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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...

BSIA reinforces importance of continued partnership leading to success of neighbourhood policing The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) – the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry – has called for increased partnership work between the police and the private security industry in response to Labour’s pledge to guarantee neighbourhood policing in every area.  The private sector has a significant role to play in ass...

MoU to serve as a foundation for developing staff in areas of security both on local & international levels The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubai Police Academy about cooperation with and support for the International Centre for Security and Safety (ICSS) which is part of the Academy. Major General Dr Mohammad Ahmed Bin Fahad, the Dubai Police Assistant Commander for Academic Affairs & Tr...

AlliedBarton has also been named in Leadership 500 in 2011 and 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named to the Leadership 500 by Leadership Excellence magazine. The Leadership 500 are considered by Leadership Excellence magazine as the organisations with the best leadership development programs. "Leadership is an essential part of our culture, and our commitment to employee growth and development...

Martin’s focus is to grow Pilgrims footprint throughout the country and manage operations to ensure the highest quality of service delivery Global security and risk management specialist Pilgrims Group Limited  has announced its first Country Director for Algeria, confirming its commitment to develop the company’s portfolio of services for businesses working in the region. Martin Fuller has been appointed to the role and brings with him a wealth of experi...

The award recognises an alumni who has made a great impact in the community while achieving their personal goals AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of industry personnel, announces that Winning Futures has selected Jason Gordon, AlliedBarton Business Development Manager, as the inaugural recipient of the Sam Cupp Alumni Community Service Award. Winning Futures is an award-winning non-profit in metro Detroit that empowers middle and high scho...

Caress Kennedy will work with fellow industry executives to help deliver a comprehensive security education for students AlliedBarton Security Services, www.AlliedBarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces that Caress Kennedy, Vice President/General Manager, has been appointed to the newly created Homeland Security Academic Program Advisory Board, College of Professional Studies at St. John's University. "The primary objective...

Cooperation with local communities, maritime security, latest technology will be some of the topics covered at the Forum Senior level Security Representatives will gather at the East Africa Energy Infrastructure Security 2015 Forum on 4-5 February to discuss the most pressing security concerns affecting the sector in Africa’s Eastern region. Cooperation with local communities, security of teams and assets, pipeline sabotage prevention, terrorism, maritime security and la...

Retail, airports and government security contracts are the main growth segments in the security guarding market Apex Insight’s latest report on the UK security guarding services market finds it is approaching £5bn in size, having grown in recent years despite the hesitant economy. Retail, airports and government security contracts are the main growth segments in the market. The development and rate of growth of the industry is being affected by series of important...

The expansion is expected to create wider global opportunities for Octavian and build relations with Africa’s most prominent businesses Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has kicked off its ambitious 2015 growth plans by launching a new South African office. The move now sees Octavian hold a presence in three continents across the globe. As a growing economy with unique security requirements, South Africa is a key market for Octavian, with the expansio...

AlliedBarton was recently honoured as a U.S. Veterans Magazine Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly company AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces its partnership and pledge to the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs that 10% of all new employees hired in Los Angeles will be military veterans. "I'm proud to announce that AlliedBarton is fully committed to ensuring that at least 10% of all new employees h...

Mike Smidt will join the Executive Board for 2015 and 2016 as the Board Secretary AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces the election of Mike Smidt, Vice President/General Manager, to the Executive Board of the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates (CALSAGA). He will join the Executive Board for 2015 and 2016 as the Board Secretary. CALSAGA, is the only industry asso...

Mr Brady will be responsible for the manpower operations across the UK and Europe Gordon Brady has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at The Shield Group, the UK’s largest independent total security solutions provider . Mr Brady, who joined the firm in 2012 as a Managing Director of National Accounts, has more than 23 years’ security industry experience. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr Brady will be responsible for The Shield Group’s manpower operation...

Richard brings to Regent comprehensive expertise within the security sector Regent Samsic fields a range of services including manned guarding, systems, mobile patrols, key holding and event officers. Richard Webster, appointed as Commercial Manager - Security, brings to the company a comprehensive expertise within the security sector attained at a senior sales level with other service providers including United Guarding, Corps Security, and Chubb, developing business across...

Catherine will oversee the company's acquisition, retention and growth of client relationships AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces the appointment of Catherine King as Senior Vice President, Client Experience. King previously served as Vice President/General Manager for AlliedBarton's North Central region. "Catherine has a unique blend of security, sales and staffing experience which is a valuable res...

The awards provide a platform to showcase excellence and outstanding performances displayed by BSIA member companies’ employees The hard work and achievements of 15 outstanding security professionals have been recognised in the national round of this year’s British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards, which were presented recently (16th July) at the Association’s exclusive annual lunch held at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Her Rt...

The agreement provides for graduates from QICSS security related courses to be automatically enrolled as individual members with IPSA for 12 months On 25th June 2014 the International Professional Security Association (IPSA) signed a historic agreement in Doha, Qatar with the Qatar International Centre for Safety and Security (QICSS). The agreement provides for graduates from QICSS security related courses to be automatically enrolled as individual members with IPSA for 12 mon...

Nick was presented with a Special Award for Outstanding Service during BSIA’s Annual Luncheon A security guard has been presented with a prestigious award from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) for his immense bravery following an incident where he was attacked on shift while on duty as a cash-in-transit courier. Nick Lyons has been working as part of a cash-in-transit crew for security company, Loomis, for a number of years. In Spring of 2013, Nick f...

BSIA's chairman Pauline Norstrom selected winners from various cateogries Newly-elected Chairman of the British Security Industry Association, Pauline Norstrom, has personally recognised the significant contributions made by five individuals and organisations to the ongoing success of the UK’s private security industry. Presenting the annual Chairman’s Awards for the first time at the Association’s Annual Luncheon at the London Hilton on Park Lane o...

Orbis’ new white paper is aimed at property owners and those with interest in property guardianship Property guardians, individuals acting as house-sitters for inhabitable empty properties, provide a cost-effective security solution for landlords concerned about the security of empty commercial or social housing properties. They also deliver a valuable contribution towards society. Without the guardianship option, the Government would have to find homes for the 4,000 peo...

The acquisition signals a shift in VPS’s centre of gravity from the UK to Europe The Vacant property management experts Orbis’ CEO, Guy Other, responded to the acquisition of VPS. On 25 June 2014 PAI Partners SAS, one of France’s largest private equity firms, announced that it had agreed to buy the UK and European operations of vacant property management firm VPS Holdings from TDR Capital, another private equity firm. TDR Capital, which acquired VPS in 2010,...

This initiative will benefit the Community Food & Outreach Center of Central Florida AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel which employs over 65,000 security professionals nationwide, will create a sustainable trade show display at the 2014 Every Building Conference & Expo, presented by BOMA International and Buildings magazine. This initiative will benefit the Community Food & Outreach Center of...

SOCMA will keep AlliedBarton up-to-date on the latest issues and best practices for the industry AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces its membership to the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates, (SOCMA) the leading international trade association representing the batch, custom and specialty chemical market. The Washington-based SOCMA supports chemical manufacturers with commercial and networ...