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STANLEY partners with WWP Warriors to Work programme and Bradley-Morris, Inc. to employ former U.S. service members STANLEY Security, a leading global manufacturer and integrator of comprehensive security solutions for a wide range of industries, announces the launch of a nationwide veteran recruiting programme by entering into partnerships with the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Warriors to Work® veteran employment program and Bradley-Morris, Inc., the largest militar...

BSIA was instrumental in development of standard and several VPP section members contributed their expertise The British Security Industry Association’s Vacant Property Protection section has welcomed the publication of British Standard BS 8584: 2015 Vacant Property Protection Services – Code of Practice. The BSIA was instrumental in the development of the standard and several members of its Vacant Property Protection (VPP) Section contributed their expertise throu...

This half-day meeting will provide an overview of the current use of biometrics as a part of border control The European Association for Biometrics to host an exclusive workshop on “Biometrics for Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society” at SMi Group’s 9th annual Border Security Conference. The highly anticipated workshop on ‘Biometrics For Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society’ will be taking place...

Peter will be invaluable in improving the company's legal and regional representation in the Americas The Executive Committee of BORDERPOL is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Vincent as the BORDERPOL Director Counsellor for International Policy. Thomas Tass, Director General of BORDERPOL said “We are delighted to have Peter on board as he brings a wealth of experience to the organisation and will be invaluable in improving our legal and regional represen...

Magenta Security was chosen due to its environmental credentials, CSR policies and dedication to security licensing Magenta Security has once again won the security contract for The Royal Parks, extending the successful relationship and retaining the high quality services the leading security provider offers. The leading security services company was first awarded the contract to provide guarding solutions to the Parks by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in...

The training course focuses on operational readiness and on safety in particular U.S. Security Associates (USA) has released three new training courses in response to the rising use of Segways and T3s for security patrols. As one of America’s largest security companies, USA provides security at many locations with Segway or T3 patrollers, from corporate and educational campuses to retail and entertainment venues to municipal districts and complexes. USA’s new secur...

U.S. Security Associates planned several events for clients and associates and introduced new USA executives In just a few days, security professionals from around the world are converging on Anaheim, California for the ASIS International 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2015). U.S. Security Associates (USA), a national security company headquartered in the Atlanta area, is exhibiting at the show and hosting clients and prospects at specially planned events throughout th...

National Security Officer Appreciation week recognises security officers' contributions to our daily lives AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to honour all security officers with the industry's first National Security Officer Appreciation Week. The inaugural National Security Officer Appreciation Week will be held the week of September 20, 2015. Subsequent National Security Officer Appreciation Weeks w...

The move sees two more companies move towards the integrated facilities management model CE Facilities Services has announced further expansion with the purchase of the UK division of Octavian Security. The move sees two more companies move towards the integrated Facilities Management model, which is becoming ever more popular with UK businesses. The deal sees CE Facilities Services purchase Octavian Security UK only, with the next phase seeing Octavian Security UK absorbed i...

Daniel McClendon won the coveted Employee of the Year Award which was presented by Elizabeth France of the SIA Ward Security has announced its top performing employees of the year at its annual Employee Awards Ceremony. From its 640 strong team, Ward Security presented nine employees with a PRIDE Award in recognition of their commitment, loyalty and for outstanding achievements during their employment in 2014. Employee of the Year Each award represents a PRIDE core value of...

Ward supplied a team of 16 operatives when the Queen opened The Wing visitor centre at the National Memorial to the few Ward Security has provided 20 officers to help ensure security at a memorial day to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place at the National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne in Kent. At the event, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, patron of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, took the royal salute. The event was also attended...

Skillweb has launched a support and messaging app which enables security businesses to better communicate and engage with their remotely-based staff, while at the same time streamline administrative and control room procedures. MySmartTask is a downloadable app, suitable for the workforce’s personal smartphones, which enables security officers to quickly view their latest rosters and confirm availability for work shifts, dramatically reducing the number of calls required to finalise schedu...

Steve’s appointment comes just as the company announces its first international contract, guarding Pacific port of Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico London-based security firm, Abbey Grey Security Group has appointed businessman and former Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party Steve Norris as Chairman. Founded by CEO Derek Horne and Operations Director Frank Filmer, Abbey Grey Security Group is one of Europe’s leading surveillance, fraud investigation and specialist sec...

AlliedBarton will host the seminar on Wednesday, August 26, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the South Terraces AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will host a seminar on the Components of a Comprehensive Workplace Violence Preparedness Program on Wednesday, August 26, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. in the South Terraces located at 115 Perimeter Center Place, Atlanta. Understanding violent minds Paul Merritt, co-founder of Fortr...

According to Lorraine Thomas, MD, Metzger, the BSIA membership enables to keep abreast of private security industry developments Leading talent management and business search consultancy Metzger has joined the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) as an associate member. The move confirms Metzger’s increasing engagement with the private security industry and its commitment to providing the highest of standards to its clients. Metzger provides a full range of tale...

