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IET: UK faces a current and future cyber security skills gap

A significant lack of skilled workers is hampering the UK's fight against cyber-crime, says the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

BSIA launches new guide to help put the brakes on bike theft

Bicycle theft is a growing problem across the UK, and in recognition of this, the Asset and Property Marking Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a helpful guide for cyclists to emphasise the importance of marking their bikes with forensic solutions in order to deter thieves.

BSIA: Richard Childs appointed as new Chair of Banknote Watch

Banknote Watch, the crime reduction partnership aimed at reducing the profits of cash-in-transit and ATM crime, has appointed a new Chairman following a lengthy selection process.

BSIA: Free guidance on access control released as demand for retail security grows

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has recently released a free guide to aid the retail sector in understanding the benefits of access control security systems.

BASC challenges police spot checks

The UK's largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), has challenged a North Wales Police plan to carry out spot checks on legally held firearms and ammunition in breach of Government guidelines and without consulting stakeholders.

BASC: PCCs lead to firearms payment confusion

Shotgun and firearm certificate holders and applicants are being urged to check payment details for their local police firearms licensing department because the introduction of Police and Crime Commissioners has led to changes across the country.

BASC criticises IPCC over Durham Police report

The UK's largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), has criticised the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) after a report highlighting Durham Police's failings in the handling of Michael Atherton, who shot dead three family members and then himself, was shown to the press months before it is expected to be made public.

BSIA: Police commissioners must consider private sector outsourcing to achieve election pledges

Newly-elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) must work together with the private security industry in order to achieve their pre-election pledges, say members of the British Security Industry Association’s dedicated Police and Public Services Section.

BHA: Catholic Care loses case to discriminate against same sex couples

The Roman Catholic adoption agency Catholic Care has been told it cannot turn away same sex couples if it wants to keep its charitable status. Catholic Care, which is run by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds, wanted its adoption service to be made exempt from relevant portions of the Equality Act 2010. However, the judge in the case ruled that the charity had failed to give convincing reasons why this should be allowed.

BSIA: Scotland: Secure for Business

A brand new event is set to provide Scottish businesses with a wealth of advice and guidance on security issues, including the centralisation of Scottish fire and police services, cyber security, transport security and the opportunities presented by the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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Police authorities are set to be scrapped under government plans announced today.

The replacement directly elected police commissioners will come into operation in 2012. The government claims the changes will dramatically improve accountability and local control of policing.

But opponents insist the proposals need more clarity as to how they will protect the operational independence of the police from political interference.

Labour has criticised the plan for being a sideshow to dramatic cuts to police funding, while the home affairs committee have questioned whether commissioners will be able to cope with their new responsibilities - which include dealing with police budgets and strategy.

The radical bill will also include changes to licensing laws to discourage heavy drinking and a new National Crime Agency to deal with organised crime and border protection.

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BSIA: Information Destruction Exhibition & Conference 2013

Following the great success of the BSIA's Information Destruction Conference and Exhibition in May 2012, we are pleased to annouce that the event is returning again in June 2013. This one-day conference and exhibition is aimed at key decision makers in organisations that carry out the secure destruction of confidential material.