tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26135824139445739642024-03-21T03:07:41.100-07:00Irish Security Industry AssociationIrish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-40313608053885872352015-01-05T06:52:00.000-08:002015-01-05T06:52:11.998-08:00Knowledge is Power: How Data Protection Rules Impact on the Security Industry<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Knowledge is Power: How Data Protection
Rules Impact on the Security Industry <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Oisín Tobin, Senior Associate, Mason Hayes & Curran<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Information can be
a key security asset. However, it can also give rise to legal challenges,
particularly under data protection law. This article considers some of the
recent developments in this space. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Background Screening<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Many multinational
companies based in Ireland seek to ensure effective internal security by
conducting background screening of potential employees. <o:p></o:p></div>
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While such
background screening is common in the US, it can give rise to some challenges
in Ireland. The lack of a centralised
and publicly available criminal record check function in Ireland (save for
limited circumstances where Garda vetting is possible) can lead to employers
finding novel methods of screening prospective employees. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Data Protection
Commissioner (<b>“DPC”</b>) has, in the
past, criticised certain background screening practices. Given the lack of a
criminal record check function in Ireland, some employers have taken to
requiring that candidates make a “subject access request” to the Gardaí so as
to take up a copy of their police file (if any) and then provide that to the
prospective employer. While this practice is not explicitly prohibited by data
protection law (since the specific section outlawing this practice has never
gone into force) the DPC has suggested that it is incompatible with the general
data protection principles and is consequently unlawful. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Engagement of Investigators<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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The use of private
investigators to look into the affairs of certain individuals, often in the
context of a business or financial dispute, has recently come under scrutiny by
the DPC. Care needs to be taken to ensure that such investigations, or other
surveillance, is conducted lawfully and does not infringe the privacy and data
protection rights of the person under investigation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The DPC is applying
a zero-tolerance approach to private investigators that breach data protection
laws. In the past few years there have been a number of successful prosecutions
against insurance companies that used investigators to obtain non-public social
welfare information. Additionally, the impending prosecution of Michael Gaynor,
a private investigator from Kildare, for alleged breaches of data protection
laws is evidence of the willingness of the DPC to take an aggressive approach
when dealing with private investigators<o:p></o:p></div>
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All contracts
between an investigator and their client need to contain certain provisions
dealing with the security of the information obtained by the investigator.
Additionally, an investigator needs to consider the period for which they can
retain their file following the conclusion of the investigation. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Confidentiality</i></div>
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The contents of
private investigator’s reports can be commercially sensitive and one is
unlikely to want to share such reports with the person under investigation.
However, we have seen an increasing trend of individuals making “subject access
requests” against clients who commission such reports (particularly financial
institutions). <o:p></o:p></div>
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In Case Study 13 of
the 2011 DPC Annual Report, the DPC responded to a complaint by a former
employee of HSG Zander Ireland Ltd (<b>“HSG”</b>).
In this case HSG refused to disclose a security report compiled by a private
investigator for HSG, citing litigation privilege. However, following
correspondence with the DPC on this matter, HSG decided to release the report
to the former employee.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This case is
indicative of the tough line taken by the DPC on this point. The DPC has
directed that, as a general principle, where a subject access request is made,
the contents of investigators’ reports should be disclosed to the person under
investigation. This state of affairs needs to be considered and addressed by
investigators as the reports they prepare into incidents and individuals may
very well need to be turned over to the person under investigation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>CCTV<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Remote surveillance
plays a key role in ensuring the security of assets and employees. However, to
the extent that identifiable individuals appear in CCTV images, those images
may be “personal data” and protected by the Data Protection Acts. Consequently,
security professionals need to have regard to data protection considerations
when designing and operating CCTV surveillance systems. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The transparency
principle in the Data Protection Acts requires that the purpose of CCTV
surveillance be disclosed to employees. In particular, if cameras are being
used for staff monitoring, this fact must be drawn to the employees’ attention.
Similarly, hidden cameras should generally not be used unless they are
necessary to actively investigate potential criminal wrongdoing. Employers
should also bear in mind that, as CCTV images can constitute personal data, it
may be necessary for such footage to be handed over in response to a subject
access request. The use of CCTV footage for disciplinary purposes can be a
fraught topic. Misuse of such images can potentially derail disciplinary
proceedings. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In Case Study 10 of
the 2008 DPC Annual Report, an employer used CCTV to monitor its employees’
workplace attendance, and sought to use such evidence to justify disciplinary
proceedings. The employees were never informed that the cameras would be used
for staff monitoring. The DPC intervened and the employer had to drop the
disciplinary proceedings.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is vital that an
employer intending to use CCTV footage for staff monitoring informs its staff
of this intention. While such an announcement may give rise to a complaint,
particularly by workers’ representatives, concealing the intention is
self-defeating. If an employer is not upfront, not only may they encounter
grave difficulties in using any CCTV footage in disciplinary proceedings, but
also they may, by engaging in unfair processing, find themselves to be in
breach of the Data Protection Acts.</div>
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<i>General Data Protection Regulation<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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A new European
Regulation, the “General Data Protection Regulation”, is currently being
debated in Brussels. This new Regulation is likely to harden significantly
existing rules around data protection in a manner which is liable to impact on
the security industry in Ireland. These new rules include strengthening the “right
to be forgotten”. Perhaps most importantly, the Regulation significantly
increases the fines that can be levied for breaches of data protection law: the
regulation envisages fines of up to 5% of global turnover for many infractions.
