This Wednesday, 24 July 2024 – International Security Officers’ Day – the Australian Security Industry Association Ltd (ASIAL) is calling on the community to acknowledge the role performed by security officers 24/7 in keeping us safe.
A vital part of Australia’s national security mix, Security Officers perform an important frontline role protecting hospitals, defence bases, shopping centres, offices, concerts and sporting events, as well as licensed premises, airports, critical infrastructure and more.
The tragic events that unfolded at Bondi Junction Westfield on 13 April 2024 highlighted the dangers faced by frontline Security Officers who 24/7 perform a vital role in keeping the community safe.
As first responders, their fast thinking and swift actions can mean the difference between life and death in many instances. Their professionalism and measured actions in often challenging environments help create a safer environment for everyone.
Security Officers Maddison Fitzgerald, Taha Iskandar, Deniz Colak and Mansoor Khalid are representative of the 162,535 licensed security personnel across Australia who are making a positive contribution 24/7 to protect our community.
A global security industry initiative originating in Australia and now in its ninth year, International Security Officers’ Day is a day to acknowledge the contribution of the 25 million private security personnel across the globe.
At its core, the day is about acknowledging the often unsung and unrecognised security professionals.
ASIAL CEO Bryan de Caires said: “On 24 July, we are calling on business, government, and the wider community to acknowledge the thousands of frontline Security Officers across the country who work 24/7 to keep us safe by saying, ‘thank you’.”
“It only takes a moment to say ‘thank you’ to the Security Officers at your workplace, local shopping centre, club or pub, or when you go through airport security screening. Or you can acknowledge them through your social media network using the hashtag #thankyousecurityofficers,” said ASIAL CEO Bryan de Caires.
With growing demand for the services provided by the security industry across all sectors of the economy, International Security Officers’ Day is a day to say ‘thank you’ to those who help to keep us safe.
How do I get involved?
Celebrating International Security Officers’ Day is simple. As an individual, you need only acknowledge any security officers you see on the day. Simply smile at that person and say thank you. It’s that simple!
If you run a security company, there are a range of things you can do:
- Send an email to your staff acknowledging the day and merely thank them for their service;
- You could organise a morning tea or make a site visit to say thank you in person;
- If you are a company that uses security staff, a simple smile and a thank you is all it takes;
- Send an email out to your staff asking them to participate by doing the same;
- Download the International Security Officers’ Day Thank you poster for distribution around your office or via your communications channels;
- Post photos of your security officers being acknowledged to ASIAL’s or your own Facebook page;
- Copy the social media artwork provided, and share the #thankyousecurityofficers on your social media network.
- Mention International Security Officers’ Day in a press release.
Download the poster Download the poster with print marks
Download social media artwork Download ISOD certificate of appreciation
International Security Officers’ Day pins 2024
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International Security Officers’ Day Logos
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A global security industry initiative, International Security Officers’ Day is now celebrated in a wide variety of counties across the world including Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macau, India, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, USA, Suriname and Thailand.
The long term goal is to build enough support around the world to petition to the United Nations to formally declare 24th July, each and every year as International Security Officers’ Day to recognise the contribution made by the often nameless and unseen thousands of security officers in helping to keep us safe.
They don’t do it for the rewards, and they certainly don’t do it for public praise.
So help us say thank you and show your appreciation by supporting International Security Officers’ Day by saying thank you and using #thankyousecurityofficers on social media.
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For more information on International Security Officers’ Day contact ASIAL on 1300 127 425, email contactus@asial.com.au or visit www.asial.com.au/ISOD.
