NEWS
SIA Carry out Security Licence checks in Great Yarmouth
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has confirmed that it recently found a security manager working at a Great Yarmouth holiday park without the appropriate Security Licence.
The above came to light following a multi agency operation in Great Yarmouth involving the Security Industry Authority, Norfolk Constabulary and Great Yarmouth Borough Council and focusing on the towns many holiday parks.
SIA Licences Suspended Over Alleged Training Malpractice
More than 200 licences have been suspended by the SIA following alleged malpractice at London-based training centre Tristar.
The licence holders all had Door Supervision qualifications from Leyton-based centre Tristar. A specified qualification must be passed before the SIA licence can be applied for.
Awarding body Edexcel withdrew the ‘Level 2 BTEC Award in Door Supervision’ certificates issued by Tristar, and removed it as an accredited centre.
Wheel Clamping to be banned on Private Land
Wheel clampers will be banned from operating on private land to tackle rogue operators who exploit drivers by charging "exorbitant fees".
Home Office minister Lynne Featherstone said previous efforts to curb the activities of unscrupulous clampers had failed and England and Wales would now follow Scotland, which introduced a ban nearly two decades ago.
SIA Annual Report Released
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) have released their annual report for 2009/10 and have commented that "Good progress has been made in all areas".
GSL Dardan complete first Acquisition
GSL Dardan has recently acquired Peterborough based "Business Watch UK Security Services" which boosts the numbers of security staff operating in the East Midlands to 100 and to 550 for the company overall. With a turnover of £11.5 million the firm is one of the largest independent providers of security services within the region.
Norfolk Constabulary 2011 NOSCA's.
Norfolk Constabulary held their third annual event of the NOSCA’s which took place at Dunston Hall, Norwich on Thursday 17 June 2010. These awards recognise the invaluable contribution and hard work by not only officers and staff, but also individuals within the community, to make Norfolk an even safer place to live, work and visit.
Security & Politics
Following the announcement of the next General Election, security industry lead bodies were quick to react and are urging the major political parties to engage with the security industry and consider its needs as part of their election manifestos in the run up to 6th May.
Women in Security
The issues and threats that exist today are arguably of a higher capacity to those, say ten years ago. A diverse and multicultural workforce is now required to creatively and collaboratively address these problems within the Security Sector.