British Security Industry Association (BSIA) News

BSIA’s Export Council survey builds an accurate picture of emerging trends experienced by UK security exporters As the UK’s Export Week draws to a close, security exporters from the British Security Industry Association’s Export Council have revealed the increasingly important role that exporting plays in helping businesses continue to thrive against the continued backdrop of economic austerity. In an annual survey conducted by the British Security Industry...

The workshop aims to provide business owners with the knowledge to expand in challenging times In an increasingly international marketplace and against a continued backdrop of economic austerity, how can exporting help Scottish businesses to grow? That’s the question being addressed at a free exporting workshop entitled Wise Up To Exporting, which is taking place at Murrayfield Stadium on Tuesday, 26th November. Aimed at helping businesses take their first steps towards...

BSIA’s Conference saw over 22 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of security products and services Delegates from all business backgrounds based in the South East of England enjoyed a successful and informative half-day conference and exhibition last week, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) at Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club on 30th October 2013. The South East Business Crime Conference saw over 130 delegates in attendance, with 22 exh...

BSIA’s event provided Scottish businesses with an insight into the impact of the economy on CCTV usage A new event hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has helped CCTV users in Scotland to navigate the latest regulatory and technological developments in the CCTV sector. Held in Fife on 22nd October, the BSIA’s seminar and exhibition provided Scottish businesses, Police and local authorities with an expert insight into the latest changes in t...

The event provides Scottish-based businesses with information, advice and guidance on the latest security issues Following the success of last year’s Scotland: Secure for Business event, the conference and exhibition will be returning to the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh again this year on Tuesday 26th November. The free-to-attend event, organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and supported by Scottish Enterprise, provides Scottish-based busines...

BSIA members received awards in seven out of eighteen categories Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) were acknowledged for their industry-leading products and services in the prestigious 2013 Security Excellence Awards, with BSIA members triumphing in seven out of eighteen categories. Presented on 23rd October, the awards were organised by UBM Live Security Portfolio in association with IFSECGlobal.com, and took place at the renowned Hilton Hotel on Pa...

Winners were commended for their achievements by a highly respected Judging Panel With close to 1,000 attendees, the highly coveted Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, took place during a Black Tie gala ceremony at London’s prestigious Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on 23rd October 2013. Produced in association with IFSEC Global.com, the Security Excellence Awards highlight the very best people, projects and processes the UK’s security industry has to...

Over 1084 apprentices have been recruited via the security guarding sector Over 1300 apprentices will be embarking on a new career in security following the success of this year’s 100 in 100 initiative, which was launched in May with the aim of recruiting 100 security apprentices in 100 days. Led by Skills for Security - the sector skills body for the UK’s private security industry - and leading electronic security firm, CSL Dualcom, the 100 in 100 initiative has...

There is a wide range of security measures available to protect people and their properties during winter months Sunday October 27th will see the official end of our British Summer Time (BST) and will mark the start of prolonged hours of darkness. As such, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is stressing to homeowners and businesses the importance of effective security measures throughout these darker nights. “Darker nights can signal the start of the burgl...

Research shows that a staggering 92% of exhibitors said that IFSEC International is their preferred event IFSEC International, organised by UBM Live, is excited to announce an extensive range of industry leaders to exclusively showcase their latest solutions at IFSEC International 2014, ExCeL London, from 17th – 19th June 2014. Providing unrivalled access to the entire buying chain, this is the exclusive opportunity for the industry to network with the largest selection...

Katy Bourne, Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex, will formally open the event The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the official speaker line up for its upcoming South East Business Crime Conference, which will be held at Brighton and Hove Football Club on Wednesday 30th October 2013. The free event, organised by the BSIA with the support of a number of police forces in the South East, aims to help businesses understand the latest risks...

BSIA’s James Kelly expressed the private security industry’s frustration with delays in the implementation of the new regime In a letter to Government Ministers, the Security Regulation Alliance has called for unanimous support of the proposed new regulatory regime for the private security industry, and urged them to consider the benefits of security regulation against the backdrop of the Government’s wider deregulatory agenda. Writing to the Minister for Bu...

BSIA’s James Kelly raised awareness about issues and challenges currently facing the UK’s private security industry As this year’s party conference season draws to a close, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is reflecting on a number of successful discussions with MPs, think tanks and Police and Crime Commissioners, which saw the issues of police reform, regulatory change and the CCTV Code of Practice at the forefront of the agenda. Attending b...

BSIA speakers will provide guidance on how to navigate the latest CCTV standards A popular CCTV seminar and exhibition is arriving in Scotland this autumn, and is set to provide Scottish businesses and local authorities with an expert insight into the latest changes in technology and legislation, while exploring recent developments in the CCTV sector. Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) – the trade association representing the UK’s privat...

Elmdene's plans to promote PSUs reflects the strong demand the company is already seeing for these solutions Innovative electronic security and fire products manufacturer, Elmdene International Limited - a subsidiary of Potter Electric Signal, LLC - showcases its industry-leading solutions, including highly efficient and reliable switch mode PSUs (Power Supply Units), for the first time in Turkey at the inaugural IFSEC Istanbul exhibition (Rumeli Hall, Stand D50) which takes p...

