G4S Secure Solutions, the largest security solutions company in the UK and Ireland, has announced that it has been awarded 75 percent in the Government’s annual Corporate Assessment of Environmental Social and Economic Responsibility (CAESER) survey.  The third year in succession that G4S has improved its results, this year it was particularly commended for its excellence in the areas of environmental protection, social inclusion and economic stability and development. CAESER is an inclusive Government programme of supplier engagement in environmental, social and economic issues and provi...

Corps Security is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Webster as Chief Executive of the company with effect from 1 December 2010. Peter is well known and respected within the UK support services sector for his ability to develop and implement successful business strategies and his high levelinvolvement with industry organisations. In his extensive career, Peter has worked for BET, Rentokil Initial and other major plcs and has had responsibility for managing a variety of complex support services businesses in the UK and internationally. Commenting on his new role, Peter Webster sai...

At the instigation of Shai Meirav, International Sales Director ICTS Europe, was a key sponsor at the two day Counter Terrorism Conference in London at the Russell Hotel, Russell Square on December 7th & 8th December, with top level speakers flying in from around the world. Mark Hankey formerly with Her Majesty’s Royal Navy now with MUSC presented a paper entitled: ‘The Threat From The Sea – Why Is The Professional Management of the Maritime Terrorism Threat Crucial?’. MUSC (Maritime & Underwater Security Consultants) a division of ICTS Europe, leads the field in global mariti...

3 December 2010 - G4S Secure Solutions (UK) (‘G4S’), part of the world's largest secure solutions group congratulates Russia and Qatar on their selection as the host nations for the 2018 and 2022 Football World Cups.  G4S is already a significant provider of security solutions in Russia and Qatar and hopes to work with organisations in both host nations to provide the highest level of safety and security at World Cup venues before and during both tournaments. As an official ‘Back the bid’ supporter for England’s 2018 World Cup bid, G4S provided wide-ranging support to the Englis...

Securitas has acquired the security services company Cobra Security in Romania. Enterprise value is estimated to MSEK 29 (MRON 13). Cobra Security has annual sales of approximately MSEK 39 (MRON 18) and over 1,000 employees. The company has a balanced and diversified customer portfolio. Cobra Security is focused on guarding and monitoring services, and has operations throughout Romania. With this acquisition, Securitas will strengthen its position in the Romanian security services market. The acquisition is consolidated in Securitas AB as of December 2, 2010. Securitas Website...

G4S Monitoring & Response (‘G4S’), part of G4S Secure Solutions (UK), has been awarded a contract to provide a ‘Lone Worker Protection Service’ to Norcare, a charity providing support and accommodation to the socially and economically excluded. The 12 month contract is effective immediately and will see G4S provide and manage 77 lone worker devices belonging to Norcare employees and volunteers. After an assessment of its previous lone worker policy, Norcare felt it did not provide suitable protection for its employees, who often operate alone and in vulnerable situations. To ...

G4S Gurkha Services (G4S), part of G4S Secure Solutions (UK) the UK’s leading security service provider, has secured a 12-month contract with The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, a distinguished independent state boarding school for the sons and daughters of  services personnel. G4S will secure the main gate entrance and access control to this high profile military school based in Dover, providing a full-time security presence. The services provided will help to ensure the security of nearly 600 pupils and staff. Charles Johnson, Head of The Duke of York’s Royal Military Scho...

G4S Events (‘G4S’), Europe’s leading independent event security company, has opened a regional headquarters in Cardiff.  The opening will ensure G4S has the appropriate capability to meet the growing demand for safety and security consultancy and operational support in this market within South Wales, after the company identified the region as a key growth area for sports and music events. The company has already won and successfully executed the prestigious contract to provide a range of security services for the Ryder Cup, which took place at Celtic Manor in early October. The provis...

G4S Integrated Services, which specialises in providing integrated facilities management and specialist support services in critical environments, has been awarded SAFEcontractor accreditation for the high standard of health and safety provision maintained across all its contracts. SAFEcontractor accreditation demonstrates the company’s commitment to maintaining the health and safety of its clients, staff and others affected by its operations. The certification will provide both existing and prospective customers with the reassurance that our health and safety practices have been independen...

G4S Risk Management, a leading provider of risk mitigation and secure support services, announces the formation of an Iraq Advisory Board to assist with the development of its Secure Solutions business in the country. The Advisory Board will be chaired by Michael P Wareing CMG, formerly the British Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Reconstruction in Southern Iraq and Chairman of the Basra Development Commission, and will bring together senior members of the G4S Iraq business and senior Iraqi leaders. Nigel Billingham, Group Managing Director of G4S Risk Management, said " I am delighted th...