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Securitas UK and Hays Travel are proud to celebrate over 10 years of working together to deliver safe, secure, and welcoming environments across Hays Travel’s nationwide network of retail branches. Since 2015, Securitas has been a trusted security partner to Hays Travel, providing a tailored service that supports the company’s commitment to customer service. From alarm response to mobile patrols, the partnership has evolved to meet the changing needs of the UK’s largest indepe...

Following its inaugural meeting with the Security Minister, the Security Industry Authority (SIA), and the Home Office, the newly established S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group has opened an industry-wide consultation to identify the key priorities that will shape its agenda and future workstreams. The S12 is inviting security professionals, businesses, clients, and stakeholders from across the guarding sector to share their views on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the...

Every event is unique, and so are its security needs. Factors such as the type of event, the number of guests, the layout of the venue, and the location can all affect the kind and extent of security users will need. Thoroughly assess these factors to determine their specific security requirements. When planning an event, one of the most important considerations is the security of the venue. Ensuring the safety and well-being of their guests, staff, and property is a responsibility that should...

The newly formed Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) met with Security Minister - Dan Jarvis MBE for the first time at the International Security Expo, Olympia London, and announced Paul Evans (CEO, Carlisle Security) and Peter Harrison (FGH Security) as Chair and Deputy Chair of the Group, which brings together a diverse team of elected leaders from across the security industry.  The Group will regularly engage directly with the Minister, Homeland Security and the Security Industry A...

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services provider, announced that its security professional Nate Meininger has received an honorable mention for the 2024 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award in recognition of his actions during an active shooter incident. In June 2024, while on duty at the Harford Mall in Bel Air, Maryland, Security Professional Meininger heard gunshots erupt at the Harford Bounce Party Place, a popular children’s entertainment c...

Inter-Con Security has won the coveted Outstanding Contract Security Company award this year, given out by the OSPAs at GSX. "The company is honoured to have been recognised by the security industry as the top security guarding company at this year's OSPAs Award Ceremony," said Henry Hernandez, President and CEO of Inter-Con Security. Founded in 1973 by U.S. Army Veteran and retired LAPD Detective Lt. Enrique "Hank" Hernandez, Inter-Con has nearly tripled in size over the past three years to b...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), has signed a multi-unit proof of concept with a pioneering national retail property operator. Following months of engagement to review RAD’s ecosystem, cybersecurity and related compliance, the client and RAD signed a contract to deploy multiple ROSA™ units powered with SARA™ to address o...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to celebrate the country’s security professionals during the 2025 National Security Officer Appreciation Week beginning through September 21. Thank security professionals  “All of us at Allied Universal want to take this opportunity to thank security professionals around the world and continue to celebrate them every day,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Alli...

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to report some of the brave acts its security professionals performed during the second quarter of 2025. “Security professionals go to work knowing that they may encounter unpredictable situations where fast, critical thinking is vital,” said Steve Jones, Allied Universal global chairman and CEO. “I am honoured that Allied Universal is consistently represented by heroic individuals who are ab...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven, real-time crime prevention, announces it will have an exhibit hall presence for the first time at the Global Security Exposition (GSX). This year’s GSX takes place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Organised by ASIS International, the tradeshow is one of industry’s renowned annual North American events, typically drawi...

Allied Universal®,  the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to announce that six of its team members, its entire executive protection team and one of its training programs have been named finalists for the 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). The OSPAs recognise and celebrate the work of individuals, companies, and teams that deliver outstanding security products and services. The U.S. OSPAs awards ceremony will take place on Sept....

Nearly two in five healthcare workers in the U.S. say they have considered leaving their positions due to safety concerns, with almost half (45%) likely to leave their job in the next 12 months, according to new research conducted by Verkada in partnership with The Harris Poll. Verkada's Healthcare Safety Report Against the backdrop of an already challenging environment that has pushed 138,000 nurses out of the workforce since 2022, Verkada's Healthcare Worker Safety Report...

Pyronix has launched an exciting prize draw for security installers, giving one lucky winner the chance to take home a prize bundle of their choice from two exclusive options. The draw celebrates the success of Guard Response, Pyronix’s latest add-on security offering. Open to UK and ROI based professional security installers, the prize draw runs until 14 September 2025. Entry is free, and there’s no need to currently be using Guard Response to take part. The winner will get to choo...

A security services company has expanded its operations after acquiring a series of contracts in Greater Manchester. Copeland Group Services has taken on a cluster of contracts from Rochdale-based MJ Tyson Security, as well as rights to the brand. The acquired contracts involve providing security staff at gatehouse distribution centres, as well as CCTV monitoring and keyholding services at commercial premises and rapid deployment CCTV towers at construction sites. Copeland's nationwide cl...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced it will unveil its Virtual Perimeter Guard solution at NRF PROTECT 2025. Designed to help retailers, restaurants, and other commercial businesses reduce crime and improve outdoor security, Virtual Perimeter Guard combines AI-enabled cameras with live intervention from Interface’s U.S.-based security e...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding innovator using patented intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces the third installment of its educational webinar series. Featuring some of the industry’s foremost subject matter experts and thought leaders, Elite Education Webinar sessions aim to inform security practitioners about the latest developments in security technologies and methodologies, crime and loss prevention, vertical market challenges...

