Member News

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

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

A big congratulations to the winners and finalists at Monday's The Security & Fire Awards for Excellence , including big wins for our members! First Response Group 's (FRG) Wembley Stadium Permanent Security won Security Team of the Year (with FRG also winning Marketing Campaign of the Year), and Carlisle Support Services  Mohsin Khan took home the Security Officer of the Year award. Well done to you all! #SecurityExcellence   #SFEAS2025

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.

We are pleased to announce that Payzee Mahmod joins IPSA as our new Patron.

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.

It is with sadness that IPSA can report that James Henderson F.IPSA, passed away last month. An exceptional member of our community, James was a Fellow of IPSA for many years, demonstrating accomplishment and service within the Association; his integrity, commitment and faith truly reflected the values we uphold. His contribution to the Association and the wider security profession will be remembered with great respect and gratitude. Our thoughts are with his family and frien

IPSA will be attending the forthcoming The Security Event Asia (TSEA) 2025, which will be held from 11 to 13 November 2025 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center, Singapore. TSEA 2025 is Asia’s leading commercial, enterprise, and domestic security event. Showcasing the world’s top security brands, offering you the best opportunity to source the latest products, technologies and solutions, whilst networking and meeting face-to-face with thousands of key experts from ac

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