This increases the risk to the security industry posed by non-compliance in
this space.<o:p></o:p></div>
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protection law are apt to impact upon operators in the security industry in a
variety of ways. Companies in the sector should endeavour to keep abreast of
developments in this space, and should endeavour to ensure that their
operations are in line with the Data Protection Acts. Failure to do so may lead
to enforcement action by the DPC.</span>Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-72932544330036814132015-01-05T05:52:00.000-08:002015-01-05T05:52:12.876-08:00ISIA Awards 2014<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;">
The Irish Security Industry
Association (ISIA) hosted the ISIA Awards on Saturday 1st November at the
Powerscourt Hotel. The awards were
attended by over 230 individuals from the private security industry and senior
management from a variety of industries.
Also in attendance were members of the Private Security Authority, An
Garda Síochána and His Excellency, Dominick Chilcott, British Ambassador to
Ireland. The MC on the night was Sinead
Desmond of TV3. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As pointed out by ISIA President, Sheenagh McCullagh “The ISIA Awards
gives us an opportunity to celebrate our industry leaders and their
people”. McCullagh thanked all those
members “who came to the event to celebrate their employees success” and she
paid tribute to all those who submitted nominations this year. “It is evidence of ISIA member’s dedication
to excellence, that they take the time to consider those individuals and teams
that help make their company a leader in the security industry”. There were ten awards presented on the
night. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>The Premier Award<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The Premier Award, sponsored by
Noonan, was this year bestowed upon Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the
contribution that her visit in 2011 and the reciprocal state visit by President
Michael D. Higgins to the UK have made to solidify the new era of peace within
which we now live. The award was
accepted on her behalf by His Excellency, Dominick Chilcott, British Ambassador
to Ireland. The Ambassador addressed the
members of the ISIA and emphasised that he was ‘very proud to collect the award
on Her Majesty’s behalf’. His Excellency
finished his speech with the words of Queen Elizabeth spoken during the State
Visit of President Michael D. Higgins to the United Kingdom. “My visit to Ireland and your visit this
week, Mr President, show that we are walking together towards a brighter, more
settled future. We will remember our past, but we shall no longer allow our
past to ensnare our future. This is the greatest gift we can give to succeeding
generations."<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>The Courage Award</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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This year’s Courage Award was
presented to Mark Pollock of the Mark Pollock Trust and was sponsored by
G4S. Pollock was unbroken by blindness
in 1998 and went to complete numerous ultra-endurance challenges. In 2010 Pollock was then left paralysed after
falling from a second story window.
Through the Mark Pollock Trust, he is now on a mission to find and
connect people around the world to fast track a cure for paralysis. The President of the ISIA, Sheenagh McCullagh
said, ‘Mark is such an incredible man and an incredibly worthy recipient of the
courage award. It was an honour to be
able to present it to him’. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Security Officer of the Year<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The award for Security Officer
of the Year was presented to Jonathan Waters of Synergy Security Solutions and
was sponsored by Arantico. Waters was
presented this award for the exceptional service and outstanding contribution
he makes as a store detective at Boots Ireland.
There were also four merit award recipients on the night; Paul
Bridgeman, Synergy Security Solutions; Robert Delaney, Synergy Security
Solutions; Darragh Lawlor, NOONAN and Micheál Moylan, G4S. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Security Supervisor of the Year<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The award for Security
Supervisor of the Year was presented to Terence Murphy, Synergy Security
Solutions, for the outstanding work he carries out at a multi-national cork
based technology company where he supervises a team of officers. There were three merit award recipients on
the night; Adrian Duffy, Synergy Security Solutions; Vitalijus Durkovas, G4S
and Warren Humphrey’s, G4S. This award
was sponsored by JW Balfour. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Event Security Person of the Year<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The winner of the Event Security
Person of the Year award, sponsored by Hytera and RSP, was Derek O’Rourke,
Pulse Security Management, who was specifically nominated for the work he
carries out as an Event Security Supervisor at the Aviva Stadium. Trevor Goode of Brinks Ireland was presented
with a merit award for the event security work he carries out for ESB and Croke
Park. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Electronic Security Technician of the Year <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The award for Electronic Security
Technician of the Year, sponsored by IC Realtime, was presented to Cormac
Sullivan of Brinks Ireland who works with a variety of their key clients. There were three merit award recipients on
the night; John Berkery and Billy Hills of Stanley Security and Adrian Jones of
MTS Security.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Electronic Security Supervisor of the Year <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The award for Electronic Security
Supervisor of the Year was presented to Martin Mills of MTS Security who is their
Support Desk Supervisor. There were
three merit award recipients on the night; Phil Ledwith and Darren McCormack of
G4S and Austin O’Sullivan of Brinks Ireland.
