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Fast expanding First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk and property protection business, has strengthened its foothold in the events and stadia security management sector with the acquisition of Wembley-based ISC. The acquisition, which was completed this week, is part of the group’s strategy of diversification, whilst underpinning its strategic expansion into stadia, arena […]
Read moreThe SIA responds to the issues raised by BBC File on 4 on training malpractice in the delivery of SIA licence-linked qualifications. The behaviours captured in this documentary are both shocking and disappointing – it throws shade on parts of a training industry that is relied on to play its part in public safety. We […]
Read moreOn 14 September 2023, at Hastings Magistrates’ Court, an Eastbourne company director was prosecuted for supplying illegal security. Zac Morgan and his business First Choice (Sussex) Security Ltd were prosecuted by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) for supplying unlicensed security. Howard Morrison was prosecuted for working as an unlicensed security operative. Zac Morgan entered guilty […]
Read moreSince launching its mission in May this year, Corps Security has announced its second event to address the stigma around mental health in the security industry. Following a report in 2020 by leading academic Professor Mark Button that 40% of security officers researched were presenting symptoms of PTSD, Corps Security hosted a mental health event […]
Read morePaul Haywood Dowson was sentenced on Tuesday 12 September at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court. On Tuesday 12 September Paul Haywood Dowson was sentenced for working illegally as a door supervisor at a licensed premises in South Wales. He received a 12-month Community Rehabilitation Order with 10 days Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR), a fine of £500, and […]
Read moreOn Thursday 17 August a Speke company director was prosecuted at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court for working without a valid SIA licence. Paul Skyner pleaded guilty to working illegally in the Wirral’s night time economy and the court fined him £540 and ordered him to pay a victim surcharge of £216 and prosecution costs of £1,000. […]
Read moreSimon Giles, the CEO of City Group Security, strongly believes in the importance of sustainability and environmental conservation. As part of his commitment to reducing carbon emissions and meeting carbon targets, Simon and the team at City Group Security are actively supporting Waste Week and introducing an innovative initiative within his company. Under the campaign […]
Read moreOn Tuesday 1 August 2023, Alan Agnew from Ballymena was prosecuted at Laganside Magistrates’ Court. He pleaded guilty to working illegally as a door supervisor and for using a counterfeit Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence when he worked at a Belfast nightclub. The court fined Agnew £300 and ordered him to pay £235 costs. The […]
Read moreOn Friday 11 August 2023, Vikramjit Sharma from Worcester was prosecuted (in his absence) at Worcester Magistrates’ Court. He was caught working illegally as a door supervisor on 4 November 2022 during a routine inspection by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and West Mercia Police. Sharma was sentenced to a £250 fine, required to pay […]
Read moreIn the ongoing battle against counterfeiting, law enforcement agencies and businesses are turning to a novel and highly effective ally: sniffer dogs. These four-legged detectives possess an extraordinary sense of smell that enables them to sniff out counterfeit goods with remarkable accuracy. Below we explore the exceptional abilities of sniffer dogs and the benefits they […]
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