SIA chairs discussion on way forward for new regulatory regime

The SIA has been asked by ministers to work with the private security industry and key stakeholders to lead the phased transition to the new regulatory regime announced by Government....More on this

Security guard brothers guilty of working without SIA licences

Two brothers pleaded guilty to working as security guards without holding the required Security Industry Authority licence. George Michael Hannah, 57, of Alcock Avenue, Mansfield and Kevin Hannah, 52 of Shirland Drive, Mansfield, were each fined £150 and ordered to pay £100 towards costs during the hearing at Chesterfield Magistrates Court in Derbyshire on Wednesday...
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Security guarding – a new form of policing?

Forthcoming cuts in police budgets suggest an increasingly important role for security guarding services but the industry is already playing a hugely important role, reports Amanda Beesley of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). Crime has increased out of all proportion to police numbers since at least the 1950s...
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CONNEXION2 EXPANDS IDENTICOM MOBILE RANGE WITH NEW APP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE

Fast on the heels of the successful launch of its Identicom mobile for Blackberry® smartphones, Connexion2, manufacturer of the multi-award winning Identicom lone worker device (LWD), has launched a new version of Identicom mobile for use with Windows Mobile smartphones...
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Romad responds to call for help from Cancer Research UK

Romad has donated one of its lone worker protection devices to Cancer Research UK in order to provide peace of mind for the volunteers working at the charity’s Cardiff shop. A rise in thefts at the shop near Cardiff Central train station led to Shop Manager Samantha Griffiths appealing for security solutions.“It’s sad that we should have to worry about this kind of crime. Our supporters go out of their way to donate to us to make a difference towards our life-saving work...
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IPSA to provide Quality Assurance for NTIPDU courses

The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) and the National Training Inspectorate for Professional Dog Users (NTIPDU).have formed an alliance to provide Quality Assurance and certification for selected specialist courses designed by the NTIPDU. NTIPDU, which has been supporting the security dog industry since 2002, has discovered a reluctance from existing awarding bodies to accredit and certify courses which involve assessing the security dog with its handler...
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InfoGuard offer cost effective encryption for critical networks

New products address security and latency concerns for the aggregation of low bandwidth SONET/SDH networks. InfoGuard AG, the Swiss expert in high-performance encryption solutions, has expanded its range of SONET/SDH Encryption’s with new products to offer a cost effective option for lower bandwidth legacy networks to allow organisations to securely aggregate circuits onto modern Dark Fibre, DWDM and CWDM networks.
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IPSA to provide Quality Assurance for NTIPDU courses

The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) and the National Training Inspectorate for Professional Dog Users (NTIPDU).have formed an alliance to provide Quality Assurance and certification for selected specialist courses designed by the NTIPDU. NTIPDU, which has been supporting the security dog industry since 2002, has discovered a reluctance from existing awarding bodies to accredit and certify courses which involve assessing the security dog with its handler...
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Romad responds to call for help from Cancer Research UK

Romad has donated one of its lone worker protection devices to Cancer Research UK in order to provide peace of mind for the volunteers working at the charity’s Cardiff shop. A rise in thefts at the shop near Cardiff Central train station led to Shop Manager Samantha Griffiths appealing for security solutions.“It’s sad that we should have to worry about this kind of crime. Our supporters go out of their way to donate to us to make a difference towards our life-saving work...
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Romad deliver a service for York Minster

Established in 627AD, York Minster is the largest Gothic Cathedral in northern Europe. Many thousands of visitors make their way to the Minster every year either to attend one of the three daily services or to enjoy the extremely impressive architecture, as well as learn about its fascinating history. One of the interesting things about York Minster is that it has its own Police Force ...
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HILTI TARGETS THE CHANGING RISK TO RETAIL STAFF WITH CONNEXION2’s IDENTICOM LONE WORKER DEVICE.

Many companies associate lone workers as employees who work away from their base, but leading tool manufacturer, Hilti, realised that lone workers can be equally vulnerable when working alone in a retail environment although the company has ‘under the counter’ panic buttons...
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Romad responds to call for help from Cancer Research UK

Romad has donated one of its lone worker protection devices to Cancer Research UK in order to provide peace of mind for the volunteers working at the charity’s Cardiff shop. A rise in thefts at the shop near Cardiff Central train station led to Shop Manager Samantha Griffiths appealing for security solutions.“It’s sad that we should have to worry about this kind of crime. Our supporters go out of their way to donate to us to make a difference towards our life-saving work...
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SKYGUARD Score a Notable First for Lone Worker Protection