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<b>Innovation in Security<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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There were four finalists
selected for this award; Action Security and Alarm Control 24, All Security
Mobile Shredding, Brinks in Partnership with Arantico, and Stanley Security. . The
award was sponsored by Bosch and the winner was Action Security and Alarm
Control 24. “The submission was based on
their development of a nationwide radio network for the monitoring of security
systems”, stated Sarah O’Donnell, Communications Director, ISIA. O’Donnell added “it was clear from the
selection process that not only with this development, but in general, innovation
is part of the day to day culture of Action Security and Alarm Control
24”. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>ISIA Locksmith of the Year<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A customer’s choice award,
clients of ISIA members were invited to complete a survey and provide feedback
on their locksmith of choice. Survey
respondents were asked to rate their locksmith in terms of customer service,
quality of work and technical knowledge.
There were three finalists; Crothers Security, Fogarty Lock and Safe and
J. Williams. The overall winner of this
year’s ISIA Locksmith of the Year award was J. Williams. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Community Contribution Award<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Earlier this year Darragh Lawlor of NOONAN played a part in saving his
Uncle’s life, who had a heart attack at Ladbrokes in Swords. Crucial to Lawlor being able to assist with
this was a defibrillator held at the Pavilions Shopping Centre where Lawlor is
assigned as a Security Officer. What
Lawlor did next was beyond anyone’s expectations. He recognised how critical the defibrillator
had been in saving his uncle’s life and recognised the lack of other
defibrillators in Swords. He set up a
Facebook page to raise awareness and campaign to get a Defibrillator for the
main street of Swords. Through his
efforts he exceeded his initial goal to get one defibrillator on Swords Main
street, but managed to ensure that two were placed in different locations with
24/7 access. He also arranged for
individuals to be trained in the use of the defibrillators. Lawlor’s efforts not only ensured that his
Uncle’s life was saved, but will have the potential to save more lives in the
future. Darragh Lawlor is not only a
hero to his family, but a hero to the community of Swords and all who visit
there. <o:p></o:p></div>
Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-91328603202807754112014-04-18T08:28:00.003-07:002014-04-18T08:31:17.679-07:00Thinking Holidays? Think Security. The sun is shining and there is a good chance many of you are heading away for the weekend, the week or starting to think about your holiday plans. However, when planning a holiday we should also consider the security of our home while away. <span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">Here
are the top 10 things you should consider when going away:</span><br />
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<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Ensure
you have an alarm system installed by a PSA licensed installer.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Ideally this alarm should be monitored to
ensure there is a response in your absence.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-indent: -18pt;">Ensure
your key holders know of your plans to be away from home and that they will be
in a position to respond should it become necessary.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Notify
a neighbour you trust that you will be away so that they are more likely to be
aware of unusual activity near your property.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">External
lighting should be considered.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">A sensor
light on approach to access points to your home may be enough to deter a
potential burglar.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Internal
lighting.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Having timers on internal
lights may also be a good deterrent, making it less obvious that the home is
empty for an extended period of time.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Doors
should be fitted with anti-snap locks making it more difficult for anyone to
gain access to your home in the first place.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Consideration
should be given to upgrading any windows and doors which may be particularly
vulnerable due to their design.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">There
are a wide range of products available which will allow you to upgrade locks, install
security grilles or for glazing reinforcement.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Don’t
leave car keys or other valuable gadgets (tablets, laptops, iPods) within view
or in locations that are easily accessible.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Your car is very often the most desirable asset that a burglar can
access as a result of breaking into your home.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Consideration should be given to fitting a home safe.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">CCTV is
becoming a very popular security option with costs coming down and technology
improving.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">This provides the option to
login remotely and monitor security at your home. </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Make sure your CCTV system is installed by a
PSA licensed installer.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Make
sure you do a security check before you go away.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Lock away tools and ladders.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Always ensure that there will not be a
build-up of post or deliveries in your absence.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">
</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;">Make sure that all of your electronic security is functioning and has
been properly maintained.</span><span style="text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></li>
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To check that your security
provider holds a license or to find licensed security service providers, visit
the Private Security Authority’s website www.psa.ogv.ie or contact the Irish
Security Industry Association Tel: 01-4847206 or <a href="http://www.isia.ie/">www.isia.ie</a><span class="MsoHyperlink">. </span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink">For assistance with identifying the right security provider for your needs please use the<a href="http://isia.ie/find-security-services-supplier"> find a supplier </a>section of the ISIA website. </span></div>
