The Security Institute today announced the launch of its 2016 Conference with a new format from its previous conferences. Introducing the changes, Andrew Nicholls, Deputy Chair of the Institute explains "With past conferences we have always selected a theme and chosen speakers to deliver presentations that supported those themes. But the security situation is a fast-evolving set of circumstances and events can suddenly become hugely important. In the past we have not had the flexibility to include them in our flagship event. This year we are putting the emphasis on securing authoritative spea...

In the second part of the interview with Peter Webster, Chief Executive of Corps Security, we cover his views on the state of the industry, the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), business licensing and the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). We have a healthy security industry…. “I think it is interesting that we have a healthy security industry, despite what I often think are the industry’s best endeavours not to have one. There are many reasons the marketplace should be buoyant at the moment for companies who are forward thinking and dealing with the opportunities that pre...

Following on from the first Infologue.com Big Interview with SIA Chief Executive Alan Clamp we chose Peter Webster as our second target, writes Infologue.com's publisher Bobby Logue. Peter Webster of Corps Security is known for his firm views on issues relating to the security industry, which he regularly shares in his blog on Infologue.com. I decided to meet with Peter to find out more about his views on the industry, and find out more about the Corps business. In Part One of the Infologue.com Peter Webster Big Interview we covered The Corps and their momentous decision to resign from the ...

The following is an announcement from the Security Industry Authority, the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the United Kingdom. "On 22 April 2016, at Nottingham Magistrates Court, James Turner was found guilty of providing unlicensed guards and other offences under the Private Security Industry Act, PSIA (2001). Turner was the Operations Manager at Paramount Monitoring and Response Ltd. The director, James Lovett, pleaded guilty to offences under the PSIA (2001) at an earlier hearing. "The court heard that Paramount Monitoring and Response Ltd provid...

Infologue.com has introduced four case studies annually to share best practice in the security industry. The second case study is presented by Securitas. Customer quote "Securitas has been able to provide a unique solution based on a complex requirement for our company, which is outside the normal assignment instructions for any normal security company. By working in partnership with us, Securitas has delivered a high level of service, often going above and beyond the contract requirements, to maintain continuity and customer satisfaction." Sarah Swainbank, Emergency Planning & Secur...

The Security Group National Ltd (TSG), a leading security service provider, has sought to distance itself from NOONAN’s recent acquisition of The Shield Guarding Company Limited. In light of the recent news regarding NOONAN’s purchase of the business and assets of The Shield Guarding Company Limited & TSG Security Limited, The Security Group National Ltd – trading as TSG – is determined to clear any confusion and assure clients that it has not been subject to a takeover. Brian Mein, Chairman of The Security Group National Ltd, has said: “I would like to clear up any misunders...

NOONAN, a market leading provider of strategically outsourced services, has purchased the business and assets of The Shield Guarding Company Limited & TSG Security Limited. This acquisition will have the immediate effect of protecting the jobs of up to 780 of Shield Guarding Co Ltd & TSG Security Ltd employees across the UK while also ensuring continuity of service for its existing clients. The Shield Guarding Company Limited & TSG Limited deliver security services & solutions throughout the UK and across the private and public sectors. The acquisition strengthens NOONAN�...

Reports started surfacing this morning that one of the world's largest data leaks, being referred to as the Panama Papers, is shedding light on offshore financing of some of the richest and most powerful people around the globe. The leak, which included over 11.5 million files including emails, invoices and bank records, came from Mossack Fonseca, a law firm in Panama that is reportedly one of the world's biggest creators of shell companies. As with Snowden, Wikileaks, Sony Pictures and Anat Kam, the initial focus with the Panama Papers is of course on the magnitude and fallout from the l...

The following is an announcement from the Security Industry Authority, the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the United Kingdom. "On Tuesday 22 March at Luton Crown Court, Robert Dass, the director of Nationwide Security Management Ltd, was found guilty of supplying multiple unlicensed guards. "The court heard that Nationwide Security Management Ltd supplied unlicensed security guards across England from June 2014 to June 2015. During an inspection at Meadow Shopping Centre in Sheffield, SIA investigators worked with Home Office Immigration Enforcemen...

The following is an announcement from the Security Industry Authority, the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the United Kingdom. "In April 2015 the SIA completed research which focused on gender, ethnic minorities and disabilities. This independently conducted research looked at comparing the private security industry with other industries including passenger transport, construction and the Police in relation to levels of equality and diversity. "The research highlighted that there are significant improvements that need to be made to make the securi...