A message from Abu Ahmed, Head of JSaRC:
As 2024 draws to a close, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the past year and share our vision for 2025. 2024 has been a year of significant change. We’ve seen national elections in many countries including our own, and of course in the US. This has come with the backdrop of conflict abroad and violent disorder at home this summer. This new Government is clear about its mission-led approach. The missions most relevant to us in the Home Office include- growing the economy and safer streets, with foundations that include secure borders and national security. Progress against all of these require the talent and experience in the UK’s security industry.
The new Security Minister, Dan Jarvis, has wasted no time in committing his energy to supporting the security industry – whether that’s making his presence felt at Farnborough International Airshow, making his first speech at International Security Expo or travelling to Riyadh to support UK companies at Intersec KSA. The security industry continues to play a vital role in safeguarding public safety and driving economic growth.
We had a record-breaking Security & Policing exhibition in 2024 – with more delegates and exhibitors than ever before. Security & Policing 2025 is shaping up to be our most ambitious event yet. We are working hard to deliver a bigger and better experience. This includes expanding our international reach to ensure S&P remains the premier annual event for exhibitors, attendees, and global delegations. S&P 2025 will showcase cutting-edge security solutions, foster collaboration across government, emergency services, industry, and academia and provide a platform to tackle shared challenges and drive innovation.
It’s an unmissable opportunity to strengthen the partnerships that are critical to keeping people safe.
Looking forward, JSaRC remains committed to enabling success across the security sector. With a government focused on public safety and economic growth, 2025 holds great promise for advancing innovation, building partnerships, and addressing the evolving challenges of national security.
To everyone who has supported JSaRC throughout 2024: thank you. Your dedication and collaboration are what drive progress and innovation in this vital sector. We look forward to building on this year’s momentum and unlocking new opportunities together in 2025.
Abu Ahmed
Head of the Joint Security and Resilience Centre
