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CSAS helps to forge strong and effective working relationships between police and the business community The Europa security team at Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter has successfully joined a scheme to help local police tackle crime and disorder in time for the busiest shopping period of the year. Four of the Europa security team at the shopping centre have undertaken training under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS), which allows Devon and Cornwall Police...

David will be responsible for driving Pilgrims growth in new regions while maintaining core business areas Pilgrims Group Limited has appointed internationally respected risk management strategist David Peploe as its Director of Global Operations. The company, which provides risk management and security services to some of the world’s highest profile corporations and media organisations, has announced Peploe’s appointment as part of a strategic five year growth pl...

Asset theft and illegal mining continue to threaten security personnel and employees at mines Speaking during the Great Rift Valley Mining Summit held recently in Dar es Salaam, Warrior Security Ltd, CEO Major Tony Sugden, declared the need for mines to have proper security systems with credible, capable staff, who can protect not only mines but also the personnel working on site. “Mines and their subcontractors are often the only truly meaningful commercial entity in t...

Lisa has over six years' experience in selling regional and national contracts within the security sector Lisa Roberts has been appointed Business Development Manager for Coventry-based Regent Security, a subsidiary of building service provider, Regent Samsic. Regent Security fields a range of services including manned guarding, systems, patrols and event officers. Lisa brings to the company six years' experience in selling regional and national contracts within the security...

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...

Sukhi Ghuman will be working with his business networks in the UK and USA to increase Scancom’s market share Sukhi Ghuman, the multi-award-winning entrepreneur and founder of leading security provider Octavian Security, has been appointed as a Director of mobile telecommunications provider Scancom. After working closely with Octavian over the past five years, the Scancom board approached Sukhi for the position. His role will be to develop new business links and to open...

Chris was nominated following an incident where an intruder alarm was activated at the Conference Auditorium at the University Chris Blacktin, an Axis Security Officer, has been rewarded with the "Service to the Community and Excellent Work" award in the annual North West Leeds Divisional Police Awards held at the University of Leeds. The awards celebrate individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, says Alison Costello of the North West Leeds’ Divisiona...

The estate’s occupiers to receive the service with the support of Axis Security’s experienced management team Following the appointment of Axis Security by More London to be its new security service partner, every member of the highly valued security team has decided to transfer to Axis Security. The estate’s occupiers, other service partners and frequent visitors, can therefore be assured that the same friendly and efficient team will be delivering the...

The creation of Fire & Security Systems (UK) will expand the host of solutions available G4S Technology (UK), G4S Fire Security and G4S Monitoring Services have combined their capabilities and started the transition to become G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK), part of G4S Secure Solutions (UK), the nation’s largest provider of security solutions. This process will be completed by the end of the year. G4S Fire & Security Systems (UK) is the leading integrator...

Myisha Pullum of AlliedBarton was recognised for her heroic efforts in July 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce the winner of this year's Ralph Day Security Officer of the Year award is Myisha Pullum. Each year, one Security Officer in the United States is recognised for outstanding service and actions in the security profession with this award by the ASIS Security Services Council....

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...

Unipart will join the awards ceremony which takes place in October in London Unipart Security is thrilled to announce that it has been nominated for Guarding Company of the Year and Best Deployment of Lone Worker Technology. The prestigious Security Excellence Awards, held in October, is now in its 15th year. The results will be announced in October at the Security Excellence Awards ceremony, held at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. The full list of finalists can be view...

Axis Security has been nominated for this year's Security Guarding Company of the Year Axis Security has been selected as a finalist in three categories at this year’s Security Excellence Awards: "Security Guarding Company of the Year", "ACS Champion of the Year", and "Security Manager of the Year" with John Sephton as the nominated Security Manager. This year saw a record number of entries, so we are therefore very proud to have made the final cut. Trophies will be awa...

J.Michael Coleman leads AlliedBarton’s services to the commercial real estate industry AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is pleased to announce that J. Michael Coleman, Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, received the prestigious Chair's Award at the 2013 Every Building Conference & Expo presented by BOMA International from June 23-25th in San Diego. The Chair's Award is th...

Allied Barton was honoured on April 29, 2013 at the Jones Lang LaSalle Reception & Awards Dinner in Texas AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named a 2012 Jones Lang LaSalle Supplier of Distinction Award recipient. This honour was presented on April 29, 2013, at the Jones Lang LaSalle Reception & Awards Dinner in Austin, Texas. "AlliedBarton strives to be a true partner for our clients," explai...