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<b>About the Irish Security
Industry Association (ISIA) <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The ISIA was established in 1972 and
represents security companies across eight divisions of private security. The members of the ISIA are representative of
approximately 70 per cent of both the turnover and the employees in the
industry. The ISIA represents over 90
per cent of the cash-in-transit industry. <o:p></o:p></div>
Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-47994079071460885592014-04-18T05:53:00.003-07:002014-04-18T05:53:51.774-07:00New Standard for CCTV & Alarm Monitoring <span style="background-color: white; font-family: TeXGyreAdventorRegular; line-height: 21.666667938232422px;">The new standard for the licensing of CCTV Monitoring Centres and Alarm Monitoring Centres entitled "PSA Licensing Requirements - CCTV Monitoring and Alarm Monitoring Centres (PSA 33:2014)" has now been published. </span><br />
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<br />Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-6235111315977276632014-04-18T05:24:00.003-07:002014-04-18T05:24:41.640-07:00ISIA Re-elects First Female President The members of the Irish Security Industry Association re-elected its first female President, Sheenagh McCullagh, for a second year at the ISIA's AGM earlier this month. Alan Durnan, of Brinks Ireland, was elected as Vice President. <br />
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Read the full story <a href="http://isia.ie/isia-re-elects-first-female-president">here</a>. Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-74031002519824393392014-03-21T10:32:00.002-07:002014-03-21T10:32:16.342-07:00Secure Data Destruction Seminar <div data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">
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To launch the introduction of its Secure Data Destruction Division, the Irish Security Industry Association (ISIA) will be holding a seminar on the 26<sup>th</sup> March at 10am in the Fitzwilliam Hotel on the topic of handling information destruction securely and the associated data protection challenges. </div>
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Entrusting a supplier with sensitive or personal information to be destroyed is a serious decision. There are numerous concerns associated with the holding of data in your own organisation, never mind the risks when handing over the data, for which you are responsible, to a third party.</div>
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During this seminar we will explore the current data protection landscape, the risks and challenges that need to be considered when implementing a best practice data protection policy and finally what you should expect from your disposal partner of choice. </div>
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Following in the footsteps of its associate, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the ISIA has recently introduced a Secure Data Destruction Division. The Chairman of the division Richard McIlwaine-Biggins stated that, “by bringing together key players in the industry we plan to raise standards in this sector, protect end users of information destruction services and ultimately protect the individuals and businesses whose personal and sensitive information may be contained in hard or soft copy”.</div>
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<strong>Date: </strong>Wednesday 26<sup>th</sup> March 2014</div>
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<strong>Time</strong>: 10:00 – 12:00</div>
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Alan O’Grady, Data Protection Commissioner’s Office</div>
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Dr. John Ghent, Director, Sytorus</div>
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Richard McIlwaine-Biggins, SDD Chairman, Irish Security Industry Association</div>
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The seminar is FREE to attend, but we ask delegates to please reserve their place in advance by emailing <a data-mce-href="mailto:events@isia.ie" href="mailto:events@isia.ie">events@isia.ie</a> or call 01-4847206. Further information is available at <a data-mce-href="http://isia.ie/secure-data-destruction-seminar" href="http://isia.ie/secure-data-destruction-seminar">http://isia.ie/secure-data-destruction-seminar</a>. </div>
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Sarah O’Donnell, Communications Director</div>
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Telephone: 01-4847206/Mobile: 087-2229127</div>
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Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-64073029441210425332014-02-28T10:59:00.004-08:002014-02-28T10:59:38.965-08:00Security Conference at FM Ireland 5-6 March 2014Security is a big part of the facilities management mix. Therefore, it should be no surprise that this area of FM is extensively covered at FM Ireland being held on the 5-6 March 2014 in the RDS, Dublin. <br />
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Make sure to stop by and visit the ISIA at stand E14 and there will a range of security topics covered as part of the ISIA supported Security Conference Stream. <br />
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To find out more <a href="http://isia.ie/fm-ireland-5-6-march-2014">click here</a>.Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-52877240558498633402013-12-11T07:31:00.000-08:002013-12-11T07:41:12.041-08:00ISIA Awards 2013 - Celebrating the Best in Private SecurityThe ISIA Awards 2013 were held on the 23rd November in The Powerscourt Hotel. The awards were attended by over 250 guests and celebrated outstanding individuals across different sectors of the private security industry in Ireland. This year there were nine award categories and the Irish Security Industry Association (ISIA) also celebrated the contribution to the industry and the ISIA by former Council of Management member, Les McLindon. McLindon was awarded with honorary life membership of the association.<br />
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To read a full overview of the highlights from the night <a href="http://isia.ie/isia-awards-2013">click here</a> or relive the excitement of the night by checking out our video <a href="http://youtu.be/_zSSCQpEqgo">here</a>. <br />
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Thank you to all of the members for supporting the event and of course a very big thank you to all of our sponsors, the ISIA Awards would not be possible without you. <br />
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Sponsors of the ISIA Awards 2013 </div>
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be held on the 23<sup>rd</sup> November 2013.
The Irish Security Industry
Association (ISIA) each year highlights the achievements of the private
security industry at its Annual Awards.
The ISIA Awards 2013 will be held in the Ritz Carlton, Powerscourt, Co.
