The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) is launching a free mobile application. It’s to give a voice to the front-line, says the association, part of what it calls its new radical approach that promises free membership for front-line security workers: whether in fire or security systems installing, or security officers.
The app provides a platform for sharing and recording anonymised data on the mental well-being of the front-line members, while capturing figures and trends relating to unreported incidents, employer support, diversity and disability, amongst others. This tool will enable an accurate picture of incidents affecting the front-line security officers and the wider community, as well as the impact on protected businesses, IPSA says.
Simon Pears, Chairman of IPSA said: “This will be first-hand anonymised data which will allow us to be vocal within the industry and to government. We hope that in turn, companies will want to be part of us to help improve security and help to meet the needs of frontline staff and create greater App recognition for the professionalism of the teams.”
The app offers information and guidance, welfare, training modules and some IPSA-specific offers, alongside news feeds. The users will be able to register and access the IPSA membership by signing up for the free app. They will receive executive member benefits and be entitled to certification as well as the right to include the post-nominal after their name.
Simon said: “This vision is inspired by the hard work and commitment that front-line services offer the public to help keep them safe and secure. The free membership of IPSA is our ‘thank you’ to them. We want to become the voice of security front-line workers.”
Whilst this launch is in the UK, it will be rolled out to other countries; the USA is the next scheduled release. Industry companies have become ‘IPSA Founders’ and volunteered their assistance and funding to make the app possible.
Una Riley, CE of IPSA said, “The Founders supported a vision that is now a reality. The Founders have helped IPSA to offer free membership for all people working on the front-line within the world of security. IPSA will always remember the special contribution that the Founders have made to help the front-line be recognized and valued for the important work they do.”
IPSA adds that it’s grateful for the generous support offered by its founders – HIKVISION, SSAIB, AUCSO, FSA, IHSM, Securigroup, Darwin Clayton, HMCA, Ashford, Chubb, Oprema, Securitatem, Profile Security Services Ltd, Vinovium Associates Ltd, Kestrel Guards Ltd, Professional Security Ltd, Spectrum Security, LMS Security, Shield Security Services, Acctive Systems, Plain Designs, IPPSO, Sodexo, SGC Security Services, Serveu, Federal Security Bureau, BJP Insurance Brokers, Panasonic, Team Software, ISA, Elizabethan Security, Proelium Law LLP, Professional Security, IFSEC and FIREX and UK Fire.
