British Security Industry Association (BSIA) News

Winter season is accompanied with an increase in opportunistic crime The clocks going back marks the start of the burglar's favourite time of the year - the winter season. Prolonged hours of darkness provide the perfect conditions for opportunistic crime. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK, therefore urges homeowners and businesses to stay safe this winter, by adopting simple and easy to implement precaut...

 Business Crime Conference 2011 Event organiser, Christine BrooksA free-of-charge conference and exhibition is launching in Surrey this November to help companies based in the South East understand the diverse security challenges they face in today's ever-changing business climate. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in partnership with Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and Thames Valley Police forces, and in conjunction with the Federation of Small Businesses, the B...

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...

  Despite the reported risks of data breaches and identity fraud there remain serious gaps in data disposal New research carried out on behalf of the Information Destruction (ID) Section of the BSIA (British Security Industry Association), to coincide with the recent Total Workplace Management event at London Olympia, underlines the fact that, despite the widely reported risks of data breaches and identity fraud, there remain serious gaps in how data disposal is handled by public and p...

 The BSIA's ID Section members are responsible for safely and securely destroying confidential wasteThe BSIA's Information Destruction (ID) Section will be celebrating its tenth anniversary during the Total Workplace Management (TWM) exhibition at London Olympia (11-12 October). A decade on, the ID Section remains very much at the forefront of best practice and industry standards, when it comes to the handling and disposal of confidential waste, and the work of its members ties in with the...

   Three experts from across the BSIA's membership will take part in the panelJoin the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) at this year's edition of Total Workplace Management on the 11th and 12th of October. The BSIA will be exhibiting on stand B56 as well as hosting a panel aimed at helping Facilities Managers identify and make the most of the many non-security functions of their security systems. The Association's Information Destruction section will also be exhibiting for...

 Robbie Calder Chairman BSIA's Police and Public Services section Members of the British Security Industry Association's Police and Public Services section have welcomed proposals by the West Midlands Police Authority for increased working partnerships with the private sector. In a radical shake-up of policing practices brought on by significant budget cuts, service providers from the private sector could be called upon to perform everyday supporting roles such as custodial services and a...

Many public and private firms still do not have procedures in place to destroy vital information The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) will be using the forthcoming Total Workplace Management (TWM) exhibition at London Olympia (11-12 October) to advise facilities managers on Information Destruction (ID) best practice and to underline the growing security, and financial, implications for organisations who fail to take rigorous and timely steps to dispose of their data. Sadly from t...

Elliott's role at the BSIA has been newly created to provide Director-level supportThe BSIA is delighted to announce the appointment of Trevor Elliott as its new Director of Manpower and Membership Services. Trevor's role at the BSIA has been newly created to provide Director-level support to continue the development and promotion of manpower-based sections of membership, comprising Security Guarding, Close Protection, Crowd Management and Leisure Industry Security. One of the key issues facing...

  BSIA issues a firm position statement on third party testing and certification The Security Equipment Manufacturers (SEMS) Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has issued a firm position statement on third party testing, calling for the European Union to implement a fair, unified testing and certification regime to facilitate free trade for security manufacturers throughout EU member countries. Current procedures require security equipment manufacturers to get...

  Recent British Crime Survey states a 14% increase in burglary at homes in England and Wales in 2010-11 With the most recent British Crime Survey suggesting a 14% increase in burglary at homes across England and Wales in 2010-11, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has issued its top tips for home security. With the summer holidays fast approaching, many people across the country will be looking forward to getting away from it all, leaving their everyday lives behind and...

  Mathew Pickles, Advanced Security systems - Apprentice Installer AwardThe hard work and dedication of the security industry's apprentices has been recognised by the presentation of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'s annual Apprentice Installer Awards.The awards recognise and reward the high standards of service and professionalism that are demonstrated by apprentices working in the security industry.From a strong selection of entries the following winners were selecte...

 The "Motivation within the Security Sector" guide provides advice for motivation within the guard forceThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the publication of a study into employee motivation in the security guarding sector, which has informed a useful new guide for security managers and supervisors. Entitled "Motivation within the Security Sector", the guide provides practical advice on methods of assessing motivation within the guard...

 BSIA welcomes revised counter-terror strategyThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Government's publication of a revised version of its counter-terror strategy, also known as CONTEST. Now in its third edition, CONTEST was developed in response to the ever-changing threat of terrorism, aiming to reduce the risk to the UK's people and infrastructure. The latest edition of the strategy has been adapted to reflect the wider scope of terrorist threats we now fac...

  BSIA's Technical Director, Alex CarmichaelTwo leading lights from the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have been recognised with prestigious industry awards for their ongoing commitment and outstanding contribution to the security industry.At the Association’s Annual Luncheon, held last week at the London Hilton on Park Lane, the BSIA’s Project Director – 2012, David Evans, was presented with the Infologue.com Building the Future award, a joint initiativ...

