The Outstanding Loss Prevention Awards (OLPAs) are now officially open for nominations, inviting individuals, teams, and organisations from across the retail loss prevention, asset protection, and profit protection community to put forward their achievements for sector-wide recognition. Nominations close on 24 November 2026. Launched as a new and fully independent awards programme, the OLPAs recognise and celebrate outstanding performance, innovation, and measurable impact ac

IPSA members The Consent Collective is running its latest seminar at the end of this month. 'All Reasonable Steps: Are You Ready?' takes place on 29th July and is designed to HR and People teams thinking about how to meet the new requirements under the Employment Rights Act coming in this October. If you'd like to book, please visit the Consent Collective's page.

We are excited to be holding our forthcoming International Security Officers' Day event at the prestigious The Dilly, Piccadilly on Thursday 23rd July 2026. Tickets are very limited, so we recommend that you book now to avoid disappointment. What to expect? We will be featuring our Hall of Fame, where we recognise our frontline officers and pay tribute to those who are no longer with us - we will also be unveiling our full speaker line up over the next few days - watch this

NOWIE launches second survey following finding that 1 in 4 women in £60bn events industry reported sexual assault last year. The Network of Women in Events CIC (NOWIE) has announced the launch of the second edition of the NOWIE Big Survey- a major UK-wide research project examining the experiences of women working across the events, live entertainment, music and festival industries. The initiative comes at a time when the sector represents a £60 billion UK industry, spanning

Last week, CEO of IPSA members Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), Michael Kill, represented the NTIA in Shanghai, joining an international delegation focused on the growth and future of the Night Time Economy. Across five days, Michael met with government representatives, industry leaders, academics and global partners to explore how cities are using data, technology and innovation to support safer, stronger and more sustainable night time economies. A key moment was v

Last week I spent time with one of our industry greats - Iain McCallister! From frontline to building a 72 million turnover business! MAN Commercial Protection are the most successful family run business in the sector and Iain is a leader with a top story. A multi award winning leader. A humble leader. A leader who built an empire with people at the heart of it. A proud family man. No one one gives bigger hugs than Iain! Jake Roberts is one of those people at the heart of M

Many of you will know Ask For Clive as a grassroots campaign that started with a simple but powerful idea: helping people feel safer, supported and seen when they are out in hospitality, nightlife and community spaces. Recently, our members Night Time Industries Association took on the campaign - their involvement has played a key role in making sure Ask For Clive is not just visible, but meaningful. "For us, this has always been about more than a sticker in the window. It is

IPSA will once again be hosting its annual International Security Officers' Day to recognise worldwide the contribution of our frontline professionals. As one of the biggest and leading events held in the industry, IPSA is looking forward to another amazing event where we celebrate and award our officers for the work they carry our 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Watch this space for more info, but for now make a note of the date and RSVP on the IPSA w

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