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BSIA Awards Go Live Again
05.07.2024 • NewsSecurity

BSIA Awards Go Live Again

The British Security Awards returned to the live stage to celebrate security excellence with 19 awards presented to security officers and businesses.

BSIA Recognises Frontline Security Officers
10.05.2024 • NewsSecurity

BSIA Recognises Frontline Security Officers

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced its regional security personnel winners for 2024.

BSIA and Nineteen Group Sign Exclusive Agreement
12.04.2024 • NewsSecurity

BSIA and Nineteen Group Sign Exclusive Agreement

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Nineteen Group and will be participating in their security related events during 2024.

BSIA Founder Members Providing Key Services to Homeless Charities Across the UK
19.10.2023 • NewsSecurity

BSIA Founder Members Providing Key Services to Homeless Charities Across the UK

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), founder members Securitas UK, has been working with homeless charities and funding initiatives that will mean the delivery of hot meals and accommodation for those who find themselves in need of services as well as providing key provisions to assist in a better quality of life.

Bsia appoint Paddy Kyle as Chief Commercial Officer
04.08.2023 • News

Bsia appoint Paddy Kyle as Chief Commercial Officer

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Paddy Kyle as its Chief Commercial Officer.

STM Group Secures British Library’s St Pancras Site in London
20.06.2023 • NewsSecurity

STM Group Secures British Library’s St Pancras Site in London

BSIA members STM Group announces that it has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide security services for the British Library’s St Pancras site in London, commencing on July 1st, 2023.

James Gribben new Commercial Director of Skills for Security
13.06.2023 • News

James Gribben new Commercial Director of Skills for Security

Skills for Security has appointed James Gribben as its Commercial Director.

Broadcaster Nick Ross Elected as BSIA President
15.05.2023 • News

Broadcaster Nick Ross Elected as BSIA President

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has elected broadcaster and campaigner Nick Ross CBE as its new president.

Skills for Security appoints Arevika Stepanian
28.11.2022 • NewsFire Protection

Skills for Security appoints Arevika Stepanian

Skills for Security, the UK's largest fire and security apprenticeship provider, announces the appointment of Arevika Stepanian to the Board as a Director of Corporate Relations (Non-Executive), with immediate effect. 

BSIA Launch Security Equipment Manufacturer’s Cybersecurity Registration Scheme
01.06.2022 • NewsSecurity

BSIA Launch Security Equipment Manufacturer’s Cybersecurity Registration Scheme

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a security equipment manufacturer’s cybersecurity registration scheme through its special interest group, the Cybersecurity Product Assurance Group (CySPAG).

BSIA to Launch Major Research Report on UK Video Surveillance Market at IFSEC International
08.05.2022 • News

BSIA to Launch Major Research Report on UK Video Surveillance Market at IFSEC International

The British Security Industry Association BSIA will launch a major research report into the video surveillance market in the United Kingdom at IFSEC International at London’s ExCeL Centre on 18 May.

BSIA member Connelly Security Systems wins Scottish Family Business Award
18.04.2022 • News

BSIA member Connelly Security Systems wins Scottish Family Business Award

Connelly Security Systems (CSS) recently won the Scottish Family Business Award at the Herald Family Business Awards.

Echo Celebrates 200k Milestone
01.03.2022 • News

Echo Celebrates 200k Milestone

Echo has announced it is now supporting almost 200,000 Intruder and Hold-Up Alarm systems on police response with URNs, or Unique Reference Numbers.

BSIA appoint New Chief Commercial Officer
07.02.2022 • News

BSIA appoint New Chief Commercial Officer

The British Security Industry Association BSIA has appointed James Gribben as its Chief Commercial Officer.

Skills for Security Partner with TIS Academy to Train Apprentices
10.12.2021 • News

Skills for Security Partner with TIS Academy to Train Apprentices

The BSIA’s training arm, Skills for Security, SfS, has partnered with TIS Academy by agreeing to train their apprentices.

BSIA Launches Fogging Code of Practice
05.12.2021 • NewsSecurity

BSIA Launches Fogging Code of Practice

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched its latest code of practice, an industry-first for security fogging.