Wicklow and is promising to be our biggest event to date. “The key to the success of the ISIA awards is
the way it celebrates the outstanding achievements of member companies and
their people” said Sheenagh McCullagh, President of the ISIA. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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categories. For the first time ever, the
ISIA will celebrate those locksmiths who are valued by their clients. Sarah O’Donnell, Communications Director
explained, “the ISIA Locksmith of the Year award is really a customer’s choice
award. ISIA locksmiths make the
nomination survey available to their client base and it is the customer that
selects the winner. We are really
pleased we were in a position to introduce this category as it should increase
awareness about the importance of this area in the overall security
strategy”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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as the Security Officer of the Year Award, Event Security Person Award and the
Security Supervisor of the Year Award introduced for the first time last
year. The ISIA Awards 2013 will also
recognise Electronic Security as part of the event with a category introduced
for these individuals. “Last year we
started to recognise people in the electronic security sector with the ISIA FÁS
Apprentice award, but this really opens things up to those long standing
professionals in the industry who have not come through and apprenticeship”
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encourage companies in private security to foster a culture of innovation. This award will feature again in 2013. The past two recipients of this award were
Niscayah (now Stanley Security Solutions) in 2011 and last year’s winner was
TDS. “We are really looking forward to
this year’s submissions. Innovation is a
recognised component for success and it is has been wonderful to see how many
companies is the security industry recognise this” said O’Donnell. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Chairman of the Irish Security Industry Association's (ISIA) event security division recently wrote to Minister Shatter to ask just that. For a full update of the progress of event security licensing in Ireland, please read our most recent news story on the ISIA website available <a href="http://www.isia.ie/department-justice-confirms-event-licensing-imminent">here</a>. </div>
Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-9715777169828452032013-05-01T02:37:00.000-07:002013-05-01T04:01:08.835-07:00Finding a Security Company: Taking the Hard Work Out of an Important Task<div style="text-align: justify;">
Finding a security company in Ireland can be a daunting task. If you decided to take on this task tomorrow and you went onto the website of the Private Security Authority (PSA) you would find a lengthy list of licensed contractors providing a variety of security services ranging from security guarding services (static guards/door security), companies providing installation and maintenance of electronic security systems (alarms, CCTV and access control), not to mention the companies that monitor alarms, along with those providing cash-in-transit service. We didn't count, but as of today the list is 62 pages long. We estimate it could include over 700 companies! </div>
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If you are securing the services of a security company they will need to hold a valid PSA license if they are providing you with any of the following: </div>
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<li>Door Security </li>
<li>Alarm installation </li>
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<li>CCTV installation </li>
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In order for a company to obtain a license they must meet a number of requirements and they must be independently audited against the relevant standards for the area of private security that they are operating in. For further information on standards and licensing requirements please <a href="http://isia.ie/security-licensing-legislation-standards">click here</a>. </div>
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As we already mentioned, there is a lengthy list of companies you can select from, so we are sure you will want to make the task of selecting a security supplier that bit easier. You may rely on word of mouth referrals from people you know and trust. However, you should still always check that the company you are referred to holds a valid Private Security Authority (PSA) license, licensing may not have been a legal requirement when your contact dealt with this company. So always check. Many security companies will also have sought to demonstrate their standards by gaining certification to various international standards, so it might be worth asking them what standards they operate to. In other words, try to find out how they differentiate themselves from the hundreds of security companies that are licensed. However, don't let them blind you with a series of numbers that may just be the minimum required for licensing (refer back to the link on standards for licensing, all companies will have these). The standard they operate to may simply be the minimum standards that they have to meet to trade legally. If you are looking for a company that stands out from the crowd, ask them if they have achieved any standards outside those required by licensing, such as ISO 9001 or the Irish Security Industry Association's (ISIA) quality requirement, Qualsec. </div>
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If you are considering using members of the Irish Security Industry Association (ISIA) as a supplier, all of the members of the Guarding Division, Electronic Security Division and Event Security Division will hold Qualsec, the ISIA's own quality scheme which is designed with the customer in mind. Members of these three divisions must achieve Qulasec Silver at a minimum, but may progress to Qulasec Gold or Qulasec Platinum. There is further information available on our website which you may access <a href="http://www.isia.ie/qualsec">here</a>. We would also encourage you to always check the validity of a companies ISIA membership and Qulasec standard. If you are not sure, just call us in the ISIA +353-(0)1-4847206. </div>
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If you are still uncertain about where to start in the search to find a security company to supply the specific security services you need, we can help. Simply submit the form, available <a href="http://www.isia.ie/find-security-services-supplier">here</a> and we can do some of the hard work for you. </div>
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Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-45016826228859231352013-04-30T09:31:00.001-07:002013-04-30T09:32:18.802-07:00More Reason to Believe Stiffer Sentencing a Must<div style="text-align: justify;">
Earlier this month we issued a press release highlighting the number of cash-in-transit robberies that had occurred already this year, the threat these incidents are to public safety and employees in the industry, the concerns that the industry have that many are being perpetrated by the same criminals and therefore, the need for stiffer sentencing. </div>
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That press release can be viewed <a href="http://www.mediacontact.ie/mediahq/isia/52487/security-industry-seeks-stiffer-sentencing.html">here</a>. </div>
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Since that press release has been issued there was a further incident last Saturday, during the day at the Orwell Shopping Centre near Templeogue. A handgun was held at a security man's head forcing the security worker to hand over a cash box he had just collected from a supermarket and leaving shoppers terrified.</div>
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These incidents are happening during the day, in public locations and are a serious public risk. As the Irish Security Industry Association's (ISIA) recent press release mentioned, our members fear that these incidents are often being carried out by the same criminals repeatedly. An article in <a href="http://www.herald.ie/news/gun-is-put-to-guards-head-in-shop-terror-29229000.html">yesterday's Herald</a> has confirmed those fears, highlighting that the two men currently being held in custody are "also suspected of a spate of similar crimes
across counties Dublin, Meath and Cork...and one
of them previously served a lengthy jail sentence after the attempted
armed robbery of a ex-Dublin GAA player. He also served a three-year sentence for a separate cash-in-transit robbery in 2002."</div>
Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-6476084652661825392012-12-04T02:11:00.001-08:002012-12-07T07:51:00.813-08:00ISIA Awards 2012 & 40th Anniversary Celebration <br />
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The Irish Security Industry
Association (ISIA) hosted the ISIA Awards and 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday 10<sup>th</sup> November
at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. The awards
were attended by over 250 individuals from the private security industry, suppliers to the industry and security managers from a variety of industries.
