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BSIA launches new guide to enable Construction Sites Managers understand the techniques needed to secure vulnerable sites Print PDF

Written by Editorial Team | 06 February 2012

Vigilance can report that the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a new guide for the construction sector intended to give Construction Site Managers an understanding of the techniques needed to secure these vulnerable sites. This includes a basic introduction to risk management and an overview of the practical solutions available.

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Day of reckoning cometh for dreaded Somali pirates as they are sent to face the long arm of the law in Seychelles Print PDF

Written by JOHN ODEY ADUMA, EDITOR | 02 February 2012

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RFA Fort Victoria disembarks pirates for prosecution in the Seychelles Photo: Kyle Heller

A group of pirates caught by a Royal Navy operation in the Indian Ocean will face justice in the Seychelles, Vigilance has learnt.

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BSIA exhibits at exclusive Home Office Security & Policing event Print PDF

Written by JOHN ODEY ADUMA, EDITOR | 31 January 2012

Vigilance can report that the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is returning this week to the Home Office’s premier security equipment event – Security and Policing 2012 – for the third consecutive year.

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SIA Chairman gives progress report on licensing at Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Justice Print PDF

Written by THE EDITORIAL TEAM | 27 January 2012

Vigilance can report that the effective implementation of SIA licensing in Northern Ireland was yesterday highlighted by SIA chairman Ruth Henig when she spoke before the Committee for Justice in Belfast.

 

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BSIA pushes for secure data destruction...writes to 450 courts in England and Wales Print PDF

Written by JOHN ODEY ADUMA, EDITOR | 17 January 2012

In case you do not yet know, data destruction is not as easy as a toddler would excitedly verbalise the first three letters of the English Alphabets - A, B, C! It is an act, and at once a science; hence it requires the services of professionals to do it. No wonder a recent campaign by the Information Destruction (ID) section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recommended the importance of secure data destruction to HM Courts’ Service.

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The world moved to Las Vegas as ‘stars’ shone brightly at 2012 International CES...January 10-13 Print PDF

Written by Editorial Team | 15 January 2012

CNET presents the Best of CES award winners at the 2012 International CES

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Behold a President who rewards treachery and inefficiency! Print PDF

Written by Editorial Team | 15 January 2012

Nigeria’s Inefficient-General of Police (IGP) Hafiz Ringim being decorated

Nigeria’s Inefficient-General of Police (IGP) Hafiz Ringim being decorated with one of the country’s highest honours-Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) by President Siddon Look of Nigeria whose ineptitude is unparalleled in modern times. This equally grossly inefficient President called Goodluck Ebele Jonathan ought to be ordering his Police Chief, “Root out Boko Haram in a one- hour ‘Operation Kia-Kia’ or be fired! Rather, he was rewarding this treacherous prodigal for looking the other way, while the Oligarchic North’s militants kill, maim and destroy their compatriots in the name of Islam. As the clock ticks at a geometrical rate...it is our candid warning here again that you need to have a country to be awarding national honours!

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BSIA joins Government to wage war against unemployment...calls for nominations for the BSIA Apprentice Installer Awards 2012 Print PDF

Written by Editorial Team | 15 January 2012

Last year’s winner, Mathew Pickles being presented with his award by Lynne Featherstone MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Equalities and Criminal Information.

Last year’s winner, being presented with his award by Lynne Featherstone MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Equalities and Criminal Information.

How do you know a responsible corporate/institutional citizen? Answers: It joins forces with the government to fight all threats to national security; it criticises government and its policies from within; does not play holier- than -thou and sit on the fence to watch the government sinks, etc. These are the enviable credentials the BSIA has continued to exhibit in times of national emergencies since its inception, hence we say, “Stand up, BSIA and be counted!”

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Fake Derby Director ordered to pay £14, 000 for security offences as SIA goes to town with its winnowing fork Print PDF

Written by Editorial Team | 15 January 2012

Last week, the Security Industry Authority once again demonstrated its zero tolerance against dodgy persons in the security industry as a blockhead Derby director was ordered to pay £14,000 after pleading guilty to working illegally as an unlicensed security director and hoarding vital information Authority.

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