Exclusive Membership Offer Launched to NSI Gold and Silver Companies
14.10.2021 • NewsSecurity

Exclusive Membership Offer Launched to NSI Gold and Silver Companies

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have launched a special offer exclusively to National Security Inspectorate (NSI) gold and silver installer companies inviting them to take advantage of the Association’s membership and the long-term commercial value of belonging to the recognised ‘voice of the professional security industry’.

BSIA celebrates and supports ‘International Security Officers’ Day - 24th July 2021
27.07.2021 • NewsSecurity

BSIA celebrates and supports ‘International Security Officers’ Day - 24th July 2021

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has been celebrating the work of security officers as part of the ‘International Security Officers’ Day with its social media campaign #IAmAKeyWorker.

Bsia Cybersecurity Group Release New Code Of Practice For Manufacturers
30.04.2021 • NewsIT-Security

Bsia Cybersecurity Group Release New Code Of Practice For Manufacturers

The British Security Industry Association’s (Bsia) cybersecurity group have launched a new code of practice for manufacturers of safety and security systems.

Essex and Metropolitan Police: Registered Alarm Receiving Centres to be Echo-connected by 1st October 2021
30.03.2021 • News

Essex and Metropolitan Police: Registered Alarm Receiving Centres to be Echo-connected by 1st October 2021

Echo (Electronic Call Handling Operations Ltd), the industry-backed alarms handling operator, has announced Essex Police and the Metropolitan Police jointly issued notice to their registered Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) to be ECHO-connected by 1st October 2021.

Securitas Partners with Skills for Security to Pilot Electronic Security Training Programme
03.03.2021 • NewsSecurity

Securitas Partners with Skills for Security to Pilot Electronic Security Training Programme

Employees of Securitas UK’s Electronic Security (ES) and Security Solutions divisions have been given priority access to a set of newly developed security system design courses, thanks to a partnership with leading security training provider, Skills for Security.

BSIA Launches Industry-first Ethical Automated Facial Recognition (AFR) Framework
02.02.2021 • NewsSecurity

BSIA Launches Industry-first Ethical Automated Facial Recognition (AFR) Framework

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) video surveillance section has launched an ethical and legal use guide for Automated Facial Recognition (AFR).

ADT receives BSIA Founder Member Award
15.01.2021 • NewsSecurity

ADT receives BSIA Founder Member Award

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has awarded ADT Fire & Security a Founder Member Award for supporting the Association for over 50 years.

Skills for Security announce Class of 2020 and Apprentice of the Year
21.12.2020 • NewsSecurity

Skills for Security announce Class of 2020 and Apprentice of the Year

Skills for Security, Britain’s largest Electronic Fire and Security training provider has awarded Matthew Aindow Apprentice of the Year after scoring 93% in his End Point Assessment (EPA).

Skills for Security host First Security Systems Competition at WorldSkillsUK
03.12.2019 • News

Skills for Security host First Security Systems Competition at WorldSkillsUK

The Electronic Security Systems Competition has taken place at WorldSkillsUK (WSUK) in Birmingham. Hosted by Skills for Security, six of the best apprentices from across England, S...

BSIA appoints new Director of Manpower & Export
12.09.2019 • News

BSIA appoints new Director of Manpower & Export

The BSIA has appointed John MacAskill as the new Director of Manpower Export. John has been promoted from his previous role at the BSIA and will now oversee the Manpower sections ...

EFT Systems Partners with Skills for Security
02.09.2019 • News

EFT Systems Partners with Skills for Security

The BSIAs training arm Skills for Security is to partner with EFT Group in the training of its apprentices.From September, 22 apprentices will begin a bespoke apprenticeship progra...

British Security Awards 2019 Winners Announced
23.07.2019 • News

British Security Awards 2019 Winners Announced

The national winners at the annual British Security Awards 2019 have been announced.Organised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and held at the London Grosvenor M...

Jane Moore Presenter at the British Security Awards
20.05.2019 • News

Jane Moore Presenter at the British Security Awards

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) announces that broadcaster and journalist Jane Moore will be the lead speaker and presenter at the annual British Security Awards, ...