Also in attendance were members of the Private Security Authority, An Garda
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As pointed out by ISIA President, Sean Malone “The ISIA Awards
contributes to ensuring that standards within the security industry are kept
high”. Malone thanked all those ISIA
members “who took the time to reflect on the excellence of their employees and
the outstanding work being done in the industry”. There were eight awards presented on the night, with three categories being introduced for the first time this year. </div>
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The Premier Award, sponsored by Noonan, was presented to Dublin Fire Brigade who celebrates their 150<sup>th</sup>
Anniversary this year. Dublin Fire
Brigade is the largest full time brigade in the country providing fire and
emergency response service to over 1.2 million people. With responsibility for high risk sites
throughout Dublin city and county their services are critical to our capital
city. The ISIA was honoured to present
this year’s Premier Award to Dublin Fire Brigade which was accepted on behalf
of all the men and women of Dublin Fire Brigade by Chief Fire Officer, Stephen
Brady.<br />
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This year’s recipient of the
Courage Award was Joanne O’Riordan, a truly remarkable individual. Joanne is one of seven people in the world
with total amelia, but she has not let this stop her from anything. O’Riordan challenged the Taoiseach on the
issue of cuts that would impact on those with disabilities, asked women
scientists around the world to build her a robot and was invited to address the
United Nations on this very topic, which she did earlier this year just after
her sixteenth birthday. Joanne O’Riordan
is an inspiration and the ISIA were thrilled to be in a position to recognise her
courage with this award, which was sponsored by Synergy Security
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The award for Security Officer
of the Year was presented to Tony Gorman, Noonan, for the exceptional service
and outstanding contribution he makes as a security officer at Penney’s, Eyre Square,
Galway. There were also two merit award
recipients on the night; Andrew Dolan, ISS, for the work he carries out at IBEC
and Mihhail Roman, EPM Ireland, for the work he carries out at Swords Business
Campus and Stream Global Services. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The award for Security
Supervisor of the Year was presented to Jerome O’Donovan, Noonan, for the
outstanding work he does at EMC Cork, where he is responsible for supervising twelve
officers in addition to remotely managing the security operations of
twenty-seven locations across EMEA. There
were also three merit award recipients on the night; Sean Kavangh, ISS, for the
work he carries out at AOL; Martin Keville, Synergy Security Solutions, for the
work he carries out at Tara Mines (Boliden) and Marcus Smith, Synergy Security
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The winner of the Event Security
Person of the Year award was Pat Douglas, Pulse Security Management, who was
specifically nominated for the work he carries out at the Guinness Storehouse
and the contribution he makes to the security and overall experience of
visitors to Ireland’s most popular visitor attraction. There were also two merit award recipients on
the night; Derek Dunne, Sword, for the work he carried out at the London
Olympic Games and Martin McKevitt, Renaissance Security Services, for the work
he carries out for Horse Racing Ireland.
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In 2007 FÁS introduced an Electronic
Security Apprenticeship allowing those working in the area of electronic
security to gain a craft with global recognition. This year, for the first time, the ISIA
recognised those ISIA apprentices nearing completion of the
apprenticeship. The award was sponsored
by GVD in association with Milestone and the winner was Donagh Kane from Jade. There were three finalists also recognised on
the night; Andrew Fleming of Xenon Security Systems, Shane Kennedy of Stanley
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Private security is filled with
individuals who work tirelessly on a voluntary basis to improve their industry. This year the ISIA wished to recognise these
efforts and introduced the Industry Contribution Award sponsored by Stanley
Security Solutions. The award was
presented to the Security Systems Training Council (SSTC) who gave their own
time to assist FÁS with the development of the Electronic Security Apprenticeship and continue to work closely with FÁS on recognition of prior learning (RPL) to ensure those experienced in the industry have an opportunity to also earn a craft. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The award for innovation in security was
developed to foster and encourage innovation in the security industry. Sarah O’Donnell, Communications Director with
the ISIA stated “the submissions this year were of a very high standard and we
were delighted to be able to say that innovation is a key component in the
success of each of the finalists selected”. There were four finalists selected; G4S, MTS Security, Stanley Security Solutions and TDS. </div>
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The award was sponsored by Anixter and the winner was TDS. “The TDS submission was based on a piece of
work they completed for Google”, stated Martin Crothers, Past President of the
ISIA, “but what stood out about TDS is the true culture of innovation in their
organisation which impacts on everything they do as a company”. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-26553309441853524002012-10-01T02:38:00.000-07:002012-10-01T02:38:01.697-07:00CCTV & Access Control Licensing ChangesFrom today there are a number of changes to the requirements for those installing, maintaining and repairing CCTV and Access Control Systems. From today, the 1st October 2012, those companies or sole traders who install and maintain CCTV and Access Control security systems must hold a private security services license from the Private Security Authority. <br />
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With a Post Office worker injured and cash stolen from Lidl today in two separate raids, the question on many people's minds is bound to be, how can we prevent this and how do we manage the risk to businesses with cash on their premises? What is the perfect security solution? Martin Crothers, a recent past President of the ISIA, spoke to Audrey Carville from RTE on the topic. For those of you that missed the interview, which aired on Radio 1 Drive Time just after 16:30, we have highlighted some of the key points below. </div>
