The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has re-named its Property and Asset Protection Section on its 20th anniversary. Pictured is section chairman, David Frampton.
Now known as the Property and Asset Protection Section (PAPS), the group acts as a forum for companies providing doors, locks, shutters and grilles, safes and fences. Vacant property protection is included.
David Frampton says: “Physical security measures have always been among the first measures adopted by those wishing to protect their property and the assets stored within. Although we are now seeing a growing diversification in the nature of this usage, the protection of property and assets is at the core of what we offer, and the decision to change the section’s name was made in order to reflect this.”
Originally established in 1993, the Property and Asset Protection Section includes providers of perimeter security measures. David Frampton adds: “Since the section’s inception 20 years ago, methods of theft and forced entry into property have continued to become more sophisticated, and there is a need to be able to offer the market a package of physical security products and packages that are tested to recognised standards and approvals. As the criminal element of society continues to develop new means of attack, the industry must respond to, or pre-empt these, with new security solutions and when appropriate new standards.”
The section’s new mission statement pledges section members’ intention to support their customers with best practice and guidance, while promoting benchmark quality through adherence to standards, compliance, innovation and positive relationships with industry stakeholders. For more about the BSIA’s Property and Asset Protection Section, visit www.bsia.co.uk/property-asset-protection
