May 13, 2024

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 […]

May 1, 2024

MAN Commercial Protection Ltd has been recognised as the Family-Owned Business of the Year at the Security and Safety Entrepreneur Awards. This award highlights their commitment to excellence, innovation, and family values in the security industry. The Security and Safety Entrepreneur Awards took place in collaboration with The Security Event held at the NEC, Birmingham […]

April 29, 2024

In a bold move towards innovation of employee vetting and onboarding, Orka Check, a leading provider of comprehensive background checking solutions, proudly announces its evolution into Deploi. This strategic rebranding marks a pivotal moment in the company’s journey, reflecting its commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service to its customers and candidates. “We are […]

April 12, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Chase Services Group Limited is the latest company to join the membership of The ACS Pacesetters. This privately owned company, based on the outskirts of London, has been established since 2014 and has quickly risen to prominence in the field of security and facility services. The company offers a […]

April 9, 2024

We are delighted to announce Russell Penton as the newest addition to City Group Security. Russell has joined us as the Director of Operations in London and the South, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record in security operations, client partnerships and managing colleague welfare. Russell is a confident and […]

April 2, 2024

The senior leadership team at national, multi-award winning First Response Group (FRG) has been further boosted by the appointment of Barry Dawson as group managing director, bringing with him 35 years of experience at the highest levels of the UK security industry. Taking up his new position on April 2 (2024), Dawson is described by […]