With the award of NSI ARC Gold Approval to its Incident Management Centre (IMC) for Lone Worker monitoring, Skyguard has become the first company to offer an end-to-end service which includes all elements of BS 8484:2009, the new and demanding Code of Practice for the Provision of Lone Worker Device Services...
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CNL Enters Partnership with SHIELD Safety and Security in the Middle East  

CNL, a world leader in developing Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, announces it has formed a strategic partnership with SHIELD Safety and Security, the Military and Police Supply Division of Bin Salem Holdings. SHIELD is dedicated but not limited on serving the needs of Government Security and Industrial Corporations within the Middle East Region.
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BSIA welcomes GMB’s move towards better welfare for security officers

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has offered its support to the GMB trade union following the announcement of the union’s new charter, aimed at improving employee welfare and safety for security officers. The new charter, which was officially launched yesterday (March 1 st), will improve conditions for security officers through better sick pay schemes...
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BSIA welcomes Sabrewatch convictions

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the recent convictions of security company Sabrewatch who have been found guilty of supplying unlicensed security operatives to customers. Sabrewatch, based in East Grinstead, provided security for high street retailers including Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Harvey Nichols, GAP and Cadbury Schweppes. The firm had been supplying unlicensed security operatives to customers despite being well aware that the law states security personnel must be licensed....
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VSG Enjoys a Capital Year of Success!

As VSG’s City of London office celebrates its first birthday, the company – which is now the UK’s fourth largest provider of security services – reports that its strong London presence has helped it to generate new business worth in excess of £15 million from clients in the Capital over the last year. Among the prestigious London-based organisations that have recently awarded VSG multi-million pound contracts are Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BNY Mellon...
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BSIA welcomes GMB’s move towards better welfare for security officers

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has offered its support to the GMB trade union following the announcement of the union’s new charter, aimed at improving employee welfare and safety for security officers. The new charter, which was officially launched yesterday (March 1 st), will improve conditions for security officers through better sick pay schemes...
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BSIA defends the use of full-body scanners in UK airports

In light of the full-body scanners recently hitting the headlines again, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is highlighting the importance of safety over sensationalism. Just last week claims were made from Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan that on a recent trip through Heathrow Airport his scanned image was printed out and shared among staff. Following this incident, we have heard warnings from the Equality and Human Rights Commission that body scanners may be illegal because they could breach passengers' rights to privacy.
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ARINC EMEA offers AIM solution to protect Nuclear Power Stations

ARINC EMEA is offering its AIM Integrated Physical Security offering to protect nuclear power stations at the Nuclear New Build Conference, London, from 2-3 March.   ARINC EMEA’s offering is centred on its Advanced Information Management (AIM) solution, a flexible command and control integration platform that currently protects over 60% of US nuclear power stations as well as the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve.  
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SOLOPROTECT Provides Unite with a Total Solution Lone Worker Package

UNITE, the UK’s leading developer and manager of student accommodation, is introducing SoloProtect a best breed lone worker protection service from Connexion2, to its operations workforce. SoloProtect is supplying UNITE with 154 Identicom Ò lone worker devices in addition to providing security management and training services.
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BSIA welcomes 'top-up training' for door supervisors

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's consultation paper on the proposed introduction of additional training for door supervisors. Launched in December 2009, the consultation aims to make new skills in physical intervention, first aid, dealing with young people and awareness of the threat of terrorism, a basic requirement for all door supervisors either renewing an existing licence or new entrants to the industry who are applying for one for the first time.
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CONNEXION2 Offers a Traking Option with Launch of IDENTICOM T-Series of IDENTICOM T-Series

Connexion2, manufacturer of the multi-award winning Identicom lone worker device, has responded to customer demand for the ability to track vulnerable workers by launching the Identicom T-Series. The T-Series has been specifically devised for companies requiring additional support in safeguarding vulnerable workers by enabling them to erect a Geo-fence or “safety zone” around a predetermined area and receiving alerts if their lone worker travels outside the predefined invisible boundary.
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Door supervision sector supports schemes to combat underage drinking during the festive season

As licensed premises and the retail sector renew their efforts to combat underage drinking, the British Security Industry Association's Leisure Industry Security Section, which represents door supervision companies, is lending its support to the nationwide Challenge 21 and Challenge 25 schemes.
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Disaster Victim Identification group signs up to G4S Global Intelligence Service  

