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IPSA CEO Satia Rai will be speaking at a major industry event to support awareness and understanding of Protect Duty (Martyn's Law) with health care environments. Organised by IPSA members SGC Security Services, in joint collaboration with Kettering General Hospital (KGH), the webinar is aimed at NHS colleagues and those working in security and safety roles. An upcoming visit to KGH will be used as a live example of how proportionate security measures and preparedness can be

IPSA CEO Satia Rai will be one of the four select judges at this year's Heroes of Retail Risk Awards. The Heroes of Retail Risk Awards take place on 18th June 2026, following Retail Risk – London, at the Novotel Hammersmith West, London. Taking its cue from The Daily Mail Pride of Britain Awards, this new event shines a spotlight on selfless actions, bravery and acts of kindness in our industry. The security guard who bravely saves the day. The cashier who recognises a victim

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched a public consultation on its draft section 12 statutory guidance. The guidance sets out how the SIA intends to carry out its role as regulator for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law. The new law is expected to come into force in Spring 2027. Martyn’s Law – named in memory of Martyn Hett, who was one of 22 people killed in the horrific Manchester Arena terrorist attack – aims to keep people

Last week, I joined 100+ leaders at the Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) event at Ashurst LLP, focused on a whole-of-society response to domestic abuse. Through our strategic partnership with EIDA, the message is clear: 1 in 4 people are affected. £17bn annual cost to UK employers. Halving VAWG in 10 years is only possible through collective action. Domestic abuse is not a private issue. It is a workplace issue. Employers are critical to prevention, early interv

We are really excited that THREE of our Directors and one of our Frontline Ambassadors will be speaking on the national stage at next week's The Security Event (TSE) at the NEC in Birmingham! Our CEO Satia Rai, Director of Events, Marie Diane Tyler, Chair David Fullerton and Frontline Ambassador Bethany Delaney will be speaking at Professional Security Officer over the three days, with Satia also representing us as a Women in Industry Ambassador at the Security Leaders Summit

International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has appointed Arsalan Khan as Director of Events & Crowd Safety and Paul Macarthur as Director of Partnerships & Sponsorship. Arsalan is Group CEO of K4 Group of Security, with 20 years of security and policing experience, starting out as a safety steward and working his way up to senior management and strategic leadership. A qualified safety officer, Arsalan is also an accredited security trainer for several recognised

IPSA are looking forward to exhibiting at this year's The Security Event at the NEC in April Hosting their largest stand ever, the Association will be also hosting Meta and MOONHUB and the Girls Who Dare podcast, hosted by our Director of Events, Marie Tyler . Our CEO Satia Rai will be there as an official Women Industry Ambassador, and will be speaking on a variety of subjects at Professional Security Officer Live and the Security Leaders Summit.

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