International Security Officers’ Day 2023 in the City of London

Monday 24th July 2023 was International Security Officers’ Day – a day to say ‘Thank You’ and recognise security officers and front of house staff for the amazing work they do 24/7 (hence the date).The first International Security Officers’ Day was in 2016, having been established by the Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL), who took their inspiration from Singapore who two years earlier decided to make this a day of recognition.

The City Security Council arranged a day’s events to acknowledge security officers’ unwavering commitment and bravery to ensure the safety and protection of people, property and assets in a variety of challenging environments.

In the morning, SIA CEO Michell Russell and Chair Heather Bailey visited buildings in the City of London to meet their security teams.

The celebrations then moved to a gathering in the Old Library (picture opposite) in the Lloyd’s of London building for lunch and for security officers to network with representatives from the City of London Police, the BSIA and City of London Corporation, and Security Institute, President Baroness Ruth Henig CBE, DL, and Don Randall MBE, Chairman of the City of London Crime Prevention Association, who were there to support and acknowledge this special day.

Michelle Russell and Heather Bailey addressed the audience and Michelle presented CSC certificates to those that had gone above and beyond in their duty.

It was a great day; thank you again to all the wonderful security officers who look after us.

Many thanks for the support from Lloyd’s of London and Lorraine Mansfield of Mitie Security who facilitated the venue, and SecuriGroup who sponsored lunch. Thanks also to the CSC Team for arranging the day, especially Jane Cork and Claire-Louise Hagon.

Graham Bassett

City Security magazine Editorial Committee