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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