IFPO Director writes on Mental Health in the security sector
Study reveals the levels of verbal and physical violence and aggression security staff experience whilst at work
A study conducted in May this year has highlighted the levels of physical and verbal abuse that frontline security staff face on a day-today basis, this is the largest study ever undertaken on the subject of violence against security workers. The Research led by Workingthedoors.co.uk a blog for frontline security, but supported by many [...]
Entries open for new Fire and Security Matters Awards
Entries are now open for the new Fire and Security Matters Awards organised by Fire Safety Matters and Security Matters magazines – both of which are published by Western Business Media – and the Awards are being supported by The International Foundation for Protection Officers UK & Ireland. The Fire and Security Matters Awards [...]
Call for frontline security officers to take part in important research
Perpetuity Research, led by Professor Martin Gill CSyP has been commissioned by The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) to undertake a ground-breaking study to explore the roles, responsibilities and training of frontline security officers. Call to action We are looking for frontline security officers/guards, to take part in an on-line survey. A security officer [...]
IFPO UK Joins CSSC
IFPO UK has been approved to receive National and regional safety, security & resilience messaging from the CSSC Project Team. The Cross-sector Safety & Security Communications (CSSC) was formed in 2011 for the run up to the London Olympic Games. It has since expanded to all regions of the UK and can now truly claim to [...]
Armistice Day
On the 11th of the 11th we stop and remember all who have sacrificed and suffered in all the conflicts that have and still do safeguarded the peace and liberty that we enjoy today. That includes everyone who contributed in anyway directly and supporting others. #armistice #remembrance We must not forget those who paid the [...]
Mental Health & Suicide Awareness
Every 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide. And mental health illness affects millions of people in the UK daily. by Nic Reed - Advisory Board Member Neither discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society - from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars [...]
In Plain Sight
Ally Leonard – Director of Risk & Compliance at Assist Services Group writes ... The nature of threats faced by organisations as we move into our new world are very different and the entire organisational culture and priorities of businesses have changed. Understanding where the security industry fits into this new world will be imperative [...]
International Security Officers’ Day
International Security Officers' Day, was started by the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL) for which they are to be commended. The decision to chose 24/7 as the date was an inspired one - thanks! In the UK the role of the security officer / protection officer is starting to achieve the recognition it deserves, [...]