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Our Membership
Roy Cooper, an Associate Member,
wins Lifetime Acheivement OSPA
Roy Cooper, an Associate member of the Security Institute, won the UK OSPA’s Lifetime Achievement award in late February.
Roy has been actively working in the security industry for nearly 50 years. Starting as an apprentice back in 1972. Throughout
his career he undertook various appointments working for a number of system installers. Roy went on to develop and manage
Professional Security Magazine, which is now one of the most widely distributed and respected publications in the industry.
In 2012 he co-founded the Women in Security Awards – providing an opportunity to raise the profile, awareness and significant
achievements of leading women in what is widely known as a male dominated industry.
In 2013, he introduced SecurityTwenty, a regional roadshow which has become one of the most successful in the UK. Each road-
show has a charity dinner which raises money for local security related charities, typically raising around £20K per year.
It is in recognition of his unbridled passion, professionalism, enthusiasm and significant contribution over the past two decades
in reporting and addressing key issues, voices and news on all aspects of the security industry.