Showcasing the latest technological innovations is top of the agenda for BSIA members attending IFSEC Istanbul Members of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council are offering an exclusive preview of the new security innovations that visitors can expect to see at IFSEC Istanbul 2013, which opens its doors for the first time next week (30th September – 2nd October). Event organisers, UBM Live, claim that the new event – while targeting the Souther...

These awards are opportunity for BSIA’s member companies to showcase talents of personnel With the deadline for the 2014 British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Security Personnel Awards fast approaching, the BSIA is encouraging its members to submit their nominations now. The BSIA’s awards are presented both regionally and nationally, and reward security personnel for their achievements across five key categories: Service to the Customer, Outstanding Act, Be...

The Shield Group has demonstrated that it meets strict quality and operational standards The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce that its membership now includes all of the UK’s Top 10 security guarding companies, following the recent admission of The Shield Group Limited. This latest addition now means that the BSIA represents the ten largest security guarding companies with a total 68.25% market share and a combined turnover of £2...

BSIA’s Vacant Property Protection Group also released its official Code of Practice, providing guidelines for security Last Sunday, 1st September, marked the one year anniversary of the anti-squatting law that made residential squatting a criminal offence. The milestone also saw squatters’ internet sites encouraging action in order to mark the anniversary. As such, the Vacant Property Protection Group of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is reiterati...

The project is aimed at evaluating the perceptions of security as a career choice among women Attracting more women to careers in the security sector is the focus of a new joint research project being launched this week by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and Skills for Security. The project is aimed at evaluating the perceptions of security as a career choice among two key groups: female students yet to embark upon their career, and women already working in t...

Subjects covered in the new code include the vetting of staff, health and safety, risk management and access management The British Security Industry Association (BSIA)’s Vacant Property Protection Group, a group formed of members of the BSIA’s Security Guarding, Security Systems and newly-named Property and Asset Protection Section, has recently released its official Code of Practice. The group, which was officially launched in May 2013, consists of businesses th...

BSIA is eager to defend the use of 'zero-hours' contracts within the security sector Security industry professionals have spoken out in defence of ‘zero-hours’ contracts, with almost 80% of British Security Industry Association (BSIA) members agreeing with the concept, despite the Government’s recent pledge to review such arrangements following pressure from unions. The BSIA - the trade body representing the UK’s private security industry - conduct...

The UK Pavilion will act as a hub for visitors to explore what overseas suppliers have on offer IFSEC Istanbul, organised by UBM Live, is excited to announce the launch of the UK Pavilion, sponsored by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). Showcasing 16 of the UK’s leading manufacturers, the UK Pavilion will act as a hub for visitors to explore what overseas suppliers have on offer at the Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre, from the 30th September...

The BSIA will be engaging with politicians on a wider scale regarding this issue later this year Calls for clarity from the Home Office on the timing of regulatory change for the private security industry have been issued by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), following last week’s announcement that the regulation of private investigators is to be introduced as early as 2014. James Kelly, Chief Executive of the BSIA – the trade body representing...

The group is now known as the Property and Asset Protection Section (PAPS) The Physical Security Equipment section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has marked its twentieth anniversary by updating its identity and renewing its strategic focus, in recognition of the growing number of applications of the physical security equipment produced by section members. Now known as the Property and Asset Protection Section (PAPS), the group acts as a forum for compani...

Taylor has been chairman of the Security Equipment Manufacturers Section Technical Committee since February 2004 Eaton’s Cooper Security business is pleased to announce that Stewart Taylor has been awarded the Chairman’s Award for Contribution to Standards by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). Now in its 15th year, the 2013 awards ceremony honoured industry professionals, including Taylor, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the BSIA’s exclusive annu...

Award categories include Cyber Security Solution of the Year and Security Manager of the Year Security Excellence Awards, organised by UBM Live, is pleased to announce the finalists for 2013. The industry’s most prestigious ceremony will once again present the worthy winners with their awards at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on 23rd October. Carefully drawn up from the extensive number of entrants across the security industry, the finalists have been announced for the...

The award was presented to Security Institute Chairman, Emma Shaw CSyP The Security Institute is pleased to announce its triumph at the recent Infologue.com Building the Future Award Ceremony held at the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) annual lunch at the Hilton Hotel in Park Lane. The award was presented to Security Institute Chairman, Emma Shaw CSyP. The criteria for the award are outstanding individuals and organisations that have played a pivotal part in...

Each chairmen represents its section on the Association's Council The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed chairmen for most of its 20 sections of membership following its Annual General Meeting, which was held on Tuesday 16th July. “Member contribution is at the heart of the Association and much of our success is owed to the on-going dedication of members who are willing to serve on various committees,” comments James Kelly, Chief Execut...

Pyronix’s chief executive Julie picked up the final award from the current Chair and the CEO of the BSIA Julie Kenny CBE DL was this week further recognised for her services to the security industry at the BSIA (British Security Industry Association) annual luncheon held alongside the Associations’ AGM, held at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Julie, former Chair of the Association, picked up the final award of the event from the current Chair, Geoff Zeidler and the...