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Leading UK Security, Risk Management and FM Providers First Response Group (‘FRG’) has acquired Aberdeen based Apardion Ltd to expand its national capabilities in the corporate security sector. Founded in 2007, FRG provides Integrated Security, Labour Supply and Total FM solutions to private and public-sector clients nationwide. The acquisition of Apardion forms part of a […]
Read moreThe SIA (Security Industry Authority) has announced changes to the Approved Contractor Scheme which will take effect from 1st April 2019 following extensive consultation and reviews with approved contractor companies and the wider private security industry. The main changes include: More emphasis on service delivery and less on processes The Self-Assessment Workbook has been streamlined […]
Read moreOn Thursday 6 September, at Woolwich Crown Court, Kazeem Oladimeji of Bromley pleaded guilty to an offence under the Fraud Act 2006 of fraud by false representation while working in the security industry. Oladimeji was jailed for five months and fined £115 for gaining employment using fraudulent documentation. He has been in custody since 15 […]
Read moreThis new publication the TPSO is specifically for Security Officers and Professional Front Line Security Operatives. It is produced by dedicated and experienced Security Officers – Rollo Davies and Michael O’Sullivan. The aim of the magazine is: Keeping you up to date with news, views and security issues Helping with CPD, training and career development Networking and building contacts The […]
Read moreOn 3 September 2018, at Snaresbrook Crown Court, Moses Oshunkoya was sentenced for fraud, having pleaded guilty on 20 August, after using a stolen identity to apply for an SIA licence. Oshunkoya had used a stolen identity to apply for a door supervision licence three times since 2007. He used the details of an acquaintance, […]
Read moreLynda Moore, Managing Partner, of FM Contract Watch was recently interviewed by TrackTik to discuss her views on the Security Guarding Industry having spent almost 40 years in this sector. The interview covered how the industry has evolved in terms of diversity, how the SIA and regulations have impacted procurement and professionalism as well as […]
Read moreThe Security Industry Authority have published a new ‘Security at Events’ guidance booklet for event organisers. Click here to read ‘Security at Events’ – June 2018 sia_security_at_events
Read moreOn Friday 27 July, at Wolverhampton Crown Court, Showtime Security Guards Ltd and its director, Maria Francis were sentenced, having pleaded guilty in June 2018 for supplying unlicensed security operatives in Shropshire. Ms Francis was sentenced to a 12 month conditional discharge and the company was fined £2,700 and ordered to pay £500 in costs. […]
Read moreWard Security has been appointed by the Paternoster Square management team to manage the security of Paternoster Square which is located adjacent to the world famous St Paul’s Cathedral. The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process and will see Ward Security’s London operations team manage the security provision for the 70,000 sq m […]
Read moreWe have sealed a new partnership with HMRC to tackle incidents of tax fraud in the private security industry. Both the SIA and HMRC have been working together to identify problems in the sector, including businesses abusing employment rules, running up high debts and taking part in Payroll Company Fraud. It is estimated that this […]
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