The awards serve to recognise significant or lifelong contributions in five different categories Five individuals and teams have been presented with prestigious British Security Industry Association Chairman’s Awards to celebrate outstanding contributions they have made to the ongoing success of the UK’s private security industry. Personally selected by the BSIA’s Chairman, Pauline Norstrom, Chief Operating Officer at Dedicated Micros and AD Group, the award...

The awards serve to recognise who represented the commitment of security companies Young apprentices Robbie Jackson and Christopher Hunt were recently presented with prestigious Apprentice Installer Awards by the British Security Industry Association  (BSIA). The apprentices were selected as award winners in recognition of their academic and practical success in the field of electronic security installations. Recognised the achievements of level two and level three...

Evidence also detailed PaS Initiative, an approach to improve collaboration between businesses, private security industry & Met police The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has submitted written evidence to the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee in advance of its first evidence session of the new Parliament. The Committee held a session on the financial sustainability of police forces in England and Wales earlier this week in the Houses of Parliament. As p...

Wendel will make an equity investment of approximately $670 million, for a c. 96% ownership in the company Wendel (MF.FP), a global investment firm, recently announced that it has agreed to acquire AlliedBarton Security Services, one of the largest security officer services companies in the United States, from funds managed by Blackstone, one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers, for approximately $1.67 billion or. c. 11.6x FCF1 for the twelve months ended M...

The furniture used for the exhibit booth will be donated to U.S.VETS, non-profit provider of comprehensive services AlliedBarton Security Services, www.AlliedBarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained commercial real estate security personnel, will create a sustainable trade show exhibit at the 2015 Every Building Conference & Expo, presented by BOMA International and Buildings Magazine. The furniture used for the exhibit booth will be donated to U.S.VET...

NSI robustly assessed facilities and procedures of Sodexo’s national control room against relevant industry standards Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, with over 420,000 employees, has gained further recognition of its commitment to employee safety and security, by seeking independent certification of its control room services by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). As the UK’s premier certification body for the security and fire sectors, NS...

This selection exemplifies Paul's commitment to investing in the future of the community AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of security personnel, announces that the Inner Harbour Project has selected Paul Stab, Vice President Business Development and Sales Effectiveness, as a board member. The Inner Harbor Project, a local youth advocacy group, serves as an agent of social change for local teenagers who are leaders among their peers. The Project...

The Police and Security Community Network, an online hub for information sharing will also be on display at the BSIA stand The Police and Security Group Initiative (PaS) is recently published the conclusions from its consultation conducted earlier this year. The consultation’s aims were to identify the Capabilities of the Private Security Industry that would be interested in working better with the Metropolitan Police; the effectiveness of existing structures; and the ke...

Magenta Security MD Abbey Petkar believes it will be many more months before the legislation is bought into force A leading Hounslow based security provider has expressed its disappointment over the lack of progression with the introduction of the SIA Business Licences. Particularly its absence from the Queen’s Speech. Abbey Petkar, Managing Director of Magenta Security Services, believes it will be many more months before the legislation is bought into force due to the...

Clarence Hyman won the award for ‘Best Newcomer’ in the London round of judging A local Security Officer from Middlesex has been awarded a prestigious British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel award for ‘Best Newcomer’ in the London round of judging. Strong drive to learn more about security industry Clarence Hyman, 35, has been working for specialist security provider, Corps Security, on a major contract for well over a...

Octavian Security has also won IBBF International Business of the Year Award and Outstanding Business of the Year at IAB Awards Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has been named Business of the Year at the 2015 British Indian Awards for the second year running. Recognising achievements in Britain’s Indian communities, Nottingham-based Octavian beat competition from six other finalists to receive the accolade. Octavian achieved a turnover of £13.5...

Company offers security solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients Trigion Security – the specialist security solution arm of Facilicom UK and one of the fastest growing security companies in the south of England, is looking to expand its reach across the entire country over the next three years – offering innovative security solutions to a wide range of public and private sector clients. With an NSI Gold Guarding solution accreditation and...

ITV's team from Wilson James consists of four team leaders and twenty one security officers A team of security officers have emerged victorious in the regional judging rounds of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards, winning the accolade for Best Team. The ITV team from security company Wilson James consists of four team leaders and twenty one security officers. The team comprises a diverse workforce in terms of experience, ranging fro...

David will help to establish CSSC within the community & oversee the implementation of the initiative The Cross-Sector Safety and Security Communications (CSSC) initiative – a partnership between law enforcement agencies, local and national government organisations and private sector businesses that operates under charitable status - is pleased to announce the appointment of David Ward, Managing Director of Ward Security to the position of Chair of the Southern r...

Technology aids public security agents to attain communication via optimised network Hytera, a world leading solution provider of professional mobile radio communications, has officially launched its new unified communication platform for the public security sector at INTERPOL World 2015 this week. This new technology, known as Hytera SmartOne, was developed exclusively by Hytera and enables public security professionals to achieve seamless communication through optimised...