Full list of national finalists announced - BSA 2020

Published: 02 Jun, 2020

The full list of national finalists for the BSIA's British Security Awards have been released - and we hope you are as pleased with them as we are!

Outstanding security personnel recognised across the UK by BSIA

Published: 26 May, 2020

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the regional winners of the security personnel categories for the British Security Awards (BSA).

BSIA to move British Security Awards to an online broadcast for 2020

Published: 19 May, 2020

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is moving its British Security Awards event to an online broadcast for 2020.

CoESS, ESTA & UNI Europa: Governments must secure the Cash Cycle in times of COVID-19

Published: 18 May, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is a cause of grave concern for cash management companies and trade unions. ESTA, COESS, and UNI Europa have released a joint statement...

BSIA to host broadcast with CBW on financial wellbeing during lockdown

Published: 15 May, 2020

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is to host a broadcast next week alongside Associate Members Carter Backer Winter (CBW).

Security’s Role During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published: 14 May, 2020

TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies, discusses how the Security Industry has been prominent in protecting people and property during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how security providers will be playing a vital role as the UK’s restrictions begin to be relaxed.

Smiths Detection launches Ultraviolet Light Upgrade Kits for checkpoints capable of killing 99.9% of microorganisms on baggage trays

Published: 13 May, 2020

Smiths Detection today announced the launch of its new ultraviolet (UVC) light kits capable of destroying up to 99.9% of microorganisms present on baggage trays at the security checkpoint.

PRICELESS ARTIFACTS IN IRAQ PROTECTED AGAINST THEFT USING NEW SMARTWATER ‘FORENSIC FINGERPRINTING’

Published: 12 May, 2020

Hundreds of thousands of priceless artifacts in several museums in Iraq have been protected from the threat of theft and looting by marking them with a unique invisible code, created by BSIA member SmartWater Technology, in a new security protocol that is to be made available around the World to protect ‘at risk’ museums, historic and archaeological sites.

Government Extends Job Retention Scheme – Here are the Highlights

Published: 12 May, 2020

Today the Chancellor announced an extension to the Government’s Job Retention Scheme, as well as potential increased flexibility to encourage and help employers and employees to manage the return to workplaces.

BSIA to run live broadcast to installers and integrators interested in membership

Published: 29 Apr, 2020

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is to run a live broadcast next week encouraging installers and system integrators to consider membership of the Association.

Wills, IHT planning and what the current Intestacy rules could mean for those left behind

Published: 28 Apr, 2020

In these times of uncertainty, having an valid, well considered Will is more important than ever, and, if like many of us, you are finding that you have a little more time on your hands than usual, now could be a could be the perfect opportunity to consider writing your Will or updating your existing one, and to think about the Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning that might be available.

Thank you to our key workers

Published: 20 Apr, 2020

COVID-19 continues to challenge life for all of us, but I am on the whole proud of the way people are reacting, supporting each other and coming together as communities. One such community is the private security sector. It was an incredibly important moment when the BSIA and SIA came together to lobby and ensure we are recognised as key workers. They have stood up for us as an industry at a time when it truly matters.

Affinity Benefits

Affinity Benefits are mutual agreements between the BSIA and other relevant associations, bringing benefits to membership.

Skills for Security call for guaranteed funding for independent training providers

Published: 26 Mar, 2020

Apprentice trainers to the fire and security sector, Skills for Security are calling on the Government for independent training providers’ funding to be protected during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Pyronix releases new Growth Acceleration with Pyronix (GAP) initiative; helping installation businesses to grow through providing innovating support services and techniques to partners. (UK & Republic of Ireland)

Published: 24 Mar, 2020

GAP – Growth Acceleration with Pyronix - is designed with time-pressured installers and system integrators in mind and provides easy access to free support services that will help security installation businesses thrive.

Statement from Abbey Petkar, managing director of Magenta Security on inclusion of SIA licenced guards in key worker roles.

Published: 24 Mar, 2020

"We are living in an unprecedented time where life as almost all those alive today know it faces incredible limitations and challenges. Not for generations has there been an opportunity for us to come together and work as one to bring our friends and family safely through such a trying time. Most importantly, we have the power as individuals to help mitigate the challenges caused by COVID-19 – we simply need to stay home." - Abbey Petkar

SECURITY AND FIRE SECTOR ISSUES FURTHER CALL FOR UKAS-ACCREDITED APPROVED COMPANIES TO BE DESIGNATED “KEY WORKERS”

Published: 24 Mar, 2020

Leading bodies within the Security and Fire sector, namely the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), Fire and Security Association (FSA), National Security Inspectorate (NSI), and the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) are re-iterating calls for employees of all security and fire safety companies approved by UKAS-accredited specialist certification bodies to be designated as “Key Workers”, to ensure environments not currently designated as “critical” continue to be protected.

NEW CSL CONNECTED VARIANT FOR EATON

Published: 20 Mar, 2020

CSL have announced that they have added another variant for Eaton to their award-winning CSL Connected range. The CSL Connected range has been extended to include a GSM variant for Eaton. Their GSM variant is now available to order from your chosen ARC.

BSIA to call on government to clarify critical worker status as concern in the security industry grows

Published: 19 Mar, 2020

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is urgently calling on the Government to clarify the status of its members in light of the possibility of a lockdown and the closure of UK schools.

All IP - BSIA encourages ARC number passing to BT Consumer

Published: 17 Mar, 2020

The BSIA is encouraging Alarm Receiving Centres to provide their incoming telephone numbers (the number the alarm device dials) as soon as possible to BT Consumer to ensure devices are not left without service.

BSIA creates Coronavirus page with useful resources

Published: 16 Mar, 2020

Useful resources and guidance for businesses from Government, NHS, PHE, and Industry on Coronavirus (COVID-19).

BSIA Technical update

Your telephone service is changing – Things to know and ask your alarm provider!

Published: 18 Feb, 2020

The UK telephone service is changing to a digital voice service. This is part of the Government’s drive for consumers and businesses to have access to digital online services via Broadband and other new services. It is also because the current phone network is ageing and needs to be replaced.

BSIA appoint Pauline Norstrom as Honorary Member

Published: 12 Feb, 2020

Pauline Norstrom has been appointed by the BSIA Board as Honorary Member of the Association. Pauline’s involvement with the BSIA stretches back over 20 years, holding the position of Chair of the Association from 2014-16 and serving six years as Chair of the Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) section.