Risk Xtra

09/08/2024

Responsible for the delivery of the northern security and events division for the business

Carlisle Support Services has appointed public and private security expert, John Lambert as Managing Director of Security and Events in the North. With a background that stems across 15 years within the public and private sectors, John is well-placed to advise, facilitate, and manage this division f

08/08/2024

Primary fires, which pose the most significant threats to life and property, saw a 7.2% reduction from the previous year
CheckFire

Following the release of the latest government fire and rescue incident statistics for the year ending March 2024, Toria Jones from CheckFire discusses the data and suggests steps that can be taken to further reduce incidents: “The latest government fire and rescue incident statistics for the yea

29/07/2024

The objective is to protect people, property, and the environment in the UK whilst enabling innovation and economic growth in the construction and property sectors without compromising fire safety

The FPA has released six key policy statements calling on the new government to put fire life safety and property protection at the heart of its built environment strategy. For decades the Fire Protection Association has worked to reduce risks and improve fire safety in UK buildings, sharing fire

22/01/2024

The ‘friendly threat’ of activism poses a new challenge for security firms, and it’s gradually crept in over recent years
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The role of security firms in managing activist protests in an era of societal polarisation In an era marked by escalating activism due to societal polarisation, special events attract individuals eager to leverage a prominent platform for their causes. Media reports frequently highlight protests

18/01/2024

When an incident occurs, all the actions, protocols and decisions taken by staff are recorded in one location for greater decision-making capability, transparency, and auditing purposes

Alexandra Palace is the latest organisation to sign up to Halo (v5), the crowd safety, security and threat management platform. Halo Solutions, the designers of the platform will equip the Grade II-listed premises with a range of crowd safety and security capabilities to protect its buildings, servi

12/12/2023

Providing a smoother experience for operators, particularly in large city-wide or multi-site deployments
Genetec Inc.

Genetec has announced a new version of its unified security platform, Security Center. The latest version of Security Center brings new mapping enhancements, including a new map widget for dashboards and improved zoom behaviour, providing a smoother experience for operators, particularly in large

11/12/2023

Heald discusses rising retail crime concerns with the British Independent Retailers Association’s (Bira) CEO, Andrew Goodacre
Heald

Business owners face a mounting challenge in combating the rising threat of retail crime, particularly the increasing risk of ram raids. Hostile vehicle mitigation specialists, Heald highlights the critical need for collaboration between local authorities and retail businesses to strengthen security

20/10/2023

Sabre has significantly enhanced security measures, reducing the risk of unauthorised access without compromising on speed or aesthetic design
Gunnebo

Gunnebo Entrance Control solutions have been installed at travel software and technology specialist Sabre’s remodelled office in Uruguay, to ensure the safety and well-being of its employees, clients and visitors. Sabre’s base in Uruguay is currently home to over 800 staff. To help meet entrance

19/10/2023

By replacing paper worksheets and job cards with end-to-end digital workflows, Angloco has reduced the time and resource taken to manage its rapidly expanding service team
BigChange

Manufacturer of firefighting and rescue vehicles and equipment, Angloco, is using a cloud-based job management system and mobile app to support growth. Since implementing the 6-in-1 BigChange system, Angloco has reportedly doubled its production capacity and increased turnover by nearly 100 per cent

19/06/2023

National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre sees which areas reported the highest levels of cybercrime for every 10,000 people

15/06/2023

A survey of BSIA members suggests security businesses have increased the size of their workforces by almost a fifth (16 per cent) since July 2022

08/05/2023

A survey of BSIA members suggests security businesses have increased the size of their workforces by almost a fifth (16 per cent) since July 2022