The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is encouraging businesses to register for a free place at the 2017 North West Security Procurement Conference. It’s running at the Holiday Inn in central Liverpool on Wednesday morning, May 3. Sponsored by ATEC Fire & Security Ltd and Securitas UK, and supported by Merseyside Police, the half-day event gives delegates the opportunity to hear from speakers on the importance of quality, to make the most out of their security investments.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Ian Critchley QPM will officially open the event. That’s followed by presentations aimed at helping businesses make smarter purchasing decisions to make sure the security they have in place is fit for purpose and will deliver long-term business benefits.
Confirmed speakers include:
Pauline Norstrom, Managing Director of NetVu and Immediate Past Chair of the BSIA. With a 16-year background in the security industry, Pauline’s presentation covers ‘The real price of security systems’, examining the whole life cost of the security system and exploring the price vs quality debate from the perspectives of both buyers and sellers of security solutions.
Detective Inspector Robbie Moss of Merseyside Police, will present on ‘Reducing threat, harm and risk to local business’, discussing an investigation he led as Senior Investigating Officer into armed robberies at several newsagents in the North Merseyside area, and how security solutions can be an effective tool in solving crime.
David Wells, Commercial Director for Securitas Security Services (UK) Ltd in the North, will be advising on best practice procurement for security guarding. David has 17 years’ experience in the private security industry, with a wealth of operational knowledge across a variety of sectors.
Steve Lampett, Technical Officer at the BSIA, will be speaking about British Standards and the role they can play in helping businesses choose quality security products and services.
Simon Adcock, Chief Executive Officer of ATEC Fire & Security and Chairman of the BSIA’s CCTV Section, will explore the idea that ‘Price is not everything’, Simon will be helping technology buyers define their needs to find a security partner.
Visitors will also have the chance to network over a light lunch and see a range of security products and services from exhibitors, including: Securitas Security Services (UK) Ltd, ATEC Fire & Security, Gallagher Security, Humax Electronics Co Ltd and Safer Shred.
You can register for the free to attend event at: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RMJG8MZ.
