New security event launch

Professional Security Officer (PSO) Live is set to launch at the NEC Birmingham, from 25-27 April 2023. This ‘brand new’ show will feature alongside the award winning The Security Event – extending its security offering and dedicated focus to front-line security professionals.

Tristan Norman, Group Director comments “Launching Professional Security Officer Live demonstrates our commitment to the security industry. It’s a market we know very well, and our research has shown that there is a genuine demand from our exhibitors, partners and visitors to recognise the critical role that security personnel, operatives and front-line professionals play in the security sector.”

Never seen before and well overdue, PSO will host major industry brands from the security guarding sector - showcasing the latest products, services, technologies, training and solutions enabling security personnel to perform their duties protecting people, places and assets. Supported by a comprehensive free-to-attend conference that will highlight and address key issues within the sector that include, training and certification, career pathways, skills and talent shortage, standards, health and wellbeing, physical protection and much more.

Professional Security Officer Live is hugely welcomed and backed by leading industry stakeholders International Professional Security Association (IPSA), International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO), Skills4Security, The Security Institute (SyI) ASIS, PCPI to name a few.

Satia Rai MSyI, Chief Executive Officer, International Professional Security Association (IPSA) commented “IPSA are delighted to be part of the Professional Security Officer Live launch at The Security Event. There is a huge need to attract, train and retain talent in the private security industry to address the ever-changing landscape of risk and to raise standards within the sector. We are pleased that the team at Nineteen Group are leading and driving the change to focus on and include our front-line, the heartbeat of our industry. IPSA are thrilled to support the PSO-L launch as an event partner.”

Mike Hurst CPP CPOI, is director of the International Foundation for Protection Officers in the U.K. and Ireland and a member of its global board. Mike says “With members and students in 54 countries, the IFPO is dedicated to advancing the role of the security officer through education, certification, developing career pathways and supporting mental health and wellbeing. We are therefore delighted to support Professional Security Officer Live and look forward to working with the organisers to further develop and enhance this important area of the security profession. “

Registration is now open. Professional Security Officer Live is free to attend and is co-located with The Security Event, National Cyber Security Show, The Health & Safety Event, The Fire Safety Event and The Workplace Event. Taking place on 25-27 April 2023, at the NEC Birmingham, your pass gives you FREE access to the events and FREE parking at the NEC Birmingham.