 Royal Marines Contract Team, Corps Security won the Best Team cateogoryThe national winners of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'s Annual Security Personnel Awards were recognised on Wednesday the 13th of July in an impressive ceremony attended by many key individuals from the security industry. The awards, which celebrate the excellent work and vital contribution that those working in the security industry are making across the country, were presented in a glittering c...

British Security Industry Association appoints chairmen for membership sectionsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed chairmen for most of its sections of membership, following its Annual General Meeting, which was held on Wednesday the 13th of July.BSIA Chief Executive, James Kelly, comments: "The success of the BSIA is not only achieved by the work of its staff but also the ongoing dedication from members who are willing to serve on the various committees. Eve...

  GB Monitoring Director Neil Jackson welcomes updated BS 8418 Code of Practice Neil Jackson, Director at GB Monitoring, looks at how the new code of practice for remotely monitored CCTV systems, which is designed to increase detection standards is expected to put pressure on non-compliant operators. GB Monitoring has been a longstanding contributor to the development of industry standards and the company’s NSI ARC Gold remote video response centre (RVRC) was one of...

Security Alliance sets up working groups in  accordance with future regulatory frameworkThe Security Alliance recently released details of the working groups that would be created to review the recommendations for a future regulatory framework shortly to be published by the Security Industry Authority. The working groups will have two key functions: A number of Process Groups established to look in detail at the proposed operating modelA number of Sector groups that will review th...

 Dealing with rising airport security threats  demand more innovative solutions   With the rise in large security threats since the commencement of this century, security of airports has become paramount. Looking into this issue Ashley Smith, BSIA (British Security industry Association) Civil Aviation Security Section Chairman, explains how a mix of properly interfaced security systems working in conjunction with monitoring and response staff offers a cost...

 Annual Information Destruction (ID) Conference and Exhibition organised by BSIA became a huge success this year The second edition of the annual Information Destruction (ID) Conference and Exhibition, organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and its ID section, was held on the 8th of June, in Birmingham. Following the success of 2010's event, this year's specialist exhibition and conference, targeted at professionals in the information destruction industry, proved ev...

   IFSEC 2011 draws an array security professionals to view the latest technology innovations in the industry More than 25,468* security professionals and key decision makers from across the globe congregated at IFSEC from 16-19 May 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, a 12% increase year on year, confirming why IFSEC is the world’s leading annual security event.Uniting an even greater number of security managers and directors from an array of disciplines within the security sect...

  ASSA ABLOY's Aperio™ enables OEM and security installer specialists to offer a cost effective and simple security The award winning Aperio™ technology from ASSA ABLOY, enables OEM and security installer specialists to offer a cost effective and simple security upgrade via a wireless integration of mechanical locks into existing access control systems or for new installations, as part of a hybrid EAC system.Ideal for Facility or Security Managers experienci...

BSIA suggests businesses that security measures can indeed be sustainable at the same time as providing considerable cost savingsWith World Environment Day and Recycle Week taking place respectively on the 5th and the 20th to 26th of June, this is set to become the most environmental month of the year. The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is therefore reminding businesses that security measures can indeed be sustainable whilst still providing considerable cost savings. Thanks...

 Alex Carmichael, Technical Director, BSIA With over six million people in the UK working alone or without close or direct supervision, personal safety is of paramount concern. As such, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a guide to help lone workers understand their own responsibilities as well as their employer's obligations, and giving essential advice on using lone worker devices.'Lone Workers - An Employees' Guide' provides those working alone with easy-to-...

  BSIA Chief Executive, James KellyThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the government's announcement of new security and crime-reduction roles for Baroness Angela Browning and James Brokenshire MP, citing regulatory and legislative changes as two key areas for further engagement.These changes follow the resignation of Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones from the post of Minister for Security and Counter-Terrorism, a role that has subsequently been filled with the a...

 BSIA has launched a group within its membership for companies that supply training services to the security industryThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated group within its membership for companies that supply training services to the security industry in the UK. The group met earlier this month for the first time to discuss objectives and the way forward, and currently consists of existing BSIA members as well as companies new to the association.Paul Tenn...

 James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is urging British organisations to step up security in the wake of Osama Bin Laden's death."While the official terror alert for the UK remains at severe, the BSIA is reinforcing the Government's message of increased vigilance against potential reactionary terrorist attacks." said James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA.Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has warned of the risk of retaliato...

 BSIA's breakfast event was related to data destruction which has proved beneficial for trade associationsThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA)'s Information Destruction Section held an exclusive breakfast briefing for senior staff of trade associations, to raise awareness on the importance of effective data destruction strategies, legislations surrounding sensitive data management and consequences for non-compliance. The briefing took place on Friday 1st April at the Institute o...

 BSIA members preview this year's Moscow International Protection, Security and Fire Safety (MIPS) exhibition due on the 26th - 29th AprilMembers 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 Moscow International Protection, Security and Fire Safety (MIPS) exhibition, which takes place from 26th- 29th April.As the trade association representing the UK's private security industry, the Briti...