been recognised for its commitment to working to the highest security standards after being presented with a prestigious Guarding Gold medal by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). As a result, the Salford-based integrated services provider is now within the top 5% of UK companies operating under the scheme. The uniquely numbered medal was presented to Europa by NSI Chief Executive, Jeff Li...

IFSEC International demonstrates increased integration between the security and fire industries UBM Live, the organiser of IFSEC International, is excited to announce the start of its next chapter at ExCel, London in 2014. Following a phenomenal 40th year, IFSEC International will enter its next decade by relocating from NEC, Birmingham to ExCeL London in June 2014. IFSEC International 2013 took place from 13 – 16 May and proved to be a roaring success with 28,992 visit...

IFSEC International 2014 will see Security & Fire Installer Live, an annual installer programme, launch for the first time Following the announcement in February that IFSEC International and FIREX International will change location for 2014, the organisers of the event, UBM Live announced that all the major players will be making the move to London’s ExCeL from 17-19 June 2014. Over 75 leading brands from across the security and fire industry will be represented inc...

Emma Shaw is the southern region chairman of the Defence Industry Security Association (DISA) The Security Institute, the UK’s largest membership body for security professionals, has announced that Emma Shaw is its new chairman. Working alongside her fellow directors, she will take the organisation to the next stage of its development by ensuring that it continues to meet the needs of its growing membership. Shaw is the founder and managing director of Esoteric, a well...

IFSEC & FIREX Awards celebrateexcellence in product design, innovationand installation UBM Live - organiser of IFSEC International and FIREX International, the world’s leading annual security and fire events – has announced the shortlist for the IFSEC & FIREX Industry Awards 2013. Carefully drawn up from the wide number of entrants across the security and fire sectors, the following categories have been shortlisted: CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year, CCTV...

Manufacturers of PD6662 compliant products will give practical demonstrations of the products Leading organisations from across the security industry are to impart their shared expertise at a forthcoming series of seminars entitled PD6662: The Industry Debate, aimed at educating a wider audience about the implications of the PD6662 scheme relating to hold-up and intruder alarms. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be joined by the National Security Inspector...

The success of the project was announced at Security Excellence Awards by one of its co-founders Thanks to the Industry first initiative 100 in 100 Apprentices, 155 young people have been provided with a career in the Security Industry. The success of the project was announced at Security Excellence Awards by one of its co-founders Simon Banks. 100 in 100 was launched at IFSEC in May setting the Industry the challenge to place 100 Apprentices into work in as many days. Simon...

 SAMI selects NSI as the independent assessing body for their Maritime Security Accreditation ProgrammeThe Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI) has announced the selection of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) as the independent assessing body for their Maritime Security Accreditation Programme, delivering robust verification and certification for companies providing security to merchant ships, offshore installations and port facilities worldwide.SAMI, an internationa...

 Unipart's Monitoring and Response Centre was officially opened by Jeff Little OBE, Chief Executive, NSIUnipart Security Solutions Ltd, new Monitoring and Response Centre in Oxford was officially opened by Jeff Little OBE, Chief Executive of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) at a ceremony which took place on 1st March, 2011."Today is a visible declaration that Unipart Security has set the highest standards of operation," said Jeff Little. "Early discussions with the NS...

 David Walsh, Salford Council's Operational Services Manager received the AwardThe Government Business Awards recognise local authorities and central government departments that have demonstrated sound business judgement  in a range of disciplines including outsourcing, environmental innovation, safety and, security.The ‘Public Sector Security Award' is given to the Local Authority or Central Government project that gives due consideration to security in the enhancement of the sa...

The Security Alliance will now hold discussions with the Government and the SIAThe Government's announcement on 14 October that there will be a phased transition to a new regulatory system was given a cautious welcome by the Security Alliance on 15 October. Since then, the stakeholders in industry who formed that Alliance have met and agreed that they will act in a transparent and consensual way to reflect the security industry's views as a single voice and will work with central and devolved go...

ADT has been using an Environmental Management System written around the ISO-14001 standard for many yearsADT, Europe's leading provider of electronic fire and security solutions, announced that it is the first NSI (National Security Inspectorate) NACOSS Gold Company in the UK to be certified by the NSI with the internationally recognised ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard. Following formal third-party assessments during a week of auditing, ADT has achieved recognition for i...

Andrew's retirement will mark a sad day for the security industry as a wholeThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has reacted with sadness to the announcement of Andrew White's imminent departure from the NSI. James Kelly, BSIA Chief Executive, comments: "Andrew's retirement will mark a sad day for the security industry as a whole. Throughout his four-year tenure at NSI, he has worked tirelessly to restore key relationships with Government and industry stakeholders, and has succe...

The three major security industry bodies aim to create a standard  for guarding service provisionHard on the heels of the launch of the Contract Quality Marque comes the news that the three major private security industry bodies - the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) and Skills for Security - have announced another important initiative aimed at creating a high-level operational standard for companies wishing to demonstrate a signifi...

The number of unoccupied premises has increased, yet many owners are leaving themselves open to the risk of arson, criminal damage and even prosecution, according to the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). As the recession bites and the number of empty buildings inevitably increases, so does the liability of those responsible for these premises if effective measures are not taken to keep them safe and secure. Should an injury or fatality occur in an unused building, those responsible are...