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.

FIA and BSIA write a joint letter to the Government on the impact of the UKCA mark

Published: 04 Sep, 2020

BSIA welcomes extension of Thatcham certification withdrawal as new British Standard is developed

Published: 01 Sep, 2020

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has welcomed certification body Thatcham’s extension to the withdrawal of their Whole Vehicle Marking certification to 31st December 2022 to give time for a new British Standard to be introduced as its replacement.

New contracts help Integrity Security plan for a ‘technology’ driven future

Published: 28 Aug, 2020

Elmdene Launch NEW products to help adjust to a “New Normal”

Published: 18 Aug, 2020

Elmdene International are pleased to announce the launch of a new set of products, to help keep people safe during this time.

How do you manage travel-related quarantine?

Published: 17 Aug, 2020

In June, a two-week quarantine was brought in for most people entering the UK from overseas. Though many countries have since been exempted from the rules because of their lower coronavirus rates, quarantine restrictions have been reapplied to several countries including Spain, France, Netherlands, Malta, Luxembourg, Belgium, Andorra, Bahamas, Monaco, Turks & Caicos, and Aruba.

BSIA urges alarm installers to take action on their alarm signalling estates in advance of the UK’s transition to an IP voice-based telephony service

Published: 17 Aug, 2020

Take action now: The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is urging security installers to take swift action on their alarm signalling estates in advance of the transition to an all IP (Internet Protocol) fibre based voice service with migration in some areas taking place as early as this autumn.

Fire, Emergency and Security Systems industry unite to promote sector skills

Published: 11 Aug, 2020

The Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) industry has introduced a new Occupational Qualification Structure leading to Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Card recognition, aimed at promoting high standards and skills.

BSIA cybersecurity group release new code of practice for installers

Published: 29 Jul, 2020

The Guild of Security Industry Professionals launches in the UK!

Published: 28 Jul, 2020

Cash is a SAFE choice

Published: 21 Jul, 2020

The BSIA, SaferCash and the wider Cash in transit industry have put together a visual report on why cash is a SAFE choice

BSIA welcomes latest Securitas campaign displaying the critical importance of security personnel during COVID-19  

Published: 08 Jul, 2020

Securitas has produced three videos celebrating and displaying the importance of critical security personnel during COVID-19, which has been highly welcomed by the BSIA.

BSIA hosts industry experts to discuss the future of security officer services post COVID-19

Published: 03 Jul, 2020

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is holding a BSIA Broadcast with leading industry experts on how security officer services will adapt and be perceived as we leave lockdown and navigate the effects of COVID-19 on the industry and the infrastructure of the country.

British Security Awards – security officers recognised for their contribution during COVID-19

Published: 01 Jul, 2020

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) flagship event, the British Security Awards, has recognised all the security officers working on the frontline during COVID-19, awarding a special Chairman’s Recognition Award to all its security guarding companies. The award was announced by Chairman Simon Banks at the culmination of the celebrations of all the national winners, which this year for the first time ever, were delivered online due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

IFSEC and FIREX International partner with Skills for Security to launch an exclusive digital career development programme

Published: 19 Jun, 2020

IFSEC International and FIREX International have partnered with Skills for Security to deliver an exclusive programme of digital training and career development: Training Week.

Security industry to reset perceptions of security officers in the public domain

Published: 12 Jun, 2020

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has joined forces with the Security Institute and the Security Commonwealth to run an awareness campaign to highlight the essential role that Security Officers play in public life, and to increase respect and recognition for their capabilities.

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CSL ANNOUNCE NEW SIM PARTNERSHIP WITH ORISEC

Published: 05 Jun, 2020

A Managed Roaming SIM will now be supplied with all Orisec Panels that include their GSM module, providing secure connectivity and the ability to roam to 2G/3G/4G on all major networks.