BSIA Reports Increase in Security Demand Following UK Riots

Members of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) have reported an increase in requests for security as a result of the riots that have affected the country this week. read more

BSIA Provides Advice to Lone Workers for Personal Safety

With more than six million people in the U.K. working alone or without close or direct supervision, personal safety is of paramount concern. read more

BSIA: Security Should be Available to Elude Terrorism

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is urging British organizations to step up security in the wake of Osama Bin Laden's death.  read more

BSIA Establishes New Training Providers Group

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a dedicated group within its membership for companies that supply training services to the security industry in the U.K. The group met in April for the first time to discuss objectives and the way forward, and currently consists of existing BSIA members as well as companies new to the association. read more

Pan European Certification Provides Niche for Small Businesses

ne of the EU's main objectives is to facilitate reciprocal trade between its member countries. In the security equipment manufacturers' environment, however, this has not proved as effective as companies may have hoped. Increasingly standards have been written to provide the platform for uniform independent testing but this in itself is not enough. Consequently, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), trade association for the private security industry in the U.K., and its Security Equipment Manufacturers Section have been long-term supporters of pan European certification whereby the quality mark is recognized in all member countries.  read more

Surveillance Becomes Crucial for Crime Prevention

Following the second reading of the Protection of Freedoms Bill in the House of Commons, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is welcoming the positive comments made by many MPs in support of the crime-solving capabilities of surveillance systems. read more

The Security Alliance Outlines the Position of Security Regulations

The Security Alliance has outlined its official position on the future of regulation in the security industry, citing reduced regulatory costs and administrative burdens among the key objectives for the new regulatory regime. read more

BSIA Calls for Security Measures Improvements for Reducing Retail Crimes

Following the publication of the results from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Retail Crime Survey 2010, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) urges retailers to up their game in the fight against retail crime by improving their in-store security and seeking advice from reputable security companies. read more

BSIA Research Reinforces the Importance of Surveillance Regulations

Research carried out by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) amongst its surveillance section members has confirmed that the sector understands the vital role played by regulation. read more

BSIA: Video Analytics Helps Combat Terrorism on British Public Transportation

With the US, Japan and several other countries issuing warnings about travel through Europe, and France issuing a UK-terror alert advising “extreme vigilance” on British public transport and popular attractions, the BSIA looks at the UK's response, and how technology is attempting to prevent another tragedy like 7/7. read more

BSIA Calls for Attention to UK Security Regulations

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has called for the Home Secretary to carefully consider the implications of the rumored abolition of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), following recent speculation in the press that the security industry regulator is about to be scrapped.  read more