As security threats evolve, so must the tools they use to respond to them. Fixed cameras, once the backbone of any surveillance system, are now only part of a bigger picture. Now risks are dynamic, mobile, and unpredictable — and in many cases, they don’t wait to happen in front of a network camera. Best camera placements Security teams know this reality all too well. A theft in the far end of a parking lot. A conflict in a hallway just outside a camera’s view. An incident a...

Relyon, a pioneering provider of an innovative approach to personal safety solutions, announced its strategic expansion into North and South America. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Relyon’s mission to provide cutting-edge safety and security technology to individuals, families, and organisations across the Americas. Relyon’s comprehensive safety Relyon’s comprehensive safety app utilises advanced technology, including real-time location sharing, video emerge...

Building Intelligence, a provider of solutions that securely streamline vendor, vehicle, and visitor access, announces a pioneer transition to support its next phase of growth.  The new pioneer structure will help the company scale operations and refine its organizational strategy to pursue new growth opportunities. Focusing on expansion Championing innovation and partnership with strategic growth and market-defining innovationFounder Jeffrey Friedman will assume the role of Chief Evange...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., has unveiled ROAMEO™ Generation 4 (Gen 4), believed to be the most advanced commercial autonomous security patrol mobile robot ever created. Built to outmatch traditional security guard patrols in every way, ROAMEO Gen 4 combines AI-powered intelligence, engagement by SARA™, 360-degree situational awareness, advanced safety features and real-time threat detection to eliminate...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. continues to expand its presence in the healthcare industry, addressing growing security concerns with its AI-powered security solutions. A top-tier healthcare provider has now ordered 16 RIO 360 security towers for 12 sites, with plans to expand to 55 units across 23 locations in this initial deployment phase. These deployments strengthen RAD’s footprint in heal...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced the successful deployment of its Virtual Security Guard solution for Madan-Russo Organisation. The family-owned owner-operator of a global fast-food chain in northern New Jersey has significantly improved safety and reduced security costs by up to $12,000 monthly at one of its most at-risk locations. For nearly 50 years...

Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), proudly announces the launch of SARA™ (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent). This innovative software solution is poised to redefine security monitoring, offering unparalleled efficiency and cost-effectiveness, while reshaping how Global Security Operations Centres (GSOCs) operate. Security operations Centre A typical security operations centre relies on human workers to review video footage escalated by analytics, assess the situation, and decide...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and RapidDeploy, the pioneering cloud-native solution provider for public safety, announced a strategic industry partnership. The companies will collaborate to provide Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs) and field responders with enriched, real-time critical information to enable faster, more effective emergency responses during g...

A man has been jailed for almost three years after he used a fake Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence to work at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and commit theft. £1425 cash theft Daniel Carter, who has a criminal history of fraud and deception, used his position as a security supervisor to steal £1425 cash from the hospital. The SIA worked closely with Leicestershire Police to investigate Carter, who had never held an SIA licence, despite being employed as a security supe...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces the launch of a new educational webinar series. Featuring some of the industry’s foremost subject matter experts and thought pioneers, the sessions are designed to inform security practitioners about the latest developments in security technologies and methodologies, crime and loss prevention, vertical market challenges, law enforcement,...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. reveals the core specifications for its highly anticipated next-generation wheeled robot, ROAMEO™ Generation 4 (Gen 4). After years of development, this mobile robot is scheduled for customer demonstrations beginning in March 2025. This next-generation autonomous security robot is poised to finally fill a long-needed solution in the security and facility management industries: a...

Robotic Assistance Devices Mobile, Inc., a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., has attained the advanced achievement of Level 5 autonomous navigation, part of its development of ROAMEO Gen4 security robot. This breakthrough positions ROAMEO Gen4 as a fully autonomous solution capable of operating independently in diverse environments without human intervention while performing advanced human-like functionality. AITX’s subsidiary RAD-M ROAMEO Gen4...

Frederick Tucker, Allied Universal® security professional, has been honoured with the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award for his life-saving actions during a shooting at the Nashville Metro Public Library. The award is the highest recognition a security officer can receive for an act of heroism. Tucker will accept the award on September 22 at the 2024 Global Security Exchange Conference (GSX) in Orlando and his story will be featured in the Allied Uni...

Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionise the security industry. The company projects that its autonomous AI-powered security solutions will deliver an estimated $10 million in human guarding cost savings to its clients in August 2024 alone which clients would otherwise be subject to without the benefit of RAD’s solutions. This achievement underscores RAD&rsqu...