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Felix Fund – The Bomb Disposal Charity

We are pleased to support Felix Fund – the bomb disposal charity again this year. This small charity aims to assist with the well-being of individuals within the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Search Community across all British military. The charity helps any military or SO15 (Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Unit) personnel who have conducted […]

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Unlicensed security operative prosecuted for working illegally

On 14 November 2023, a Flintshire man was convicted at Mold Magistrates’ Court for working illegally at a holiday park in North Wales. Joel Williamson pleaded guilty at the first hearing and was sentenced to a total fine of £212, including £100 contribution towards prosecution costs and a victim surcharge of £32. The fine itself […]

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Allander Security rejoin The ACS Pacesetters

We are pleased to announce that Allander Security Limited has rejoined The ACS Pacesetters. The company has been established since 1986 and is one of the leading suppliers of security solutions to the private and public sector in Scotland offering: Security Officers, Keyholding and Alarm Response, Door Supervisors, Retail and Leisure Security Services. With the […]

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STM Group (UK) Ltd appoints Nigel Holness as (Non-Executive) Director Rail

STM Group (UK) Limited are delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Holness as their new Director Rail. Nigel, who was previously Managing Director of MTR Elizabeth Line, brings with him a wealth of experience within the public transport sector, both in the UK and overseas. Nigel joins STM in this part time, non-executive role, […]

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Two Lincolnshire men prosecuted for supplying illegal security

Two men were prosecuted at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court for supplying illegal security on Monday 6 November 2023. Trevor Frater, who on 25 September 2023 had pleaded not guilty, changed his plea to guilty on the day of the trial for supplying unlicensed security and acting as a manager while being unlicensed himself. This is the […]

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Cwmbran man using multiple aliases prosecuted for fraud

Ashley Marcel Zennadi pleaded guilty to fraud offences at Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court. A Cwmbran man was prosecuted for fraud for failing to disclose information to the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Ashley Marcel Zennadi, used multiple aliases to disguise prior criminal convictions. He pleaded guilty to fraud offences at Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 28 September […]

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Ballymena man prosecuted for supplying unlicensed security

On Tuesday 26 September 2023, Stephen Simmonds from Ballymena was prosecuted at Laganside Magistrates’ Court. He pleaded guilty to supplying illegal security to Belfast venues as well as failing to inform the Security Industry Authority (SIA) of his change of address. The court fined Simmonds £700 and ordered him to pay £100 court costs and […]

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ACS Pacesetters announce partnership with TEAM Software

We are pleased to announce that the ACS Pacesetters are partnering with TEAM Software, the global Workforce Management Technology for Security and FM Providers, to offer their latest software products to our members. Paul Hughes, Head of New Business for EMEA had this to say about the partnership “TEAM by WorkWave is delighted to announce […]

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Developing Private Security Capability – An opportunity for industry collaboration

Below is an open letter to those employed in the security industry from Jason Towse – Security Skills Board Chair.  As the leading companies in the security industry, we hope that members of The ACS Pacesetters will support this campaign. Dear Colleagues, The Security Skills Board are currently leading an important project which will define […]

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Bolton man prosecuted for posing as a licensed security operative

On 11 September 2023, a man who had never held a genuine SIA licence was sentenced for offences relating to fraud by false representation. Adewale Balogun was using a false instrument and possessing a false identity document when attempting to work as a licensed operative last summer at two separate events. Balogun was sentenced at […]

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