AI - Automated Facial Recognition

The UK security industry's work on artificial intelligence, automated facial recognition

SECURITY OFFICER SERVICES APPRENTICESHIP SCOTLAND RECEIVES APPROVAL TO LAUNCH

Published: 28 Jul, 2021

Skills for Security will be launching a Security Officers Services Apprenticeship imminently in Scotland with the training delivered by the Security Industry Training Organisation (SITO).

BSIA celebrates the work of its members and fully supports ‘International Security Officers’ Day - 24th July 2021

Published: 23 Jul, 2021

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

BSIA launches inaugural National Shred Day in partnership with charity Crimestopppers

Published: 06 Jul, 2021

British Security Awards Online 2021 –security officers and companies recognised for their contribution in keeping people places and property safe

Published: 30 Jun, 2021

MANCHESTER ARENA INQUIRY – A STATEMENT FROM THE BSIA

Published: 21 Jun, 2021

RIA launches HS2 ‘Meet the Bidder Sessions’ over June 2021

Published: 02 Jun, 2021

British Security Awards finalists announced with the event confirmed to take place online on 30 June 2021.

Published: 12 May, 2021

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the full list of national finalists for its British Security Awards 2021, which will again take place as an online showcase event.

BSIA Cybersecurity group release new code of practice for manufacturers

Published: 28 Apr, 2021

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

Frontline security officers recognised across the UK for contribution during COVID-19

Published: 20 Apr, 2021

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recognised the work of its members’ frontline security officers across the United Kingdom during COVID-19 by announcing its regional security personnel winners for 2021.

Essex Police and the Metropolitan Police Issue Notice for Registered Alarm Receiving Centres to be ECHO-connected by 1st October 2021

Published: 30 Mar, 2021

ECHO (Electronic Call Handling Operations Ltd), the industry backed alarms handling operator, has today 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 new BSIA-approved and CPD accredited electronic security training programme

Published: 01 Mar, 2021

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.

Inspiring great people to do great things

Published: 08 Feb, 2021

To mark Apprenticeship Week (8th-14th February), Jim McSharry, our Early Careers Manager, shares his thoughts on Chubb's Apprenticeship Scheme and how we continue to invest in helping develop skills relevant to our business' needs.

BSIA launches industry-first ethical Automated Facial Recognition (AFR) framework

Published: 01 Feb, 2021

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

ECHO announces new board member

Published: 26 Jan, 2021

Ship2Shred make home office shredding simple & secure

Published: 20 Jan, 2021

A great solution for home workers or the self-employed. Send us your documents in the provided envelope and receive a Certi?cate of Destruction to con?rm they have been destroyed. All material is recycled.

Check out ShredStation's onsite granulator!

Published: 20 Jan, 2021

The UK’s ?rst shredding vehicle that can granulate documents to 2mm particles onsite!

BSIA launch regional security personnel rounds of British Security Awards

Published: 11 Jan, 2021

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) launches its 2021 celebration of the industry’s finest, the British Security Awards today, starting with the regional rounds of the security personnel categories.

BSIA win Business Member Association of the Year

Published: 17 Dec, 2020

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has won the Business Member Association of the Year Award at the Association of Association Executives Awards 2020, which was held last night (16 December).

ECHO Announces Successful End to End Testing of New Automated Alarm Signaling Service

Published: 23 Nov, 2020

ECHO (Electronic Call Handling Operations Ltd), the not-for-profit industry backed alarms handling operator, has completed the first ‘end-to-end’ testing of its new automated alarm signalling transmissions between an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) and the pioneering Essex Police Control Room.

Tavcom Training Celebrates 25 Years of Professionalising the Global Security Industry

Published: 18 Nov, 2020

Perception of security officers as an essential role ranked ‘slightly ahead of traffic wardens’

Published: 19 Oct, 2020

The current public perception of security officers seen as playing an ‘essential role’ in the United Kingdom, both prior and during the COVID-19 pandemic, is ranked only ‘slightly ahead of traffic wardens’, according to a recent survey.

ECHO Appoints General Manager

Published: 01 Oct, 2020

ECHO is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Taylor as General Manager, effective 1st October 2020.

B&M Waste Winners of CSR Award at the Echo Environment Awards

Published: 11 Sep, 2020

Carbon neutral waste management company B&M Waste, won the CSR Award at lasts nights Echo Environment Awards. B&M Waste were also finalists for the Green Business of the Year and former Education Programme Leader Maria Williams, a finalist for the Environmental Champion.