Outstanding Security Personnel Work to be Recognised by Bsia across the UK
29.04.2019 • News

Outstanding Security Personnel Work to be Recognised by Bsia across the UK

The British Security Industry Association (Bsia) has announced the regional winners of the Security Personnel Awards.The regional winners will now go forward as national finalists ...

Guidelines to Minimise Exposure to Digital Sabotage
25.04.2019 • News

Guidelines to Minimise Exposure to Digital Sabotage

The BSIA has published a summary of current guidelines to minimise the exposure to digital sabotage of network connected equipment, software and systems used in electronic security...

Q&A With New BSIA Chief Executive
08.03.2019 • News

Q&A With New BSIA Chief Executive

The British Security Industry Association released a QA with Mike Reddington to mark his first month as Chief Executive of the Association. Reddington has worked in the security in...

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27.02.2019 • News

BSIA Welcomes Lengthy Sentences for Cash in Transit Offenders

The BSIA welcomes the lengthy sentencing of a security guard who acted as the inside man in a series of cash in transit heists, and hopes such stringent jail terms will play a majo...

Whitepaper: Guidelines to Minimise Exposure to Digital Sabotage
24.01.2019 • WhitepaperIT-Security

Whitepaper: Guidelines to Minimise Exposure to Digital Sabotage

The BSIA has published a summary of current guidelines to minimise the exposure to digital sabotage of network connected equipment, software and systems used in electronic security...

BSIA: James Kelly no longer CEO
02.11.2018 • News

BSIA: James Kelly no longer CEO

The BSIA announces that James Kelly will be stepping down as Chief Executive of the Association. In the interim, David Wilkinson, Director of Technical Services, will oversee the r...

Reducing Unnecessary Alarms by Embracing Lone Worker Technology
15.10.2018 • News

Reducing Unnecessary Alarms by Embracing Lone Worker Technology

The increase in organisations using accredited lone worker devices is reducing unnecessary call outs to alarms by police forces, impacting significantly on costs to the taxpayer an...

Off the Record with James Kelly
19.09.2018 • TopstoriesSecurity

Off the Record with James Kelly

Get to know inspirational characters of the Security Industry in GIT SECURITYs series. Name: James Kelly Position, Company: CEO, BSIA Ltd Date of Birth: 19th June 1961 Homet...

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18.09.2018 • News

Cash Couriers are Put at Risk Due to Council Restrictions

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is raising concerns on behalf of the cash and valuables in transit (CViT) industry regarding proposed vehicle traffic and access re...

BSIA welcomes new Chairman
06.09.2018 • News

BSIA welcomes new Chairman

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) welcomes Simon Banks, Group Managing Director of CSL, as their new Chairman.Simon brings with him a wealth of knowledge gained thro...

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13.08.2018 • News

BSIA welcomes publication of Home Office Security Industry Authority Review

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the publication of the Security Industry Authority Triennial Review 2016 to 2017.The Review, conducted on behalf of th...

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17.07.2018 • News

British Security Awards 2018: Excellence in Security

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has celebrated the outstanding work within the security industry on the national stage at the British Security Awards in London.Hel...

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18.06.2018 • News

BSIA: Exclusive Events at IFSEC 2018

IFSEC International 2018 is set to be another impressive event, with an extensive seminar programme and a wide range of security products and services on show. While there is plent...

Devlopment of Electronic Call Handling Operation (Echo) Project
18.08.2017 • News

Devlopment of Electronic Call Handling Operation (Echo) Project

The British Security Industry Association, Fire Industry Association and Fire Security Association are pleased to be playing a key role in the development of a new Electronic Call...

BSIA Forges Closer American Links Ahead of Brexit
10.08.2017 • News

BSIA Forges Closer American Links Ahead of Brexit

The British Security Industry Association and its American equivalent, the Security Industry Association (SIA), have jointly signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the f...

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06.06.2017 • News

New Business Awards By BSIA

Three new awards have been launched by the British Security Industry Association, to expand its existing awards programme and invite contributions from all sectors of Association m...

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28.04.2016 • News

Liverpool Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is holding the first Crime Prevention Exhibition and Conference in Liverpool on the 25th May 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This f...

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21.03.2016 • News

BSIA: Nominations for the 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards

The British Security Industry Association has opened the 2016 Apprentice Installer Awards for nominations. These esteemed awards recognise the very best emerging talent from the el...

