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Sham Security Training – Changing Practices

Mike Bullock from Corps Security outlines the changing landscape of security at a time of geopolitical and economic instability and how training...

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Championing EDI – How IPSA is Paving the Way for Inclusivity and Diversity in the Security Sector

Satia Rai, CEO at IPSA & Head of Belonging at Securitas UK, outlines why it's essential for the security industry to “reflect who it...

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First Response Group Acquires Integrated Security Consultants

First Response Group has acquired Wembley-based stadia security specialist Integrated Security Consultants. The acquisition will allow First...

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BBC Uncovers ‘Sham Security Training Courses’

A BBC investigation has found that some companies offering Level 2 SIA door supervisor qualifications are running shortened courses that are...

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Security Officers at Heathrow Announce Summer Strike Dates

A strike at Heathrow Airport this summer will involve over 2,000 security staff over 31 days. Security officers based at Terminal Three and...

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Corps Security Launches Mental Health in Security Event

UK security provider Corps Security is looking to address the ongoing mental health struggles in their industry by hosting an awareness event in...

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Heathrow Security Staff to Strike for 10 Days Over Easter

Over 1,400 security guards employed by Heathrow Airport will strike between 31 March and 9 April in a dispute over pay. The strike action involves...

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British Security Industry Association Data Shows Increased Demand for Security Officers

Figures from The British Security Industry Association show that businesses have recruited an estimated 65,000 new security specialists over the last...

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Security Company Supports Women’s Night Safety Charter

A London-based security company is urging others to support the Women’s Night Safety Charter, to help make London a city where all women feel...

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Why The Connected Officer is Driving Security Transformation

Noah Price from G4S outlines how the role of security is changing and how its Connected Officer Programme is delivering service improvement, workforce...

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Bidvest Noonan Security Staff Strike At UCL Over Pay

Outsourced security staff have been striking at University College London this week, in a protest over pay. Over 150 people attended the strike on...

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Grosvenor Services Wins Security Contract for TfL’s Silvertown Tunnel Project

Charter Security, a subsidiary of Grosvenor Services Group, has secured a three-year contract with Riverlinx CJV to provide security for the...

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FM Firm Supports World Suicide Prevention Day

Facilities services provider ABM, alongside other industry players, is raising awareness about suicide prevention at a London conference. Taking...

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Security Firms Must Recruit 62,000 New Officers to Meet Demand

The UK’s private security industry must recruit, train and license more than 62,000 new security officers over the next 12 months to keep up...

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Security Sector to March at London Pride 2022

On 2 July, the security industry will come together for the first time to celebrate pride and LGBTQIA+ identities within the sector. Organised by...

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SecuriGroup Supports Knight Frank in Preparing for the Protect Duty

SecuriGroup is working with Knight Frank to ensure security teams are fully aware of the challenges in preparing for the Protect Duty law. Led by...

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Climate Change and Security Officer Wellbeing

Rises in the cost of living, extreme weather changes and geopolitical upheaval are all factors that will have both long and short term effects on the...

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What Impact Will Climate Change Have on the Security Industry? – Part Two

How can the security industry as a whole help to lower carbon emissions? In part two of this series on climate change and the security...

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Sue Gray’s Report Shows ‘Poor Treatment’ Towards Cleaning and Security Staff

Senior civil servant Sue Gray’s long-awaited final report describes “multiple examples” of poor treatment of both security and...

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What Impact Will Climate Change Have on the Security Industry? – Part One

Despite the security sector not being a key industry contributing to carbon emissions, it is expected to face significant impacts due to climate...

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Security Officer in Assault at Formby Train Station

A security officer working for Carlisle Support Services was involved in an assault at Formby Train Station. A spokesperson for British Transport...

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The Demands of Security Management in the Transport Industry

As the country recovers from COVID and transport infrastructure projects such as HS2 and road networks are expanding, demand for providing security to...

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Changing Trends in Security Recruitment

A decline in zero-hours employee contracts in the security sector could indicate a wider changing trend in recruitment as a whole, says Chloe...

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A Guide to Conflict Resolution for Security Workers

Steve Johnson from workingthedoors.co.uk outlines several de-escalation tactics that are a vital part of security work. Steve has spoken...

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The Problems With Recruitment in the Security Industry

Like many industries, security is currently facing a recruitment crisis. But why is it happening and what can be done about it? Elizabeth Smith,...

