PSSA Newsletter - September 2018

ISSUE 20 September 2018  | NEWS – 9 – PSSA News Evolving Security through Innovation at the International Security Expo PSSA is looking forward to exhibiting at the International Security Expo again this year. The event, held at London’s Olympia (28 – 29 November 2018), provides us the opportunity to meet with our attending members, and other security industry professionals, with who we have a close working relationship, including CPNI and JSaRC. The show also allows us to spread the word about the work PSSA is involved in and to talk to companies who might have an interest in joining our organisation. Promoting our professional standards in perimeter protection, the benefits of the association and the PSSA’s visions for the future. It’s encouraging to see many PSSA members exhibiting at the event – particularly the companies who have been instrumental in bringing the event together. Zaun will be hosting a networking drinks reception on the first day of the event (28 November) which will provide security professionals and suppliers the opportunity to meet and chat in an informal atmosphere. ATG Access and Stadium TM will also be demonstrating their services in ‘real time’ at the show - as both companies are responsible for the event’s external security. In addition to the networking opportunities and discovering new products within in the security industry, the International Security Expo, is also a useful platform to promote your business and engage the wider security industry. There’s also a wide range of ‘free to attend’ CPD certified conferences and live demonstration areas – if you are in security then this is one exhibition in the calendar you simply can’t afford to miss. If you have not yet secured your stand space to exhibit – there’s still time! You can reserve your stand by following this link – alternatively you can contact us at admin@pssasecurity.org and we will put you in touch with our International Security Expo event organiser. The PSSA team look forward to seeing our members at the International Security Expo. We will be on stand L3 – where a warm welcome awaits! Find out more here and register for your free fast track passes to the event. Competition: airport vehicle checkpoint screening Can you help with innovative solutions for screening vehicles at airport checkpoints? The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is looking to make changes in aviation security. This competition is part of a wider range of activities being carried out by the Future Aviation Security Solutions (FASS) programme, which is a joint Department for Transport and Home Office initiative. The FASS programme is investing £25.5 million over a 5-year period to promote innovation to improve aviation security. VCPs (Vehicle Checkpoints) play a vital role in the functioning of airports. All airport vehicles must be security screened before being authorised to access the secure airside perimeter. VCPs screen a wide variety of vehicles on a daily basis, carrying goods which are vital for airports to operate. For example, VCPs need to screen catering, aviation fuel deliveries, air cargo and maintenance goods. The screening of vehicles and their loads takes place using a variety of methods, such as explosive trace detection, x-ray screening and manual searches. Please read here for further information. Funding for this competition is available for £2.5m. The competition closes on 20 September 2018 . For further guidance and help on applying for supplier funding through DASA please contact accelerator@dstl.gov.uk