Archive: Security

Bulgarian politician's lucky escape: Gun misfires at point blank range in apparent assassination attempt

Footage captured the moment the gunman pulled the trigger - and the gun misfired

A Bulgarian party leader is recovering after facing every politician's worst nightmare: a man pointing a gun to his head from point blank range.

Coalition attacking 'fundamental principles of British justice'

Two G4S executives resign over Olympics shambles

Terrorist suspect: I have won moral victory despite extradition

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Avoid the pitfalls of security procurement with advice from the BSIA at Global Security Summit

Cost isn’t the only factor to consider when sourcing a security supplier, and experts from security industry trade body, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), will be on hand at this year’s newest security event – London’s Global Security Summit – to offer an insight into what to look for in a potential security provider.

BSIA Previews Security Essen 2012

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA) Export Council have given an exclusive preview of the upcoming Security Essen Exhibition, taking place from the 25th – 28th of September, and undertaken a survey of it’s members to discover the trends and issues of the security industry in Europe, particularly in relation to UK companies.

BSIA partners with Skills for Security in landmark move

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has today announced a new partnership with Skills for Security, in a landmark move that brings the sector skills body firmly back within the remit of the industry.

BSIA: Award success for Mall Security Supervisor

The hard work and dedication of one of The Mall Blackburn’s Security Supervisors has earned him a top accolade. Gareth Stead Clark, who is employed by Vision Security Group (VSG) and has worked at The Mall for five years, won the award for Best Use of Technology in the North West heat of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel Awards.

Terrorist suspect: I have won moral victory despite extradition

Terrorist suspect Babar Ahmad today insisted he could "hold his head high" despite conceding defeat in his battle to avoid extradition to the US.

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Two G4S executives resign over Olympics shambles

G4S fulfilled around 80% of its obligations at London 2012

Two senior executives at G4S, the company that botched security at the Olympics, have left the company - but chief executive Nick Buckles remains.

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Comment: Social media, national security and privacy

Carl Miller: 'Social media intelligence could pay decisive dividends to public security and safety'

If the government is mature enough to approach social media respectfully, it can use it to bolster national security.

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Britain 'must accept loss of influence'

The committee called for a new policy which placed more emphasis on co-operation.

The government's 2010 report on Britain's defence strategy has come under heavy criticism from the committee set up to scrutinise it.

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Coalition attacking 'fundamental principles of British justice'

Campaigners say the green paper gives the government too much power.

Coalition proposals for the civil justice system threaten the foundations of the British legal system, the former director of public prosecutions warned today.

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