BSIA publishes guide to procuring Intruder & hold-up alarm systems and services
21.12.2015 • News

BSIA publishes guide to procuring Intruder & hold-up alarm systems and services

British Security Industry Association publishes guide to procuring Intruder hold-up alarm systems and servicesThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a guide...

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22.10.2015 • News

BSIA urges people to secure their properties this winter

As British Summer Time (BST) officially comes to an end this Sunday (25th October) and the nights become longer, the British Security Industry Association reiterates the importance...

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12.10.2015 • News

BSIA welcomes revision of British Standard BS7958

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the revision of British Standard BS7958 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Management and operation Code of Practice, ...

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24.03.2015 • News

BSIA Training Providers speak out in defence of reputable suppliers

Members of the British Security Industry Association's Training Providers Section have spoken out in response to a BBC undercover investigation which revealed incidents of malpract...

The Role of IP Technology within the UK’s Surveillance Network
27.01.2015 • TopstoriesManagement

The Role of IP Technology within the UK’s Surveillance Network

With between 4 million and 5.9 million CCTV surveillance cameras in the UK alone, the CCTV industry, both in the UK and globally, is one of the largest sectors within the security ...

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26.01.2015 • News

BSIA Survey Results Spotlight Strong Middle East Demand for UK Security Solutions

New research carried out on behalf of the British Security Industry Association's Export Council in the lead-up to the recent Intersec 2015 exhibition in Dubai serves to underline ...

BSIA appoints David Wilkinson as Director of Technical Services
14.01.2015 • News

BSIA appoints David Wilkinson as Director of Technical Services

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Wilkinson to the position of Director of Technical Services. Promoted from the posi...

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19.12.2014 • News

BSIA Information Destruction event raises £3000 in aid of children's charity

The Information Destruction Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) held a networking event in Birmingham on 4th December, with a charity auction raising an imp...

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17.12.2014 • News

New database helps jewellers identify stolen watches

A new initiative to help jewellers, pawnbrokers and police to identify and trace stolen watches is being launched in January by intelligence sharing organisation, SaferGems.Acting ...

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09.12.2014 • News

Manchester Security Exhibition and Conference 2015

A popular exhibition and conference is set to return to Manchester next year, as the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced that its free-to-attend Manchester S...

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15.10.2014 • News

BSIA calls for increased engagement in CCTV standards development

Rapid development in the field of CCTV standards and regulation has prompted the British Security Industry Association to call for increased engagement by industry practitioners in...

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28.08.2014 • News

BSIA launches new guide to securing Heritage properties

BSIA launches new guide to securing Heritage propertiesThe British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently published a new Guide to Security of Heritage Properties (Form ...

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21.08.2014 • News

BSIA Export Council welcomes Ian Moore as Chairman

Following the British Security Industry Association's AGM, Elmdene Ltd's Managing Director, Ian Moore, has been appointed Chairman of the Association's dedicated Export Council.Wit...

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10.07.2014 • News

BSIA launches end-user barometer survey

As engagement with end-users continues to top the British Security Industry Association's agenda, the trade body has launched an annual survey aimed at measuring changing attitudes...

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17.04.2014 • News

CCTV Code of Practice revised to reflect Government requirements

An important Code of Practice for the CCTV sector has been revised by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) in order to reflect the very latest in surveillance camera in...

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15.04.2014 • News

Surveillance Camera Commissioner to speak at BSIA seminar

A popular CCTV seminar and exhibition is set to arrive in Birmingham this summer, and will provide an opportunity for CCTV companies to reach out to delegates from a range of organ...

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17.02.2014 • News

BSIA: Antony Porter appointed as new Surveillance Camera Commissioner

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the Home Office's appointment of Antony Porter QPM LLB as Surveillance Camera Commissioner. Announced last week follow...

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26.11.2013 • News

BSIA members invited to tender for Commonwealth Games security contracts

Security arrangements for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games have taken a major step forward, as the event's organising committee announced a list of 19 security suppliers who hav...

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12.11.2013 • News

New Specialist Services Section a 'welcome addition' to the BSIA

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is pleased to announce the official launch of the Association's newest section of membership - the Specialist Services (SpS) Sectio...