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According to a news article in the <a href="http://www.sundayworld.com/columnists/sw-irish-crime.php">Sunday World</a>, there were more cash robberies in Ireland in the first two months of this year than there were in all of 2011. So there is no doubting the fact that certain types of crime are on the rise. <span style="background-color: white;">In the 1980's in Ireland there were high rates of crime and a frequency of raids too, but as security and security systems improved the </span><span style="background-color: white;">frequency</span><span style="background-color: white;"> of these attacks decreased. So, where do we go now? </span></div>
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Today's raid on the Post Office was not successful, but the robbery at Lidl on Thomas Street was. What security challenges do these types of businesses face and how can the risks to their people and their business be managed? First of all, the premises itself could offer challenges. Very often shops and post offices are in old buildings that have not been purpose built. That in itself can cause difficulty. Also, you might have put in certain security measures that the criminals are suddenly a step ahead. Then there is the human element to consider. As was pointed out in today's interview, if you have someone in a balaclava standing over you with a gun to your head, the security procedures may not spring to mind. So how does a business combat that? </div>
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When we consider these types of challenges it could lead us to feel that there is simply nothing that can be done. There certainly isn't a perfect security solution, but that doesn't mean that we cannot continuously work towards improving security and preventing robberies and raids such as those in Dublin today. As already highlighted, as security advances so do the criminals. Therefore, it is important that the security industry and the business community is always a step ahead. This means prioritising security every day. It must be a part of every person's job each day, particularly when you are a business that holds cash. Security should be continuously reviewed and upgraded and that is not limited to systems, but should be extended to the people in the business. Training needs should also be reviewed and risks continuously assessed. </div>
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Regularly reviewing systems, assessing how the systems can be improved and upgraded may require investment, but it could prevent a robbery. The human element cannot be entirely controlled nor can the criminals, but through regular training, regular reviews of procedures and regular risk assessments you can at least ensure that you have done every thing possible to make an attempted robbery an unsuccessful robbery. </div>
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Security should not be an after thought, it should be a priority and one of your key risk management tools. <span style="background-color: white;">What we have outlined above and what was outlined in today's interview is not a perfect security solution, a perfect solution does not exist, but it is as close as you are going to get.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></div>
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<li>Guarding Services </li>
<li>Event & Entertainment Security </li>
<li>Electronic Security & Systems (Alarms, CCTV, Access Control)</li>
<li>Physical Security (locks, safes, gates) </li>
<li>Monitoring </li>
<li>Cash in Transit/Secure Transport </li>
<li>Security Consultants </li>
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The ISIA provides its members with a fantastic opportunity to be hands on in collectively influencing the direction of it's industry and to drive and pursue items of interest and importance to private security companies in Ireland. <br />
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Because of the way the association is structured and managed the officers that serve as Chairman or Vice Chairman and make up the Council of Management of the ISIA are of critical importance. They do the hard work on behalf of their industry working with various stakeholders to ensure private security in Ireland is continuously improved and that high standards are maintained. Therefore, holding a role within the ISIA is of great importance to the private security industry in Ireland. <br />
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Each year the election of officers is conducted at the AGM and this year we had quite a few new officers elected. As always at the ISIA's AGM, the new President was elected. The new ISIA President is Sean Malone of Synergy Security and this year we have a first for the ISIA, Sheenagh McCullagh was elected to the role of Vice President and will be the first female to serve as VP of the ISIA. Brendan Flynn of Noonan was elected as Chairman of the Monitoring Division, Chris Clinch was elected as Chairman of the CIT/Transport division and Pat Hogan was elected Vice Chairman of the Guarding Division joining John O'Donoghue of Noonan as the second Vice Chairman of that division. <br />
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The ISIA wishes to both congratulate these individuals and to thank them. It is people like this that give their time and energy to the interests of the private security industry that makes the ISIA what it is. This year the ISIA celebrates its 40th Anniversary and with the commitment of its members will enjoy many more years of continuing to drive the private security forward.Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-82934750909534254772012-03-28T07:24:00.000-07:002012-03-28T07:27:03.317-07:00Irish Security Industry Association AGMThe Irish Security Industry Association AGM will take place on the 18th April 2012 in Croke Park and will be followed by our 40th Anniversary Luncheon. The agenda and booking information have already been sent to members. If you have not received details please contact Sarah O'Donnell, <a href="mailto:sarahodonnell@isia.ie">sarahodonnell@isia.ie</a> for further information.<br />
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We look forward to seeing our members on the 18th April in Croke Park. </div>Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-18200565627310354582012-02-21T23:30:00.000-08:002012-02-21T23:30:22.128-08:00FM Ireland Security Conference Stream 22-23 February 2012The ISIA will be at FM Ireland in the RDS for the next two days. If you are planning on popping into the expo, we will have representatives available to answer your security related questions at stand D23.<br />