Stephen Phipson will coordinate the interaction between the Government and the UK's private security industry The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Home Office’s appointment of Stephen Phipson as the new Director of Security Industry Engagement in its Office for Security and Counter Terrorism. This announcement comes as a result of last year’s publication of a white paper relating to defence and security, entitled New Security through T...

Octavian arranged 50 security officers to undertake the session delivered by Nottinghamshire Police In keeping with its successful track record of proactive personal development, further staff members at leading security provider Octavian Security have been trained in counter-terrorism measures and crime prevention. The company, which provides protection to businesses, sites and people across the UK, arranged for more than 50 Security Officers to undertake the specialist sess...

G4S officers were recognised for their work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build site in Somerset Recently, G4S security officers were presented with the prestigious BSIA Award for Best Regional Team (South West) in recognition of their work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build site in Somerset. At the on-site presentation Trevor Elliott, the BSIA’s Director of Manpower and Membership Services, handed the award to Luke Pearce, popular G4S senior team leader at H...

The TBG will commence with "Designing fire safety into Talll Buildings whilst considering security" The Tall Buildings Group will be participating in the Counter Terror Expo Briefing Partners Programme with a series of sessions for senior professionals who own, manage, and design security and fire safety within tall buildings Tall buildings dominate the skyline of all the major cities in the world and present their own unique security risks. The world has drastically changed...

Allied Barton’s CEO and President, Bill Whitmore accepted the Visionary Award AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is pleased to announce that the company was recognised with the Visionary Award by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. This award was created to establish a special tribute for significant leadership and to recognise outstanding companies that thrive and support the business bac...

The training provides government staffs with essential skills to promote safety awareness in fragile movements International security and protection specialist Pilgrims Group has been awarded the prestigious Security Excellence Award (SEA) for its industry leading training for UK government employees due to be posted overseas, sometimes to politically unstable countries. In a ceremony held at the London Hilton on Park Lane, Pilgrims’ COO David Freear and Training Manage...

Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...

Adam will monitor Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and MIssouri for all segment markets Middle Atlantic Products has named Adam Gold as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Gold’s territory includes Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri for all market segments. Adam has over 20 years of experience in Audio, Video, Control, Automation and Lighting for both the Commercial AV and Residential markets. Prior to joining Middle Atlantic, he worked with...

The event generated lively debate on the ways in which police and private security have worked together Newly-appointed Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice, Damian Green MP, highlighted the clear benefits of private sector involvement in policing at a Parliamentary round table meeting hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) earlier this month. The forthcoming impact of Police and Crime Commissioners and the role of private security companies...

G4S to hire veterans as part of the Joining Forces campaign launched by Michele Obama G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. (G4S) plans to hire 6,000 returning military veterans and their family members by the end of 2013. So far, G4S has hired 3,000 veterans across the US since the 2011 start of the White House Joining Forces campaign. “I am proud our company continues to be a sought-after employer for returning veterans and their family members. G4S leads the security i...

Fluidmesh Networks and Talk-A-Phone Co. will provide an integrated wireless solution Fluidmesh Networks, a leader in wireless IP backbone systems, has partnered with Talk-A-Phone Co., a leading supplier of emergency communications and mass notification solutions, to provide an integrated wireless solution for its VOIP-500 Series phones and WEBS mass notification systems. “Now you can have the same Talk-A-Phone experience anywhere,” commented Alek Kireyenka, market...

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced that government security professionals can now join their peers in the private sector and purchase a customised electronic locks solution to secure their facilities today while protecting their access control investment for years to come. The new Schlage FIPS 201-1 (Federal Information Processing Standards Publication) AD-Series features provides enhanced connectivity options to lower door opening costs. These options are available on both the AD-3...

Belden has extended its Hirschmann product program to include Ethernet switches from the new RSP family. These are especially designed for use in the field-level networks of power supply companies, but they also can be used in any situation where uninterrupted communication is required, for instance for mechanical engineering projects or drives for production facilities. These extremely robust fanless switches have eleven ports, three of which can be used for SFP transceivers. These support Fast...

Bruce George has campaigned for over 30 years for the regulation of manned services Described as “A man in a Million" by the Mayor of Walsall when presenting the Rt. Hon. Bruce George in 2011 with the silver casket and scroll marking his being granted the Honorary Freedom of the City of Walsall in recognition of serving 36 years at its Member of Parliament, the International Professional Security Association expresses similar sentiments and is pleased to announce that Br...