BSIA: UK needs 62,000 new security officers to meet soaring demand
The UK’s private security industry must recruit, train and license more than 62,000 new security officers over the next 12 months to keep up with the growing demand for their services and keep the public safe. To meet demand the BSIA has today launched a major national initiative, ‘People, Property, Places: Professionally Protected’, to increase […]
The Security Institute and BSIA forge closer ties
The Security Institute and the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding, which will see both organisations promote and strengthen each other’s efforts to support security professionals and raise standards across the security sector. Both organisations are strong voices representing professional security in the UK, and under this new agreement the […]
BSIA hosts National Shred Day this October
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced it will be hosting its inaugural National Shred Day on behalf of its Information Destruction members, in partnership with independent national charity Crimestoppers. National Shred Day, which will be held at multiple locations across the United Kingdom on Saturday 2 October, is an opportunity for small businesses […]
British Security Awards winners revealed
The British Security Awards, presented by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), has recognised security officers and companies working to keep people, property and places safe during the last 18 months. Held online for a second year due to continued COVID-19 restrictions, the show also featured the Chairman’s Award, dedicated to Skills for Security Chairman […]
BSIA survey highlights public perceptions of security personnel
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 survey conducted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). Perceptions of the security officer, carried out by YouGov with support […]
BSIA pressures government over key worker status
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has called on the Government to clarify the status of its members in light of the possibility of a lockdown and the closure of UK schools. BSIA members cover a wide range of security services, from manpower and key holding services, security guarding personnel, cash couriers, technology centre monitoring […]
Westgrove Group personnel recognised at BSIA awards
Facilities management company the Westgrove Group has scooped a number of industry awards for its security personnel work. Six colleagues won regional awards in this year’s British Security Industry Association (BSIA) awards. There was further success in the ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction awards where the company scooped one of only 13 UK awards. […]
Two extra dates confirmed for BSIA’s apprenticeship framework breakfast briefings…
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has added two extra dates to its ‘Apprenticeship Breakfast Briefings’ series following the success of the first meeting held in Birmingham on December 7. Hosted in partnership with Skills for Security, the free-to-attend briefings will be held in January 2017 and plans to discuss the apprenticeship levy in detail; providing advice on how Skills for Security and the BSIA […]
BSIA to host breakfast briefings on new apprenticeship framework…
A series of free-to-attend and informative breakfast briefings hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) are set to bring crucial information to employers in the fire and security sectors ahead of important changes to the way apprenticeships are funded in England and Wales. In partnership with Skills for Security, the first is scheduled to be held in Birmingham, with two further […]
