Foreword with Mike Reddington

spectrum Winter 2021

The new year approaches with a cautionary note as the Government reacts to the latest threats in the shape of Omicron, as COVID-19 continues its onslaught across the fabric of our personal and business activities. The industry will continue its drive on returning to business as it was almost two years ago, albeit with one eye over its shoulder as we make sense of how the current situation may affect the sector over the long-term. Despite the impact of COVID-19 the professional security industry sector remains robust in its performance, but we must remain primed and prepared whilst we all look forward to some semblance of normality in the coming months.

The Association finishes strong at the end of 2021, seeing growth in membership and a 95% membership retention rate resulting in the association being in a healthy financial position. As a result of this positive performance we have been able to invest back into the association, with the creation of our Special Project Fund - designed to fuel member-led initiatives, driven by our sections - with our most recent project being the re-issue of an updated version of our popular The Picture is Not Clear CCTV camera report, which is currently being developed. We are also pleased to announce some key appointments that will play a crucial role in consolidating and growing our position in the sector. The new appointments are James Gribben, Chief Commercial Officer, and Mandy Miller, Senior Administration Officer who will both be taking up their roles in the New Year.

C H I E F E X E C U T I V E ' S F O R E W O R D

The last quarter of the year also saw the announcement of our former Chair and SEM’s Section Chair, Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL taking up the position as Chair of the Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC), taking over from Sir Kevin Tebbit in January 2022. Julie's commitment to the BSIA and the wider security sector has truly influenced the landscape of our industry, and her strategic expertise and extensive knowledge of the public, private and voluntary sectors make her a perfect fit for such an important role.

On behalf of myself and the BSIA staff, I would like to thank you all for your continued support and engagement with the Association over the last 12 months, and wish you the very best for 2022.

I look forward to hopefully meeting with many of you at one of our various section meetings or events being held during 2022.

Mike Reddington

Chief Executive

British Security Industry Association