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We will also be running some interesting and very beneficial conference presentations for users of security services. Seminars will run from 10:55 today 22nd Feb and 13:45 tomorrow 23rd Feb. If you missed the PSA briefing held yesterday for ISIA members, Geraldine Larkin will be giving another presentation this morning at 11:30 as part of the ISIA conference stream. <br />
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Check out the conference schedule <a href="http://www.fmireland.com/Conference.asp">here</a>.Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-14233950199160318862012-01-23T11:57:00.000-08:002012-01-23T11:57:38.578-08:00The Modern Day Shoplifter, From Chef to ClergyChef Antony Worall Thompson's recent spat of shoplifting in Tesco has got people wondering about this criminal activity. Who is the typical shoplifter and why do they do it? Darragh McManus from the Irish Independent spoke to the Irish Security Industry Association and other to find out. Have a read of what he leaned below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/the-day-i-caught-a-nun-and-a-priest-shoplifting-2995045.html">The Day I Caught a Nun and Priest Shoplifting</a>Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-85885506478277458492012-01-19T04:30:00.000-08:002012-01-19T04:30:38.863-08:00Avoiding a Festive Feast (or similar) on Your PremisesMany of you probably heard about the recent court case against a security company by Brasserie Sixty6 which was settled out of court this week. You probably thought , as we did, how did this happen, wasn't their a security system? There was, but the system failed the restaurant. This may have you wondering about your own alarm and security systems and hoping they don't let you down. Here are a few tips to make sure you don't supply Christmas dinner, or more, to some unwelcome visitors:<br />
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<li><b>Alarm Installation</b> - Make sure your alarm company is licensed. Installers of alarm systems must hold a current PSA license and that will allow you to ensure your provider is meeting their legislative requirements under the Private Security Services Act 2004. Irish Security Industry Association (ISIA) members will also hold Qualsec, the ISIA's quality standard. For a listing of ISIA members <a href="http://www.isia.ie/isia/Main/2008_ML_CCTV.htm">click here</a>. </li>
<li><b>Alarm Maintenance</b> - Keep your alarm maintained. Maintenance contracts are critical to ensuring your electronic security doesn't let you down when you really need it. Often business and homeowners complain about this cost, but you would be kicking yourself if you hadn't had the necessary maintenance carried out and that led to a break-in at your home or business. </li>
<li><b>Alarm Monitoring</b> - Have your alarm monitored. The sound of an alarm going off is an irritant, but haven't you ever ignored it's irksome noise somewhere nearby. If an alarm is monitored the alarm receiving centre will be in a position to notify you and notify the authorities. However, for the Gardai to respond it must be a maintained alarm with a URN. It is also important to be aware that monitoring stations should notify you or your alarm company if their is a failure during their regular testing. </li>
<li><b>Physical Security</b> is crucial. You don't want a criminal to be able to gain entry to your premises in the first place and you should consider the quality of the doors at entry points, particularly secluded access points. </li>
<li><b>Safes</b> - Day safes should not have cash left in it overnight and should have anti-fish features. When cash is stored overnight it should be in a euro graded safe. </li>
<li><b>CCTV</b> - CCTV can be extremely useful to those investigating the a crime after it has taken place, but you should have your CCTV system stored in a secure area, if that is destroyed the cameras won't have been much use to you. Installers of CCTV do not currently require a license, but that is likely to change this year and if you are having a CCTV system installed it might be wise to use an installer already licensed for alarms. </li>
<li><b>Secure Room</b> - A secure room may be used for your CCTV, overnight safe and alarm control panel and have additional access control so that if someone does make it inside your premises they shouldn't be able to get into your secure room. </li>
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If you need any further information please visit the <a href="http://isia.ie/">ISIA's website</a>. For suppliers you can trust please have a look at our member listings or give us a call on +353-1-4847206. </div>
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If you didn't have a chance to read about the festive feast at Brasserie Sixty6, have a look at the link below. </div>
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<a href="http://www.independent.ie/national-news/courts/fine-festive-feast-on-the-menu-as-four-eat-their-fill-after-breakin-2991777.html">Fine festive feast on the menu as four eat their fill after break-in - Courts, National News - Independent.ie</a>Irish Security Industry Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01026879913973468588noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613582413944573964.post-26685764608887629052012-01-19T03:08:00.000-08:002012-01-19T03:08:51.114-08:00Welcome to the ISIA BlogWelcome to the ISIA blog. We hope this will provide a useful source of information for the private security industry or those who use private security services, which is most of us!<br />
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Please post information of interest, tell us your security tips, feel free to ask questions relevant to private security and please share your answers to questions posted. <br />
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As this is a new blog, we welcome your suggestions, ideas, questions and comments. <br />
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For more information on the Irish Security Industry Association, please visit our <a href="http://www.isia.ie/">website</a>, call us on 01-4847206 or drop an email to <a href="mailto:info@isia.ie">info@isia.ie</a>. <br />
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We hope this will prove to be a useful forum for you!<br />
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Sarah O'Donnell<br />
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