Tim Janes elected vice chair of Board of Directors at Business Continuity...
The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) has announced that Tim Janes Hon FBCI will be the new vice chair of the Board of Directors at the organisation, as voted for by fellow members of the Global...
View ArticleCrimestoppers and LINK renew crime-fighting partnership for ninth year in...
Alongside LINK, the UK’s cash machine network, Crimestoppers has reaffirmed its commitment to combating physical attacks on ATMs and card fraud by renewing the two organisations’ dedicated...
View ArticleInterpol and United Nations forge closer ties against transnational crime and...
United Nations (UN) Member States have adopted a major resolution by consensus which is specifically designed to further enhance collaboration between the UN and Interpol against transnational crime...
View Article“Millions placing themselves at risk of fraud chasing bargains online”...
New research released by Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA UK) shows that 31% of online shoppers admit they’re more likely to take a financial risk if an online retailer offers them a bargain. This means...
View ArticleMitie announces half-year results for six-month period ending 30 September 2016
Operating profit before other items at FM solutions provider Mitie Group plc stands at £35.4 million (HY16: £58.1 million). Loss before tax of £(100.4) million (HY16:£45.1 million) is stated after...
View ArticleMerseyside Police uses DNA intruder spray to catch shop burglars in Operation...
Merseyside Police is using the SelectaDNA intruder spray as part of a new operation designed to mark out burglars targeting shops across Merseyside in the run-up to Christmas. Police patrols will also...
View ArticleCIS Security announced as finalist in five categories for 2016 Security &...
Having enjoyed a successful year with recognition from the BIFM, as well as a host of individual awards and high profile business wins, London-based CIS Security is now hopeful of scooping further...
View Article80% of shoppers demand transparency from online retailers after data breach...
Online shoppers want retailers to be transparent and honest if they’ve suffered a security breach. That’s according to a new UK consumer survey commissioned by NTT Security, the global information...
View ArticlePilgrims Group Training Academy moves to expand safety and First Aid...
Pilgrims Group’s Training Academy has gained accreditation and centre approval from two education providing bodies, namely City & Guilds and the medical training evaluation body, Qualsafe. As a...
View ArticleSecurity Industry Authority warns of fake security companies asking for...
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is warning that there has been a recent increase in adverts for fictitious security companies who advertise security jobs, and then ask for training or licensing...
View ArticleFIRESA Council and Chief Fire Officers Association organise Joint Seminar for...
The third joint FIRESA Council and Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) event will take place on Wednesday 1 March 2017 at the Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh. The event involves an essential...
View ArticleMitie begins five-year partnership with Scottish Police Authority and...
Facilities management company Mitie has been awarded a new five-year contract with the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to provide hard FM services for...
View ArticleBRC Global Standards accelerates transition towards brand protection leader...
BRC Global Standards – the world’s largest provider of safety and quality standards programmes for food and non-food manufacture, packaging, storage and distribution – has announced a transfer of...
View ArticleDigital forensics expert calls upon industry support for National College of...
Acknowledged as one of the UK’s leading innovators of digital forensic technologies, Andrew Sheldon has issued a call for industry professionals to support the proposed plan from the Qufaro Group for a...
View ArticleMetropolitan Police Service to begin testing proposed restructure of local...
From January 2017, the Metropolitan Police Service will begin testing a proposed restructure of local policing. This will entail moving from a Borough-based policing model to Basic Command Units (BCU)....
View ArticleBSIA member companies triumph at 2016 Security and Fire Excellence Awards
No less than 20 British Security Industry Association (BSIA) member companies were recognised for their commitment to providing top class security products and services at this year’s Security and Fire...
View ArticleASIS China 2016 Conference addresses evolving risk landscape for security...
The ASIS China 2016 Conference took place successfully in Shanghai on 14 and 15 November. Over 150 attendees registered, with many leading global and regional organisations represented. In addition to...
View ArticleISS Group issues Interim Report noting “steady performance” for...
Security solutions and general FM specialist ISS Group has published its Interim Report for the first nine months of 2016, noting a “steady performance” and “extraordinary dividend” (at DKK 4.00 per...
View ArticleCounter-Terrorism Awareness Week focuses on partnership working to counter...
The threat to the UK from international terrorism is currently set at ‘Severe’, which means that an attack is highly likely. Safeguarding the UK from the threats from terrorism and extremism are...
View ArticleSecuring Ofsted Results for Schools
Ofsted inspections are enough to put fear into any self-respecting school, but beyond ensuring pupils derive the best grades, it’s less well known that inspectors can also mark a school down if it has...
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