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Securitas hosts annual firefighting weekend for graduate London Fire Brigade Fire Cadets

Published: 30 Sep, 2019

Securitas welcomed top Fire Cadets to the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-Marsh, for an action-packed firefighting weekend giving graduate cadets a safe and realistic insight into firefighting.

Arc Monitoring Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Published: 26 Sep, 2019

Arc Monitoring Celebrates 20th Anniversary Arc turns 20 this year, having been offering CCTV & Alarm Monitoring into the security industry since 1999. Based in Bristol, the independent NSI Gold Approved ARC provides their services to professional security installers across the UK and Ireland.

BSIA appoints new Director of Manpower & Export

Published: 12 Sep, 2019

The BSIA has appointed John MacAskill as the new Director of Manpower & Export.

Next Generation Networks - for Alarm Communications

Published: 14 Aug, 2019

BSIA Briefing – Brexit and the Private Security Industry – Staffing crises and contingency planning

Published: 28 Feb, 2019

There is no doubt that within the media there is a lot of talk about Brexit. With just over a month to go until our decision of which deal to take is made, there is still a lot of speculation regarding exactly what effects this will have on the UK.

Why aren't we more prepared?

Published: 09 Jan, 2019

I find it strange just how quiet the security industry is on the subject of Brexit. Whether you voted to leave or remain, whether you believe in the PM’s plan or think she is wasting valuable time, Brexit is undoubtedly the topic of the moment and will remain so for some time to come. Yet collectively the security industry remains relatively mute on its potential impact – which could be significant.

BSIA statement: James Kelly

Published: 11 Nov, 2018

The BSIA announces today that James Kelly will be stepping down as Chief Executive of the Association.

BSIA welcomes publication of Home Office Security Industry Authority Review

Published: 21 Jun, 2018

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed the publication of the Security Industry Authority Triennial Review 2016 to 2017, published last week.

Transforming the UK telephone network into an ALL IP platform – BT Consumer working with BSIA to get the industry prepared

Published: 31 May, 2018

As part of a global transformation of telephony services, the UK is undergoing a transformation from an analogue to ‘ALL IP’ platform across the UK. The BSIA is working closely with Ofcom and communication providers and other stakeholders to ensure our industry sector has the opportunity to voice its concerns and expectations as well as raise awareness of the changes and impact this will bring.

BSIA launches its rebranded national annual awards

Published: 14 May, 2018

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has renamed its Annual Luncheon and Awards as the British Security Awards.

Leading representatives meet to discuss impact of ALL-IP transition

Published: 01 May, 2018

A major networking event to talk about the forthcoming PSTN switch-off took place on 14th March 2018, as part of the British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Next Generation Network (NGN) meetings.

BSIA intelligence sharing unit appoints former Flying Squad Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Staff

Published: 14 Apr, 2018

Recently retired from a 30 year career with the Metropolitan Police, Sarah moved up from being a Police Constable patrolling the streets of North London in the mid-1990’s to becoming one of only two women to hold the role of Detective Chief Inspector in charge of the Flying Squad, tackling serious and organised crime. Sarah is now bringing her skills and work ethos to the SaferCash team within the BSIA.