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  • S12 Security invites input on challenges, opportunities via industry-wide consultation until October 15.
  • Consultation results shape S12 workstreams, presented to Security Minister on October 21.
  • S12 workstream leads to engage directly with the industry, groups formed by October 24.

The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group, recently formed, has commenced an industry-wide consultation to define the core priorities for its agenda and forthcoming workstreams. This initiative follows the group's inaugural meeting with the Security Minister, the Security Industry Authority (SIA), and the Home Office.

Aimed at addressing vital industry concerns, the consultation invites inputs from security professionals, businesses, clients, and stakeholders throughout the guarding sector.

Collective Input from the Industry

Gathering insights collectively is deemed essential for determining priority workstreams, ensuring the group's efforts address significant challenges and opportunities. The open consultation will guide the group's focus on impactful strategies for the sector and the public.

The consultation survey is available until 3 PM on Wednesday, October 15th. Upon closure, the S12 is scheduled to convene on October 17th to evaluate the feedback, finalize workstreams, and designate an S12 member to lead each one. These priorities will subsequently be presented by the S12 Chair to the Security Minister on October 21st.

Next Steps and Industry Engagement

Following the presentation, the designated leads will actively engage with industry stakeholders to form working groups dedicated to advancing each workstream's goals.

Official announcements regarding the confirmed workstreams will be communicated to the industry and stakeholders by October 24th.

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