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2025 LGBTQ+ Defence Awards
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.
Nov 182 min read


IPSA to attend overseas events promoting the work of our frontline
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
Oct 81 min read


'We Speak Up!' White Ribbon Day 2025 campaign launched
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
Oct 82 min read


Private security businesses question ministerial position as controversy mounts over S12
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...
Oct 82 min read


Why International Security Officer Day 2025 Was More Than Just an Event
Sometimes the most powerful moments happen when an entire industry stops to say thank you, and that's exactly what happened in July at the Meta offices in London with International Security Officers’ Day (ISOD) 2025. The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) and The Security Institute (SyI) joined forces to create this year’s sold-out event. The two organisations, representing thousands of security professionals across the UK, collaborated with one sole
Aug 53 min read
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