SJUK Exclusive: Security Institute’s new COO Angela Vernon-Lawson

The Security Institute’s newly appointed Chief Operating Officer Angela Vernon-Lawson CSyP FSyI speaks exclusively to SJUK A potted career history for Angela Vernon-Lawson could read: “Entrepreneur, leader, academic.”It is fair to say that she will probably have to draw down on her not inconsiderable experiences as the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer at the Security […]

Senior Evolution Director awarded Fellowship of The Security Institute

Brendan McGarrity, Director of Evolution Risk & Design, has been appointed a Fellow of The Security Institute (FSyl), the UK’s largest membership body for security professionals. His appointment, confirmed by industry peers on the Security Institute Validation Board, reflects the importance that Evolution places on continuous professional development at all levels of its business and […]

The Security Institute becomes the new scheme operator for SABRE

Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced it will be entering into a partnership with The Security Institute in relation to its SABRE certification scheme. SABRE is an award-winning security risk management standard for new and existing buildings and infrastructure projects.  As part of the agreement, the Security Institute will lead on the delivery of SABRE […]

Special Interest Group for protecting people in crowded places launched

The Security Institute (SyI) and the UK Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) have announced the launch of a new ‘Protecting People in Crowded Places’ Special Interest Group (SIG). They have also announced the committee of professionals that will drive the group’s work forward. This is a pivotal time for those with the responsibility of protecting crowded […]

Rick Mounfield standing down as Chief Executive of The Security Institute

The Security Institute (SyI) has announced that Rick Mounfield CSyP FSyI will be standing down as Chief Executive at the end of April. Mounfield, who joined the SyI’s Head Office team in early 2017, has overseen a period of tremendous growth for the organisation in terms of membership and influence within the security sector. Membership […]

Exclusive Interview with Rick Mounfield, The Security Institute

Security Journal UK speaks exclusively with Rick Mounfield, Chief Executive of The Security Institute. Across every industry, success can be found in a variety of forms. Whilst recognition, reward and innovation are undoubtedly buzzwords associated with it, it is only the latter of these terms that allows us to succeed in both the present as […]

The Security Institute names new Chief Operating Officer

The Security Institute has announced that Angela Vernon Lawson CSyP FSyI will be joining its head office team as Chief Operating Officer (COO).  Angela was unanimously selected from a strong set of candidates, after a long and rigorous selection process. The role of COO is a new position as the Institute continues to expand in […]

The UK to be a key focus at Intersec as it delivers never-before-seen show in 2022

From 16-18 January, the global security community will gather in Dubai for the 23rd edition of Intersec. The largest, most comprehensive event in Intersec’s 23-year history will be taking place in just a few weeks in Dubai. The world-leading emergency services, security and safety event will mark its return in January 2022 with a ground-breaking, […]