November 8, 2024

Controlled Solutions Group Limited (CSG) is the latest company to join The ACS Pacesetters having achieved an SIA ACS score in the top 15% of all accredited companies. This privately owned company, based in Manchester, has been established for over 30 years and provides a range of security services to some of the world’s biggest […]

October 31, 2024

Press Release from Veritech Systems Limited – Celebrating Our Commitment to Equality: Receiving the FIR Inspiration Award 2024 from the Supply Chain Sustainability SCHOOL We are thrilled and honoured to announce that Veritech Systems Ltd has been recognised with an award in FIR (fairness Inclusion & Respect) in the Construction Industry. This accolade represents a […]

October 29, 2024

We welcome Clipfine Limited as the latest company to join The ACS Pacesetters having an SIA ACS score in the top 15% of all accredited companies. Clipfine, which has been trading since 1975, is a privately-run family business which has grown to become a leading construction support services provider, working on some of the most […]

October 17, 2024

A man has been given a suspended sentence for fraud after he used someone else’s SIA licence to work illegally at a venue in Newcastle. An SIA investigation found that Samuel Miller committed fraud by lying to his employers and working unlicensed as a door supervisor at City Vaults in Newcastle. He worked multiple shifts […]

October 8, 2024

Having achieved an SIA ACS score in the top 15% of all accredited contract security companies, we are delighted to welcome CSP to the ACS Pacesetters membership. CSP not only stands for Combined Services Provider, but also for Caring, Safe, Professional which represents the company values. Established for 30 years, CSP offers a wide range […]

October 7, 2024

SES Ltd is the latest company to join the ACS Pacesetters having achieved an SIA ACS score in the top 15% of all accredited companies. Privately owned and founded in 1992, SES Ltd have established a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and excellence in the security industry. Over the years, the company has grown from a […]

October 2, 2024

A man deemed a child sex offender has been given a suspended sentence after lying about his offences to work as a security guard in Cardiff. Soltan May worked twice during October and November 2023 at Freightliner, a rail freight company. He failed to notify the Security Industry Authority (SIA) or his employer that he […]

From Tuesday 1 April 2025, door supervisors and security guards must undertake refresher training to renew their licence. The new ‘refresher’ qualifications will be available from 1 October 2024. The qualifications update safety-critical skills door supervisors and security guards use to keep the public safe. The SIA is encouraging affected licence holders to take the […]

September 16, 2024

The Women in Security Awards took place at Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre on Thursday, 12 September, and we are delighted to announce that Lynda Moore, the founder of the ACS Pacesetters, received the Judges Award. The award is in memory of the late Baroness Ruth Henig who sadly passed away in February this year. Baroness Henig […]

The Board and Members of The Security Commonwealth would like to welcome Claire Humble MSc MIntLSy CPOI who has been elected as its new Chair.    Claire received the unanimous support of the Board and the overwhelming support of the membership.  The Board would like to thank the other candidates for the Chair position for their […]