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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

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.

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

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

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

IPSA has appointed David Fullerton as the permanent chair of the Association. David takes up his post immediately after briefly serving in an interim capacity since July 2025.

Big news today as we announce that our CEO, Satia Rai, has been named in the Top 100 Outstanding Role Model List 2025!

We are delighted to share some incredible news from IPSA! This year, three of our team members were recognised as finalists at the 2025 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards, showcasing the dedication, leadership, and impact our community brings to the private security sector.

IPSA is a proud supporter of White Ribbon UK and is sharing the message for this year's White Ribbon Day, taking place on 25 November. This year’s theme is 'We Speak Up!' Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk. Sexist jokes, catcalling, staring, and comments might seem harmless, but they are serious because they can lead to violence and abuse. This White Ribbon Day 2025, we want more men to use their voices and speak up to create a world where everyone is safe, e

Growing concerns are emerging across the UK private security sector regarding the newly formed ‘S12’ security leadership group, which critics argue prioritises the interests of large multinational corporations at the expense of smaller operators, while raising serious questions about Minister Dan Jarvis’ positioning and involvement. The S12 Group was established as an interface into the security sector for Security Minister Dan Jarvis. It was nominally intended to engage a...

IPSA Corporate members Professional Security have launched the first-of-its-kind campaign designed to tackle male suicide in the security industry. No Guard Alone is a commitment to changing devasting statistics of suicide within our industry, ensuring that no guard ever has to face their struggles in silence and no manager will feel powerless to help. The campaign is about moving from silence to support, stigma to systems, and isolation to community. It’s about redefinin