AURA UK Introduce Automated Welfare Checks to App

Thursday 15 January 2026 - BSIA COMMS

As the security landscape evolves, so too must the tools and processes that protect those working on the front lines. Aura’s latest feature demonstrates innovations that strengthen responder safety and operational oversight.

Aura UK has introduced Automatic Welfare Checks, a new in?app safety measure designed to support responders during prolonged callouts and provide control rooms with enhanced visibility.

Prioritising the Safety of Security Personnel

Responder welfare is a core responsibility across the private security sector. Incidents can extend unexpectedly, and ensuring the wellbeing of the individuals attending them is critical for safe and effective operations.

Aura’s Automatic Welfare Checks address this head?on. When a responder has been on site for more than an hour, the AURA app issues a prompt asking them to check in. This proactive measure:

  • Confirms the responder's safety
  • Provides operations with real-time situational awareness
  • Enables immediate escalation or support where required

A Simple Feature with Significant Impact

While the update is small in function, it carries substantial value. Automated prompts reduce the risk of delayed welfare checks, support compliance with duty?of?care standards, and help ensure responders remain connected throughout longer deployments.

The introduction of Automatic Welfare Checks highlights how technology can reinforce the human element of security. By safeguarding responders — not just customers — Aura supports the wider industry mission to raise standards, improve safety practices, and ensure end?to?end protection across every stage of incident response.