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Yesterday was an amazing day, we hosted a CPD & networking event at The Cosy Club Birmingham. It was fantastic to see some familiar faces and welcome new ones too, this event consisted of a presentation from Ross Harvey CMgr FCMI F.ISRM CSMP® MIET MSyl CTSP MIPSA who discussed the critical role of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in security, focusing on the evolving threats, technologies, and regulatory landscapes that make CPD indispensable. This was followed by a presentation from our kind sponsors SURELOCK MCGILL GROUP LIMITED, Alan Swan gave attendees an insight into the background of Surelock McGill Group and discussed how they have used their years of experience in protecting against physical, ballistic, fire, weather, and blast threats to create their amazing CPD courses. Finally, all attendees had ample time to network, and hearing the conversations from such a varied group of security professionals was truly inspiring. Thank you to all those who attended, we look forward to seeing you all again soon. #cpd #networking #securityprofessionals #professionaldevelopment

! New Webinar! The first in our series of how-to guides is entitled 'The Security Institute Morning Feature', this all-new series is designed to ensure you're getting the best out of your membership. Our first edition will focus on a benefit of membership that has been critically important to many, yet overlooked by quite a few: Our Mentoring Platform... Join Chris Murray, director, and co-founder of Perform Learn Develop Ltd as he gives you the expert guide on how to get the best out of the programme, learn from peers, or how to help guide others on their journey. Book Now - https://buff.ly/4bVyhsd #CPD #Benefit #Mentoring #Membership

The Security Institute is celebrating International Security Officers' Day. Today is a day to recognize and pay tribute to all the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our communities safe. It takes great bravery, compassion, and resilience to be a security officer, and we are proud to have you within our membership. Thank you!

📢 Webinar Alert 📢 Join Rick Mounfield MSc CSyP FSyI for an enlightening webinar titled "Security: A Business Enabler; Seven Books to Success," where he delves into the pivotal role of security in driving business success. This session will explore the fundamental question, "Why do we do what we do?" and will cover key topics such as choice architecture, positive influence and leadership for impact, marketing security to the business and effective self-management. This 45-minute session is designed for security professionals and business leaders who wish to understand and leverage security as a strategic business enabler. Gain insights into how to influence and lead positively, market security's value within your organisation and indeed manage yourself for optimal performance. Thursday 1st August 2024, 12:00 pm -1:00pm. Book Now https://buff.ly/4bYfrRg

Press Release for The Security Institute Young People's Skill Building Day 2024 has just been published. This was the first event as part of The Security Institute’s new Next Generation Initiative and we are pleased to share he details of the successful day. Click the link to read it now: https://buff.ly/4bSJytn #nextgen #securityprofessionals #pressrelease #readnow

👉 Our FLOSIG are making sure your calendar is full! Make the most of their learning opportunities and join The Security Institute’s Front Line Operatives Special Interest Group (FLOSIG) for a webinar/discussion on July 26th at 12:30 pm. ‘Navigating a career pathway in the security industry’ Karol Doherty MSyI & Alex McMahon MSyl will be joined by Ally Isom-Leonard AIFSM, MSyl, F.ISRM, RISC & Greg Meek MSc MSyl to discuss their career journeys starting from the front line, followed by a Q&A. 🗣️ Open to all Security Institute members. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion! Register now: https://buff.ly/3xFdsmZ #FLOSIG #Frontline #SecurityProfesional #careerpathways #CPD

We are pleased to announce Executive Security Solutions Ltd as our newest Corporate Partner. For over two decades, Executive Security Solutions has been providing Residential Security, Personal Protection Services, Security Consultancy and Corporate Security to a wide variety of clients. Regardless of the service required or the nature of the client, they have one focus. Providing best-in-class end-to-end security services based on complex needs with a personal touch. For more infomation please follow this link https://buff.ly/3W6Q2Pv #partnership #Member #annoncement

❗LAST CHANCE TO BOOK❗ With just 1 week to go don't miss out, Come and join us for this CPD & Networking Event, hosted at the Cosy Club Birmingham: a great opportunity to learn something new and network with other local members. Including a presentation from Ross Harvey CMgr FCMI F.ISRM CSMP® MIET MSyl CTSP MIPSA on CPD in Security: Enhancing Skills, Knowledge & Professionalism & a supporting presentation from Alan Swan from this events sponsor SURELOCK MCGILL GROUP LIMITED. Date: Thursday 25th July 2024 Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm Venue: Cosy Club, 33 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5SN Lunch: Buffet Lunch & Drink To book please click here: https://buff.ly/3KDG036 #CPD #Networking #Security #SyI

Yesterday our CEO Professor Simon Hepburn MA MCMI FRSA & our Marketing, Communications and Events Manager James Dawson attended the Security Journal UK (SJUK) Leaders in Security Conference! It was amazing to see so many of our members up on stage sharing their knowledge among the community, as well as getting the oppotunity to share the amazing benefits of The Security Institute with interested delegates. Thank you to all our Members who came along to say hello, it was lovely to catch up with you all, as well as our supportive directors who attended. #SYI #SecurityProfessional #SecurityInstitute #sjuk #SJUKLeaders2024 #leaders #security #conference

👉 Spots Filling Fast!! Join the Frontline Operators Special Interest Group (FLOSIG) on July 24th for a 45-minute webinar titled "A Dog Handler's Perspective: Fostering Safety and Security Through Collaboration Between Law Enforcement and Security," featuring Christopher Conneely from our Corporate Partner, Specialist K9's Limited - NCTAS-P Affiliated Company. Chris will share invaluable insights from his extensive experience, and the session includes a demonstration of an Explosive Detection Dog assisting front-line security officers, followed by a Q&A. Don't miss this chance to learn from an expert and witness the impressive capabilities of Specialist K9s in action! 🐶 🗣️ Open to all Security Institute members. Register now : https://buff.ly/469vYRj #syi #securityprofesional #cpd #MSyI #frontline #Security