July 24, 2024

On International Security Officers’ Day we would like to celebrate and thank all the security teams for their dedication and hard work to keep us safe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The role of the frontline security staff has changed dramatically over the last 10 years, and every day we find security […]

July 15, 2024

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Guy Mathias to its Advisory Board. Guy brings a wealth of expertise in extremism and security management, further strengthening IFPO’s commitment to providing top-tier education and certification for security personnel at all levels. Guy Mathias is a renowned subject matter […]

May 30, 2024

Onkar Hothi, a dedicated security professional working for City Group Security on the Midland Heart contract in Sandwell, recently won the Security Officer of Distinction Award at the prestigious ACS Pacesetters Awards. With a profound dedication to his work and a deep commitment to supporting those around him, Onkar’s journey in the security industry has […]

May 23, 2024

We returned to Royal Windsor Racecourse for the ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards on Wednesday, 22nd May, and were joined by our members, together with their staff and clients, our sponsors and guests. We would like to congratulate all the inspirational winners who are a credit to the Security Industry. The lifesaving acts, […]

May 13, 2024

IFPO UK is hosting its inaugural national conference, IFPO Live, on June 13 at the Coventry Building Society Arena. You are invited to attend for engaging discussions on professionalizing the security sector, supporting security professionals, advancing education, and career paths. Speakers from The Security Industry Authority, British Security Industry Association, National Protective Security Authority (formerly […]

As we get closer to the ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards, the final preparations are taking place to enable us to welcome our members and their guests on Wednesday, 22nd May. We would like to announce our Guest Speaker – Mike Neville MCSFS – CEO  of Neville Forensic Recognition Limited. He is an […]

May 9, 2024

The regional winners of the Security Personnel Awards at the 2024 British Security Awards have been announced and MAN Commercial Protection Ltd are proud to announce four regional winners: Best Newcomer: Paul Wheatley (Transport Safety Officer) Best Team: WMCA CCTV Control Room Team Best Team: Xscape Yorkshire Security Team Service to the Customer: Gill Yardley […]

May 8, 2024

Award winning First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk, and property protection business, has won a contract with English Heritage, a charity that manages more than 400 historic monuments, buildings and places. The three-year contract, with an option to extend to five, covers security guarding at some of the most iconic and historical venues […]

On 26 January 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted former door supervisor Steven Richardson for breaching the Private Security Industry Act. Worcester Magistrates’ Court sentenced Steven Richardson to a 12-month community order, with a 120-hour unpaid work requirement, and ordered him to pay a victim surcharge of £144 plus court costs of £500, amounting […]

May 3, 2024

ACS Pacesetters member First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk, and property protection company, has won Entrepreneurial Business of the Year: above £10m at the inaugural Security and Safety Entrepreneurial Awards (SSEAs). The Health and Safety Event at the NEC hosted a presentation ceremony announcing the winners on Tuesday 30th April. The SSEAs are […]