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Barred security director to be sentenced at crown court and accomplice sentenced for working without a licence

October 16, 2017

On 12 October 2017, at Caernarfon Magistrates Court, Mark Pursglove was referred to the crown court to be sentenced for working without an SIA licence. Rachel Williams was sentenced for aiding and abetting offences. This sentencing follows the prosecution of Mark Pursglove and Rachel Williams on 14 September 2017. Mark Pursglove was prosecuted in 2016 […]

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TC Facilities Management (TCFM) secure multi-service contract close to Milton Keynes

October 13, 2017

TC Facilities Management (TCFM) is delighted to announce the award of a multi-service contract at a Fulfilment Centre close to Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire.  This site is at the heart of making sure that customers of this national retailer get what they need, when they need it. The contract will see over 70 staff from […]

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Barred security director is found guilty of working without a licence and convicted again

September 20, 2017

On 14 September 2017, at Llandudno Magistrates Court, Mark Pursglove and was found guilty of working without a licence, Rachel Williams for aiding and abetting Mr Pursglove, and Alan Williams was found guilty for providing false information. This is not the first time the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has prosecuted Mark Pursglove. In February 2016, […]

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Door Supervisor prosecuted for attempted fraud, by falsely claiming compensation from the SIA

August 21, 2017

On 11 August 2017, at Bristol Magistrates Court, we prosecuted Zakir Mohammed Zillul for attempting to claim £1673 in compensation for alleged lost travel documents. In August 2016, Zillul submitted an application to the SIA for a Door Supervision Licence. In support of this application, and to verify his identity, he sent his passport to […]

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Oakpark Security acquired by FM Company – Vertas Group Limited

August 16, 2017

With effect from 3 August, Oakpark Security Systems Limited joined the Vertas Group Limited. Vertas is a fast-growing facilities management company, operating in the East of England, providing a range of services including security, cleaning, ground design and maintenance, catering, energy management and passenger transport.

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Latest breakdown of SIA ACS scores

August 14, 2017

During the Approved Contractor Scheme forum which took place earlier this month, the new SIA ACS scoring chart was issued which was effective from 31 March 2017. The Approved Contractor Scheme requires continual improvement to maintain the current score each year and the overall contractor scores can be viewed at  https://acspacesetters.co.uk/security-industry-authority-approved-contractor-scheme/ The previous published contractor […]

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Disqualified director of security firm sentenced to 18 months

August 7, 2017

On 27 July at Kingston Crown Court, Michael Quinton pleaded guilty to acting as a director of Limited Risk Ltd contrary to the Company Director Disqualification Act. We began investigating Quinton and Limited Risk Ltd*, an existing Portsmouth-based security company to which he was linked, in May 2014. Quinton, who appeared to be acting as […]

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The latest Newsletter from FM Contract Watch

August 3, 2017

Welcome to the latest edition of the FM Contract Watch Newsletter which includes: Will there be sufficient trained and licensed Security Staff to meet the future demand? News Board The ACS Pacesetters – Accredited Members Portrait of a Pacesetter – SmartSec Solutions Portrait of a Pacesetter – The Protector Grou Click here to read the […]

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Unlicensed door supervisor fined for using a forged SIA licence

July 21, 2017

On 20 June 2017, at Chester Magistrates’ Court, Stacey Sam Harrison, who worked using a forged licence for over five years, was successfully prosecuted. In August 2016 our investigator inspected security staff at a taxi company in Chester. This individual was operating as a taxi marshal, working to make sure that the taxi queue did […]

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City of London Sheriffs’ Award Nominations required by 1 August 2017

July 4, 2017

The traditional Spring launch event was hosted by The Master of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Ian Mayes QC, Alderman and Sheriff William Russell and Alderman and Sheriff Peter Estlin. Other distinguished attendees included the Chief of the Royal Air Force Police and the Chair of the London Ambulance Service. The event also saw Charles Henty, Under-Sheriff […]

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