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Satia Rai, CEO, IPSA Four Billion Women. One Global Movement. This journey is personal to me. I want my nieces to grow up in a world where gender equality is the norm, a world where they can be whoever they want to be, feel safe, and never have to question their worth or their place. I want this for all women and girls. There are over four billion women and girls in the world. Yet 129 million girls are still denied access to education, and millions more are denied their basic

Michael Kill, CEO, Night-time Industries Association Since its inception, the S12, now more recently referred to as the "Security Leadership Group", has been one of the most divisive developments the private security industry has experienced in recent years. It was introduced with positive rhetoric. In its early stages, it was supported by civil servants and positioned as a unifying vehicle — a forum intended to bring security leaders together to advance standards, strengthen

Nominations are now open for this year's LGBTQ+ Defence Awards ! Visibility of LGBTQ+ role models across Defence is vital to empowering more LGBTQ+ people to feel safe, comfortable and supported in the sector, and able to completely be themselves among their colleagues.  People who feel they can embrace their employer’s culture and values, and be accepted for who they are, are more likely to thrive in the workplace. Take a look at the nominations and get your team recognised!

IPSA will be hosting a major event to mark International Women's Day 2026. 'Celebrating Women in Protective Services' will take place at 116 Pall Mall on Thursday 5 March, and will feature a keynote speech by Minister for Safeguarding & Violence Against Women and Girls, Jess Phillips MP . Hosted by ISPA Patron Payzee Mahmod , the sold out event will also feature the following speakers: Helen Issacs: City of London Police Sian Doherty: Arc Monitoring Sim Sian: Mitie Helen Mac

The latest report from Security Research Initiative has been published – ‘What will it take to enhance perceptions of the work of security professionals?’. The aims of the research were to gauge views on the current perception of security, explore the actions needed to enhance perceptions of private security, and begin to establish which of these are considered most important. The research is based on the views of security professionals from in-house security, security suppl

Overview   On 15 January 2026, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) updated the official guidance on when an SIA licence is required. This includes significant clarification affecting CCTV / Public Space Surveillance (PSS) operations.  These changes do not amend legislation, but they clarify definitions and expand examples relevant to day to day operations.    Key Areas Updated (15 January 2026)   The following updates were made by the SIA :  “Job activities that need a li

Following yesterday's World Hijab Day, we are pleased to announce a partnership with Blue Light Hijab that brings important news for the security industry. The Blue Light Hijab Project is a pioneering initiative from Leicestershire Police , creating a bespoke, safety-compliant hijab for Muslim women on the frontline. Born from two decades of work to address the lack of suitable religious headwear in policing, it was developed in collaboration with De Montfort University  to

Next week, our CEO  Satia Rai will be speaking at  Intersec Expo  2026 in Dubai.  Satia will be joined by  Ella Cullen , CEO of  RELLEN  (and an IPSA Women in Protective Services (WIPS) Ambassador) and will be speaking on the following panel: 'Everyday Security, Extraordinary Impact: Lessons from the NextGen of Women Leaders' on 12 January (11.40am) at the Dubai World Trade Centre, International Security Leader Summit.  "Intersec Expo is here and I’m proud to be speaking for

Our CEO  Satia Rai will be speaking at the Women in Industry Network 's webinar, 'Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Change Across the Safety & Security Industry'. As we settle into 2026, now is the moment to think about the kind of industry we want to build - and the leadership it will need to thrive. Progress across fire, health, safety and security doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when people across the sector - leaders, allies and advocates - actively support better r

Our CEO  Satia Rai has been included as a UK Top Voice in the Security Industry in the Special Influencers edition of  Security Journal UK (SJUK) . "This recognition belongs to the 450,000+ security officers who show up every day to protect our people, our places, and our communities - you are the heartbeat of this industry. Thank you to  Security Journal UK (SJUK)  and  James Thorpe  for the recognition and for featuring my voice alongside respected leaders. "To my network,

We're excited to announce the first speaker for our leading International Women's Day event in March, Chief Superintendent  Helen Isaac QPM   Helen brings almost 30 years of service and experience, having joined the City of London Police in 1997, working in community policing, response and firearms; she has also worked with the National Protective Security Authority on the development and implementation of Disruptive Effects science to counter hostile reconnaissance. We are l

I officially launched No Guard Alone at  International Security Expo late last year and I was overwhelmed by the incredible interactions afterwards. The fact the message resonated so strongly reminded me why this campaign matters so much. So what is No Guard Alone? It’s simple: no frontline security professional - no matter where they are, what shift they’re on, or what they’re facing - should feel like they have to carry the weight of their struggles alone. Because safegua

IPSA has appointed two new Frontline Ambassadors, Charlotte Wigg and Bethany Delaney . Charlotte is Head of Crowd Safety & Events with SGC Security Services ; having worked in the industry for seven years, she has progressed from bars and nightclubs to running some extraordinary stadiums across the UK. "I have a strong passion for working within the security industry, continuously learning each day to ensure my knowledge expands. Despite the challenges I've faced, my commitm

IPSA wishes its members, partners and colleagues a peaceful and prosperous start to the new calendar year and to thank you all for your support over the last 12 months. We would like to offer a special thanks as we begin the year to our frontline security officers, who as ever have worked in keeping us professionally protected over the festive period, many of which will have been working long and potentially challenging shifts; as both industry professionals and members of th

We are pleased to be publishing our EDI Calendar for 2026! Celebration and awareness days are great opportunities to open and develop important conversations and our calendar is a great way of making most of them with the following tips: Promote belonging: Bring a sense of belonging to your workplace by highlighting important events and promoting diversity and inclusion; daily reminders increase awareness and makes your colleagues feel more valued and appreciated. Go beyond

Today we remember our colleague, Gaby Hutchinson , who lost their life in the line of duty three years ago today. We send our love to the Hutchinson family and their friends, not just today, but every day. You and Gaby are always in our thoughts. "Though I never had the privilege of meeting Gaby in person, I have learned who they were through the stories shared - an extraordinary human being, committed, kind, and proud of the work they did. They were loved, respected, and val

As we approach the end of the year and celebrations for Christmas begin in earnest, we would like to thank all our members, partners and colleagues for what has been one of the most important years in IPSA's 67 year history, as we go from strength to strength, representing and supporting our members. At the forefront of our thoughts and well wishes are our frontline security officers, who as ever have worked in keeping us professionally protected, 24 hours a day, seven days a

Last week, I travelled to Durham to meet our new  IPSA  corporate member,  HSS Hinson Security Services . Once again, I found myself emotional and proud to say so. What I witnessed stays with you. I met three generations of women in security - a grandmother wanting to renew her SIA licence, a mother ( Victoria Tiffin ) who fought through a life-critical illness, and a daughter ( Bethany Delaney ) rising confidently through the ranks. The pride, love and respect between them i

We are proud to be partnering with the Security Industry Authority  (SIA) on delivering a key webinar on the strategic review of qualifications to our valued IPSA members. We believe that higher security standards benefit everyone: the public, employers and the dedicated professionals who make up our industry. These standards begin with training, which underpins the knowledge and professionalism required to be effective. Taking place this Thursday ( 18 December at 9:00am ), T

Yesterday, I witnessed the true power of what happens when communities come together as a collective. The energy, the unity, the purpose - unforgettable. At the  Sharifa Ibrahim Foundation  (SIF) leadership event, the students were sensational - confident, ambitious and joyous, and  Lord Rami Ranger FRSA 's personal story about being raised by a single mother and his refugee journey moved the entire room. His words were powerful beyond anything a post can capture. Standing at