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Zurich Appoints Corps Security for UK Portfolio Contract

Corps Security is to deliver guarding services across Zurich’s UK portfolio which includes premises in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Swindon,...

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The Future of Corporate Security as Offices Change

What does the future of corporate security look like in the face of changing office spaces? COVID-19 has been a key catalyst in changing office...

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SIA to Honour Women in Security With New Initiative

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100. New for 2022, this...

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The Hidden Effects of Verbal Abuse in the Security Industry

A recent study of violence against security workers uncovered some shocking truths regarding the volume and frequency of attacks against security...

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How the National Living Wage Rise Could Impact Your Security Services

With many officers paid the National Living Wage, security workforces are going to be some of those most impacted by upcoming changes. Julie Hulme...

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Security Trends for 2022

In a year of unforgettable change and disruption, what might 2022 hold for the security industry and broader FM sector? Expeditious Services look...

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How has the Security Industry Changed in 2021?

2021 has been a year of transition, turbulence, and uncertainty for many, as well as creating opportunities to make change for the better. But how has...

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The Importance of Screening and Vetting

Screening and vetting is an essential part of the pre-employment process. Chloe Jehu from Expeditious Services explains how to conduct it...

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Mitigating and Managing Protest Action on Your Sites

Jason Pope from Expeditious Services looks at how property and facilities managers can maintain order during protest...

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Terrorist Threat Levels - What Should Property Managers Do?

As the terrorism threat level is raised to “severe” in the UK after an incident in Liverpool, what actions should commercial property...

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UK’s First Store Detective Qualification Launches

Mitie has launched the UK’s first specialist store detective qualification, equivalent to an A-Level. The five mandatory modules include...

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How to Choose a Security Services Provider If They All Have the Same Accreditations

What accreditations should you look for in a security provider, and what should you do if they all have the same? Liberty Glennon is the Commercial...

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51% of Security Guards are Attacked Every Time They Work

Levels of verbal and physical abuse towards security professionals have been revealed in a new survey. In a survey of over 1,000 security...

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Everything You Need to Know About Canine Security

Canine security, or dog security, is a specialist type of security used for only niche circumstances. Akasha Roth, Senior Operations Coordinator at...

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Security Contracts – Ensuring Success

When you're between contracts, how can you make sure the transition between security providers is a success? Jason Pope from Expeditious...

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OCS Group to Provide Security for 2022 Commonwealth Games

OCS Group UK has been selected to provide security services for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Named as the Official Security Personnel...

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Corps Security Celebrates Social Enterprise Status

Corps Security is celebrating its recently awarded Social Enterprise status. Social Enterprise UK is the leading global authority on social...

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Introducing – Expeditious Services

Expeditious Services is a national security organisation specialising in operating on a local level; giving you a higher standard of service,...

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Careers in Security – Joining the Industry from The Metropolitan Police

Paul Considine, Head of Security and Contingency for one of Bidvest Noonan’s iconic client sites in London, discusses his career journey...

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Security Staff at Royal Opera House Receive VR Training

Corps Security has introduced VR training for its security officers working at BNP Paribas and the Royal Opera House in London. Corps...

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Royal Exchange Security Guard Named Officer of Distinction

A security officer has been honoured with a prestigious award for keeping The Royal Exchange safe. Javon Lewis, a 23-year-old employee of...

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Looking After Security Guards' Wellbeing With Technology

Being a security officer can often mean long shifts, night work, rushed meals, little movement, and poor work-life balance, leading to an effect on...

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FM Company Says Hancock CCTV Inquiry Will Take Ten Minutes To Solve

An inquiry into the person responsible for releasing CCTV footage of Matt Hancock kissing his aide will take "about ten minutes" to solve,...

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G4S Fined After Lone Working Security Officer Assaulted

G4S, the private security firm, has pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety laws after a security officer was assaulted whilst working...

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Portico Launches Security Offering

Portico, the tailored guest services provider, has launched Portico Safe. This is the company's new security offering, designed...

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New Requirements for Fire, Emergency and Security Occupations

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme has issued a reminder to ECS cardholders that from 1 July 2021, anybody renewing an ECS Fire Detection...

