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Security industry celebrated at the British Security Awards 2023

The BSIA’s flagship event, the British Security Awards, returned to the live stage to recognise security officers and businesses working to keep people, property and places professionally protected during the last 18 months. British Security Awards In its 26th year, held in 2023 at the sold-out Grand Connaught Rooms, the industry celebrated security excellence with 18 awards presented to security officers and businesses in front of clients and leading industry stakeholders. The show als...

Shepherd Communication uses synthetic forensic technology to identify crime at Truman Jewelers

Shepherd Communication & Security, a provider of advanced technology solutions for electronic and specialty security systems, and CSI Protect, the exclusive U.S. distributor of SelectaDNA forensic marking technology, announces the first successful use of synthetic forensic technology as a crime-fighting tool in the Northeastern United States. Deploying innovative SelectaDNA technology, synthetic DNA evidence was captured following a larceny at Truman Jewelers in Albany. In that incident, a...

SelectaDNA installs forensic based intruder spray system at Richard Mille to identify criminals

The first forensic science-based crime prevention system in New York State was installed at luxury Swiss watch manufacturer, Richard Mille. It is the fourth system to be deployed in the United States. The technology, the Intruder Spray System from SelectaDNA, utilises forensic science to reduce burglary, robbery and high-value theft by a documented range of 40 to 86 percent. The cutting-edge technology was installed at the world-renowned watch brand’s architecturally stunning flagship bou...

BSIA elects new section chairmen following Annual General Meeting

Each chairman guides their section at quarterly meetings and throughout term to improve private security sector on the whole Following its Annual General Meeting which took place on Wednesday 15th July 2015, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has elected chairmen and vice chairmen to serve its sections of membership. “The BSIA is very proud of its membership community, and the great contributions that they make to the private security industry. The develop...

BSIA announces exhibitor list of its annual South East Business Crime Conference

A range of exhibitors will be on hand to showcase the latest security solutions to delegates With just over a week to go until the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosts its annual South East Business Crime Conference, the Association has announced details of the exhibitors set to demonstrate the very latest in security solutions first-hand to delegates at the show. The half day conference, taking place in the heart of Westminster on Thursday 27th November will ad...

British Security Industry Association members to showcase a range of products at Security Essen 2010

BSIA members will showcase a range of products including access control systems at Security Essen 2010Members 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 Security Essen exhibition, which takes place from 5 - 8 October. 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 forg...

Security industry's ‘Meet the Buyers' event a resounding success, reports BSIA

The event offers a chance for companies to showcase products and services to overseas security buyersThis year's well-attended Meet the Buyers event held at IFSEC 2010 was a great success securing a record number of meetings between UK companies and overseas buyers, says the British Security Industry Association (BSIA).The event is organised by the BSIA in partnership with UK Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO) and International Trade Promotion Centre and has been r...

Banknote Watch teaches UK police to watch out for stolen banknotes to enhance security

Attendees were treated to five excellent presentations from experts in biometrics and security industryBanknote Watch, in association with West Mercia Police, organised a successful seminar for police forces from the Midlands and surrounding areas to learn about how stolen banknotes can be identified and traced back to a scene of crime.Fifty representatives from 15 forces attended the Unique Taggants Information seminar, which took place on 18th March at the West Mercia Police Headquarters. Uniq...

BSIA to attend Intersec Dubai, the international security exhibition, for the twelfth year

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010For the twelfth year running the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be facilitating a visit of 50 UK companies to Intersec Dubai 2010 - the international meeting platform for security, safety and fire protection companies.The exhibition plays a major role in reflecting the security industry worldwide and will be an excellent opportunity for UK companies to showcase th...

SelectaDNA technology supports the regeneration of a Middlesbrough housing estate

A regeneration scheme and a new theft deterrent programme using DNA will transform a housing estate in Grangetown, Middlesbrough.The housing association, Coast & Country Housing, is upgrading Grangetown North  to a more modern, community through the improvement and rennovation of over 340 properties. The association has also purchased hundreds of Selectamark's SelectaDNA forensic marking kits for use as part of a ‘clean up' operation on the estate. The scheme is being supported by...

MPs take secure route on all party bike ride

Bikes belonging to MPs and Peers were visibly marked with a permanent security marking before they set off on this year's All Party Parliamentary Bike Ride.As politicians and Lords gathered recently on College Green, in front of the Houses of Parliament, a total of 85 bikes were marked by security company Selectamark.  All of the bikes belonged to parliamentary employees who use their bikes to cycle to work, including Lords, MPs and even House of Commons catering staff. T...

Beaulieu protects cars in new security drive

Cars at one of Britain's most prestigious motor museums are being protected with a breakthrough security product which contains DNA.The collection at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, worth in the region of 50 million pounds, is being painted with a glue which contains segments of unique genetic code, as part of their ongoing security.The museum, in the heart of the New Forest in Hampshire, recently launched the innovative new marking scheme.  Now the museum's team of technicia...

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