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23.08.2013 • News

Women in security asked to share their experiences in industry survey

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) an...

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13.08.2013 • News

BSIA members defend the use of ‘zero hours' contracts in security

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 conc...

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03.01.2013 • News

Security technology combating growing problem of oil theft

The price of heating oil has rocketed in recent months, leading to a worrying increase in oil theft, especially in rural areas of the UK. Members of the British Security Industry A...

Diversity of forensic marking technology reflected in BSIA section re-brand
27.11.2012 • News

Diversity of forensic marking technology reflected in BSIA section re-brand

The Cash and Property Marking section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has updated its identity and revitalised its strategic objectives in recognition of the gr...

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11.10.2012 • News

Increased demand for retail security technology expected in 2013

Research undertaken by security trade body the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has revealed an increase in demand for security from the retail sector over the past 12...

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13.07.2012 • News

New event set to prepare Scottish businesses for security challenges

A brand new event is set to provide Scottish businesses with a wealth of advice and guidance on security issues, including the centralisation of Scottish fire and police services, ...

The Main Functions of the BSIA and One of Its Member Companies, TDSi
29.05.2012 • TopstoriesSecurity

The Main Functions of the BSIA and One of Its Member Companies, TDSi

Ground-breaking and innovative companies find it difficult to get legislation changed or to establish standards of practice by themselves. Here, a trade association will represent ...

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04.04.2012 • News

BSIA section highlights importance of understanding industry standards

With the average data breach costing UK firms around £1.9m annually (findings from research by security firm Symantec), and the new European data privacy framework asking for great...

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29.03.2012 • News

UK: Government support leads to 39% decrease in cash-in-transit attacks

The continued partnership between government, the security industry and its customers has led to a 39% decrease in the number of attacks on cash-in-transit couriers in the UK in th...

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09.03.2012 • News

BSIA Cash and Property Marking section pledges to safeguard the interests of customers

As part of its commitment towards promoting high standards in the sector, members of the Cash and Property Marking (CPM) section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)...

BSIA appoints Christo Bosch as Business Development Manager
17.02.2012 • News

BSIA appoints Christo Bosch as Business Development Manager

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Christo Bosch, who joined the Association this week as Business Development Manager.Thi...

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20.12.2011 • News

Heating oil theft: how security systems can protect rural communities

As temperatures drop and fuel prices continue to rise, members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are helping to protect consumers against a worrying increase in h...

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09.11.2011 • News

CCTV still crucial to community safety three months after UK riots, says BSIA

A shift in public perception of CCTV has been revealed by a recent survey conducted by a member of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). With World Town Planning Day an...

BSIA Close Protection section announces Mike O'Neill as new Chairman in preparation for 2012
25.10.2011 • News

BSIA Close Protection section announces Mike O'Neill as new Chairman in preparation for 2012

The Close Protection section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has elected Mike O'Neill as its new Chairman. A Chartered Security Professional, Mike was among the...

BSIA launches Business Crime Conference 2011
24.10.2011 • News

BSIA launches Business Crime Conference 2011

A free of charge conference and exhibition is launching in Surrey this November to help companies based in the South East of the UKunderstand the diverse security challenges they f...

Security consultancies can help businesses make the right choices, says BSIA
02.08.2011 • News

Security consultancies can help businesses make the right choices, says BSIA

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has published a new guide to help businesses understand how security consultancies can play a vital role in helping them make the r...

Online guide to guard force motivation
21.07.2011 • News

Online guide to guard force motivation

The 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 g...

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20.07.2011 • News

BSIA welcomes UK governments counter-terror strategy CONTEST

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the UK Government's publication of a revised version of its counter-terror strategy, also known as CONTEST. Third edit...

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14.06.2011 • News

Security Alliance sets up working groups

The Security Alliance today released details of the working groups that would be created to review the recommendations for a future regulatory framework shortly to be published by ...

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06.06.2011 • News

Security can cut costs and reduce environmental footprint

With 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 B...

BSIA: Security a must to avoid terrorist retaliation
05.05.2011 • News

BSIA: Security a must to avoid terrorist retaliation

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 th...

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27.04.2011 • News

BSIA: Training providers group launched

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 f...