Corps Security, a specialist security provider and social enterprise, has announced the appointment of Fiona Strens as Chair of its Board. Strens has been a Non-Executive Director at Corps Security since 2021 and will formally assume the Chair role in April. She succeeds Chris Nickols, who is stepping down after completing his full term. Nickols will continue as a Non-Executive Director for a transitional period to support Strens.Strens brings over three decades of experience spanning defence, security, public safety, and resilience, holding senior strategy and leadership roles across both...

Securitas has established a new business line, Security Risk Management (SRM), as part of changes to its Group Management structure.SRM is described as an end-to-end, intelligence-led approach focused on identifying, assessing and responding to client-specific risks. The model is intended to support proactive security measures, accelerate crisis response and enable adaptable security programmes, combining physical and digital capabilities.The new unit brings together Pinkerton, Liferaft, and Securitas’ existing Risk Intelligence operations. The division will be led by Matt Ellis, who...

Social enterprise security provider Corps Security has introduced Corps Intel, a new division focused on intelligence, risk management and consultancy services.The offering is designed to address a broadening threat environment facing organisations. Alongside traditional criminal risks, businesses are increasingly exposed to disruption from protest activity, misinformation and disinformation, geopolitical developments and vulnerabilities linked to interconnected systems. These factors can impact operations, reputation and continuity, often emerging with limited visibility.Corps Intel i...

Land Sheriffs has been awarded a new contract with Network Rail to continue delivering security services across the Western Thames Valley route, with the agreement expanding to include dedicated trespass and welfare teams.The company has supported Network Rail in the Thames Valley area since August 2022, when it began providing 24-hour mobile patrols to monitor stations and respond to incidents across the route.During that period, Network Rail recorded a rise in trespass and welfare-related incidents. In response, a trial programme introduced specialist trespass and welfare officers to...

MS Webb, the national enforcement, security and property services group, has appointed Trevor Adams as a Non-Executive Director to the board of MS Webb Group Limited.Trevor joins the board following a long career in banking with Handelsbanken, where he has served as Branch Manager of the Dartford branch since 2008. In this role, he led a team providing relationship-led corporate and private banking services to both SME and larger corporate clients. Trevor holds a BSc (Hons) in Financial Services from The University of Manchester and brings over 18 years of branch leadership experience, alo...

Corps Security has reached Platinum certification from Neutral Carbon Zone (NCZ), moving up from Gold in its third year of assessment with the independent carbon body. The company reported a total carbon footprint of 6,184.85 tCO₂e for 2025, marking a 19% reduction compared with 2024.Between 2024 and 2025, the company’s Scope 1 direct emissions decreased by 35%, largely due to the ongoing shift of its fleet to electric vehicles, which cut company car emissions by nearly 39%. Scope 2 emissions from electricity fell by more than 94% after the adoption of renewable energy sources. Scope 3...

A security company based in north west England expects significant revenue growth after securing new contracts and widening the range of services it offers to clients.Aztek Security Services was founded in 2024 by Alan Townley. The company reported revenues of almost £250,000 during its first year of trading, covering the period to August 2025. Turnover for the following 12 months, ending August 2026, is projected to reach £500,000.The business is headquartered at Prinny Mill Business Centre in Haslingden, Rossendale. From this base, Aztek operates across the north west and undertake...

Corps Security has received Corporate Ready certification from Veteran Owned UK (VOUK), the UK’s leading directory of veteran-owned organisations. The certification recognises Corps Security as a verified veteran-owned business with the infrastructure and capability to work with major corporate partners.Founded to support injured servicemen returning from the Crimean War, Corps’ receipt of this status reinforces its long-standing commitment to the veteran community, which today constitutes a significant proportion of its workforce across the UK.The Corporate Ready designation confi...

St Martin’s School has carried out a comprehensive programme of security enhancements across its main buildings and sports hall, implemented by Amthal Fire & Security during the school holidays to avoid disruption to teaching and learning.The Northwood-based independent preparatory school educates approximately 400 boys aged 3 to 13. Its campus includes a mix of modern and older buildings, and expanding facilities had placed increasing demands on existing infrastructure.To assess whether current security systems met operational requirements, the school engaged Amthal to review te...

Electronic security specialist and social enterprise Corps Monitoring has partnered with enforcement and property services company MS Webb to establish a dedicated Network Operations Centre (NOC). The centre will integrate MS Webb’s existing platforms with Corps Monitoring’s Sentinel alarm receiving platform, consolidating multiple service lines into a single, dedicated desk to streamline operations and improve customer experience.Under the partnership, Corps Monitoring will provide MS Webb with alarm monitoring, out-of-hours call handling, key holding, time and attendance monitoring, ...