G4S Risk Management, the leading global provider of risk mitigation and secure support services, is pleased to announce that United Kingdom Disaster Victim Identification (UK DVI) has signed up to its Global Intelligence System (GIS), an online information portal designed to provide subscribers with up-to-the minute geopolitical intelligence on individual country threats and hazards worldwide.
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CONNEXION2 WINS THE SECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR SECURITY PARTNERING INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

 It was celebrations all the way for South Yorkshire based Connexion2, the developer and manufacturer of the highly acclaimed Identicom Ô , lone worker protection device after winning the coveted ‘Security Partnering Initiative of the Year’ award in the 2009 Security Excellence Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London on Thursday, 22 nd October.
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New course developed due to demand from trainers

Skills for Security is pleased to announce the accreditation of a new Security Manager (Head Door Supervision) Course for trainers, developed by Rutherford Training Group.This course has been created for trainers who wish to deliver Rutherford’s Level 3 Security Management (Head Door Supervision) to delegates. The four day programme consists of three key phases; a distance learning phase, a two day course where delegates gain the Level 3 Head Door Supervision award
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OVER-C TO LAUNCH FREE HOSTED NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE

On Thursday 20 th August, a glittering event held in London’s prestigious Altitude 360 in Millbank Tower was attended by the industry’s key representatives in anticipation of being the first to hear exclusive pre-launch information from Over-C and about the future of NFC.
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Bring us your evidence on in-house says BSIA

With the debate on the regulation of the in-house sector of the security guarding industry still raging, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is calling upon organisations to supply compelling evidence of the need to licence the sector. BSIA Chairman, Stuart Lowden, comments: "The BSIA and its members have long been advocates of the regulation of the in-house sector of the security guarding industry.
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RELIANCE LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE SUITE OF VACANT PROPERTY SOLUTIONS

Reliance has announced the rollout of its range of vacant property services and electronic security solutions to help secure vacant premises which have soared in number as a result of the economic downturn.
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Intruders caught completely unawares

 When burglars broke into the Leeds premises of one of Tag Guard’s clients they probably thought nothing of the innocuous looking metal boxes left on the floor – little did they realise they were wireless IR movement sensors.
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RELIANCE LAUNCHES INTEGRATED SHOPPING CENTRES SOLUTION

Reliance Facilities Management has announced the launch of SecureClean, a new solution for shopping centres integrating the management of security and cleaning services. In response to the need for greater efficiency in managing large scale assets with high volumes of public presence, which has been exacerbated by the current economic climate, SecureClean meets retail landlords’ need to reduce costs whilst maintaining a focus on increased security threats.
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Reliance Aviation Services secures London City Airport contract

Reliance Aviation Services Limited has been appointed sole contracted provider of aviation security services at London City Airport amidst fierce competition for this prestigious contract.The initial three year contract will involve the provision of a range of aviation security services including: vehicle check point security, staff searches, hand baggage screening, hold baggage screening and airport patrols. London City airport saw a rise of 12% in its passenger numbers in 2008 over those in 2007. This positive trend is expected to increase in the run up to the 2012 Olympics and beyond.
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RELIANCE LAUNCHES INTEGRATED SHOPPING CENTRES SOLUTION

Reliance Facilities Management has announced the launch of SecureClean, a new solution for shopping centres integrating the management of security and cleaning services. In response to the need for greater efficiency in managing large scale assets with high volumes of public presence, which has been exacerbated by the current economic climate, SecureClean meets retail landlords’ need to reduce costs whilst maintaining a focus on increased security threats.
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PEOLESAFE SERVICE HELPS SAFEGUARD STAFF AT LEEDS PARENT PARTNERSHIP 

Peoplesafe, the award winning lone worker service from Rocksure Systems, is providing lone workers from Leeds Parent Partnership Service, with peace of mind knowing that they are being monitored in potentially risky situations and can discreetly summon help if a threatening incident occurs.
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On Your Guard with SentryPoint  

SentryPoint, a new innovative RFID based management information system, will completely change the way businesses monitor the performance of their man guarding services supplier, according to loss prevention specialists, Intrepid Security. SentryPoint delivers customisable reports direct to a central database allowing the client to confirm in real time that external resources such as man guarding
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BS7858 Screening; In-house or Outsourced?

Choosing an employment screening service with a good reputation is critical both for your company and your employees.

Innovise are providing a free guide which aims to help you choose between outsourcing or keeping the function in-house.

It is essential that you understand your own key motivators behind your current BS7858 screening processes, and this free guide also contains a practical and helpful checklist, so you can make an objective assessment of your own employment screening requirements. For your free guide, please click here to have your copy emailed to you.
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