February 20, 2018

The latest newsletter from FM Contract Watch includes: The ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards Lunch on 23 May 2018 News Board – The latest news from the Security Guarding Industry The Silver Fox Audit Scheme – Testing your security guarding services The ACS Pacesetters – the latest membership list of accredited companies Portrait […]

February 19, 2018

On Wednesday (14 February), Michael Ryan, Director of Coventry-based IG Security Services Limited, was found guilty at Coventry Magistrates’ Court of providing unlicensed security operatives, an offence under the Private Security Industry Act (PSIA) 2001. Mr Ryan was fined £850 and his company, IG Security Services Ltd was awarded a penalty of £1,000; in addition […]

February 15, 2018

One of the security industry’s most influential forums is taking place in London next month. We have opened the booking for our annual Stakeholder Conference, which takes place at the Oval cricket ground on Tuesday 13th March 2018. This year’s themes will be Protecting the Public and Labour Supply in the Private Security Industry. Confirmed […]

February 8, 2018

National security provider Ward Security has announced its top performing employees of the year at its annual Star Employee Awards Ceremony.   From its 900 strong team, Ward Security presented 15 employees with a Star Award in recognition of their commitment, loyalty and for outstanding achievements during their employment in 2017. More than 50 employees were […]

Our chosen charity for 2018 is Veterans In Action www.veteransinaction.org.uk and we will be supporting them at the ACS Pacesetters Awards Lunch. Veterans In Action (VIA) are an armed forces charity who help those who have suffered the effects of war or who have found the transition to civilian life difficult. VIA take a non-therapy approach […]

We are delighted to announce that the 2018 ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards Lunch will be taking place on 23rd May at Royal Windsor Racecourse. All of our members are encouraged to submit nominations for their staff for these prestigious awards. We will also be supporting a charity at the event and this […]

February 1, 2018

One of the top multi-service and security providers in the UK, First Response Group (FRG), has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Simon Alderson, to implement its partnership business plan and rebrand to FRG. Mr. Alderson, 42, has nearly 20 years’ experience in the sector, gaining several directorships, including running the Netherlands division for […]

January 25, 2018

TC Facilities Management (TCFM) has been named as a finalist in Tomorrow’s FM awards for 2018, thanks to the Cleaning & Security Solutions provided across the country.  TCFM are associated with some of the UK’s best-known retailers as well as providing FM services to Distribution, Logistics & Manufacturing Centres throughout the UK. Now in its […]

January 23, 2018

During 2017 the SIA appointed Pye Tait to commence a review of the current Approved Contractor Scheme. Phase one has now been completed and involved 650 individuals completing the surveys. A number of improvements have been identified which include: Simplifying and improving the language around the standards Less focus on processes and documentation More focus […]

January 17, 2018

Privately owned, SSG Support Services Group Limited is our first new member of The ACS Pacesetters in 2018. SSG Support Services Group are rapidly expanding within the security guarding industry. Their client base includes retail, construction, corporate and commercial organisations and they offer a nationwide service.  The company pride themselves on carefully balancing essential security […]