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ACS Pacesetters Member ExcluSec recognised in annual UK Heart Safe Awards 2018

October 30, 2018

The ExcluSec Group are proud to announce receipt of the Professional Services Award 2018 in the 7th annual UK Heart Safe Awards from the Hand on Heart charity. The charity works tirelessly to help prevent deaths of young children suffering cardiac arrest and their annual awards event was held on 26 October at the Hilton […]

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Wirral brothers prosecuted for working while their licences were suspended

October 22, 2018

On Thursday 18 October 2018, Wirral brothers’ Kyle James Owen (27) and Ryan Arthur Owen (24) were sentenced at Wirral Magistrates’ Court for committing offences under the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSIA). Ryan Owen had been the Director of Owens Security Solutions Ltd. When his licence was suspended in June 2017 by us, he […]

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SIA guidance for disabled people working in the Security Industry

October 15, 2018

The SIA have issued their first guidance document for disabled people which explores the barriers to entry into the industry and provides clarification on these issues. Currently, disabled people are under-represented in this industry, however, there are different roles and types of jobs available that a disabled person may find will suit them. Disabled people […]

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Changes to the ACS Standard and Self-Assessment Workbook will have an impact on the minimum score required to join The ACS Pacesetters

October 10, 2018

The SIA have published a ‘High level summary of changes to the ACS Standard and Self-Assessment Workbook’ which will be effective from April 2019. There are currently 9 sections to the Workbook, but this will be reduced to the following 7: Strategy Service Delivery Commercial Relationship Management Financial Management Resource Management People Leadership A number […]

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Approved Contractor Scheme consultation on eligibility criteria requirements launched

October 8, 2018

The Security Industry Authority has issued a draft document for consultation on the criteria to enable companies to join the Approved Contractor Scheme. Businesses must reach the following to enable them to seek approval: Be a business that supplies at least 2 licensable operatives under a contract for security industry services; Supply licensable individuals under […]

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First Response Group announce acquisition of Aberdeen based Apardion Ltd

September 24, 2018

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 […]

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Changes to the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme effective from 1st April 2019

September 20, 2018

The 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 […]

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Security Guard who committed identity theft and fraud jailed for five months

September 14, 2018

On 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 […]

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The Professional Security Officer Magazine

September 11, 2018

This 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 […]

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Door supervisor who stole identity given suspended sentence for fraud

September 5, 2018

On 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, […]

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