Category: News
AIS Lecture Day 2026
The AIS Annual Lecture Day is fast approaching and we are pleased to confirm the following speakers;
- Tony Baker – Head of Technical Standards and Delivery, BRE – Passive Fire Protection Certification – LPS 1181
- Sarah Colwell – Head of Technical Codes and Standards, BRE – Challenges of Fire Testing and Approving Solar PV systems
- Raman Chagger – Principal Consultant, BRE – Video Flame Detection
- Ian Halliwell CSL DualCom – Intruder Alarms and PSTN Switch off
- Jasmine Hunt-Brown – Director, Safelock Systems – Locks for Safes and Smart Locks
- AIS Security Panel – This will be a wide-ranging open discussion amongst the panel and attending delegates in order to share experiences, knowledge and opinions on a variety of Security topics including; ‘Should cash ratings be increased in line with inflation?’ We’ll discuss safes, safe locks, anchoring, current standards, changes in safe attack tools/methods and the current cash ratings.
The day will also include a tour of BRE Including labs, burn hall and security product ‘attack’ testing hall
Date: Thursday 12th February 2026
Time: Registration and coffee from 09.30, start 10:00, finish 15:30.
Location: BRE/LPCB, Bucknalls Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 9XX (but WD25 9NH for satnav)
Registration: Please email lee.wallace@thmarch.co.uk with your name, company name and (if you will be arriving by car and parking on site) your vehicle registration number, please ensure you also provide your guest’s details, including their car registration if they are travelling separately.
Lunch and refreshments are provided free of charge.
This event is FREE to attend for AiS members, who can each bring one non-member guest, also FREE to attend. Places are limited – first come, first served – so please register (as below) as soon as possible
BT Redcare ceasing to operate: 1st August 2025
As many of you will already be aware, BT announced at the end of January that all BT Redcare operations will be ceasing on the 1st August 2025 after over 30 years of activity and innovation.
We, as the board, want to express out gratitude for the assistance provided by the BT Redcare team, who have provided meeting space and refreshments for the AiS monthly lectures for many years.
We have uploaded a bulletin from the BSIA for guidance which can be passed to colleagues and policyholders.
If any of your clients are affected by the closure of BT Redcare, we recommend consulting the underwriting team responsible for the policy to confirm appropriate steps and adequate alternatives for the risk.
AIS TV – Vacant Property Protection present by VPS UK
VPS UK’s core services cover the vacant, unoccupied and void property lifecycle from an initial risk assessment, security, maintenance, cleaning and preparation.
The presentation will give an update on current and future trends in the vacant property sector and what solutions are available to mitigate associated risks.
They will be discussing how to fully support customers with a variety of requirements such as.
- Vacant Property Security
- Vacant Property Services
- Site Security
- Guardian Security
AIS TV – CSL – Changes in the Industry
CSL’s Regional Sales Manager, Ian Halliwell, will be providing updates on the latest industry changes, including:
- ECHO – Automated Police Response
- Mobile Networks – The Future of 2G/3G & Mobile Technologies
- All IP – The PSTN Switch-Off
- Latest Standards – Changes in grade timings and terminology
- CSL Product Range – Alarm Signalling and & Connectivity
RISCAuthority and FPA GUIDANCE: Security Guide S35 – Internet of Things – Connected Security Devices and Systems
NSI Bulletin – Issue 6: ECHO
NSI Bulletin Issue No.8: Evacuation Alert Systems
In this NSI Bulletin they share the latest developments on a certification scheme for evacuation alert systems in high rise buildings launched in response to the Grenfell Tower Phase 1 inquiry report, highlighting the role of Third Party Certification in reassuring buyers, insurers and fire & rescue
Once logged in the Bulletin is available HERE
NSI Insurance bulletin – Issue 3: Where do you guide a Policyholder to source a competent Fire Risk Assessment company?
Issue 3: Where do you guide a Policyholder to source a competent Fire Risk Assessment company?
Once logged in the Bulletin is available HERE
New Alarm Alert (19)
Subject: BT’s ‘All IP’ project and the impact on Alarm Transmission Systems (ATS)
A new alarm alert has been issued
Alarm Alert (19) – July 2021
Subject: BT’s ‘All IP’ project and the impact on Alarm Transmission Systems (ATS)
Details of this has been added to the members archive area. Once logged in you can download details here.
Police Crime Prevention Initiatives – Intruder Alarms
Police Crime Prevention Initiatives - Intruder Alarms
The Police Crime Prevention team have recently launched an initiative providing advice to assist with choosing a suitable system, stressing the importance of using a reputable alarm company which has been approved by an Independent Inspectorate Body.
Once logged in the PCPI press release is available HERE
Secured by Design – Construction Site Security
Construction Site Security
Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative, have issued a new guide for Construction Site Security which provides advice on how to secure a site from the very start to the end of construction.
Once logged in, SBD’s press release is available HERE
NSI – Insurance Bulletin Issue 1
Managing Rogue Labour Risk in the Security and Events Industry
The NSI have provided AiS Members with their most recent ‘Insurance Bulletin’ which focuses on Managing Rogue Labour Risk in the Security and Events Industry.
Once logged in the Bulletin is available HERE
New Alarm Alert (18)
Subject: Implementation of PD 6662: 2017 and Alarm Transmission Systems (ATS)
A new alarm Alert has been issued.
Alarm Alert 18 – January 2020
Subject: Implementation of PD 6662: 2017 and Alarm Transmission Systems (ATS)
Details of this has been added to the members archive area. Once logged in you can download details here.