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Security Specialists Prepare for Mass Gatherings

The UK government has indicated that they expect a further easing of lockdown to go ahead on 21 June 2021, so how is the security industry getting...

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Emotional Intelligence Training for the Security Industry Launches

The International Foundation for Protection Officers has announced a mental health training programme for the security industry this week,...

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Co-Op Collaborates With Mitie to Provide Forensic Spray for Staff

Co-op is the first major supermarket to see security guards equipped with a new forensic spray, designed to deter attacks on frontline shopworkers and...

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SmartSec Solutions Awarded Security Contract at 10 Old Bailey

SmartSec Solutions are to manage the site security at 10 Old Bailey, London. The specialist front of house security provider, has been...

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Spotlight Interview | Security Assured

The Security Assured team are experts in commercial fire and security systems, delivering bespoke solutions across a range of industries and types of...

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David Ward Resigns as Director of Ward Security Limited

David Ward MSyI is to leave Ward Security to pursue other interests. An official statement from the company says that Ward “has not taken...

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Editorial Review | Cleaning & Security Staff – Key Worker Status and Mitigating Coronavirus Risk

Join the Editorial Team for their February FM review. Daisy, Bailey and Ella discuss the key worker vaccination debate, in light of...

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Male Security Guards Have One Of Highest COVID-19 Death Rates

The Office for National Statistics has today published the latest figures regarding COVID-19 death by occupation, again revealing a high death rate in...

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Security Trends Report Predicts Industry’s Role in COVID Risk Management

STANLEY Security’s annual report reveals a key trend for the security industry will be mitigating health and safety risks, a direct response to...

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Security Firm Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Specialist security services provider Corps Security has been awarded carbon neutral status after reducing its carbon footprint and offsetting...

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COVID Vaccine – Have Frontline Cleaning and Security Staff Been Missed?

The FM industry is urging the government to prioritise cleaning and security staff in the COVID vaccine rollout. In the current programme, drawn up...

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G4S Agrees Bid from Rival Allied Universal

British Security Group G4S has accepted a £3.8 billion takeover bid from rival Allied Universal. G4S has previously been targeted by...

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Axis Named as Security Company of the Year

Axis Security has won Security Company of the Year, in the over £25m turnover category, at this year’s Security and Fire Excellence...

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SmartSec Solutions to Manage Site Security at the London Film School

The London Film School, one of the world's leading postgraduate film institutions based in Covent Garden, London, has appointed SmartSec Solutions...

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The Reputation of Security Officers “Must Be Addressed Urgently”

The perception of security officers as essential workers is ranked only “slightly ahead of traffic wardens”, according to a recent YouGov...

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Speech to Text Technology Could Help Communication Whilst Wearing a Face Mask

To help overcome communication issues caused by wearing face masks, Corps Security has begun a pilot scheme which equips security officers with speech...

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Our London Tenants Remain Reluctant to Return to Work, says Security Provider

Following the government’s changes to working from home guidance, some are questioning the economic future of our cities if such advice...

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Security Officer Appreciation Week – #ThankYourSecurityOfficer

A security services provider is hosting a series of thank-you visits to their colleagues to mark Security Officer Appreciation Week. Corps...

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Counter-Terrorism in FM – What Training is Available?

On the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we are highlighting the counter-terrorism learning opportunities available for both FMs and the...

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Low City Footfall, Congestion Charge and the Effect on Security Officers

As fewer people commute to work in city centres, this will inevitably alter the role of the front of house security officer. Theo...

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Face Masks – Are There Implications for Security Teams?

With mask-wearing becoming mandatory in certain public buildings in England, FM security teams may have to take additional precautions to face this...

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Research Shows Reasons Behind Security Staff’s Susceptibility to COVID-19

Age, working location, ethnicity, and working in close proximity to others have all been identified as factors that may contribute to security...

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Front-Of-House Strategies For Dealing With Aggressive Behaviour Post-Lockdown

It’s clear that the role of our front-of-house workforce and security staff is going to change significantly as buildings reopen. The...

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How Is The Security Industry Protecting Its Workforce?

As safety and hygiene measures are ramped up on trains and at stations this week, security guards with crowd management training are being...

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Security Boss Guilty Of 22 Counts Of Fraud

A security boss has been found guilty of defrauding security operatives deployed at Heathrow and Tesco. Meanwhile the SIA has carried out a licence...

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