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Security Guard who committed identity theft and fraud jailed for five months

On Thursday 6 September, at Woolwich Crown Court, Kazeem Oladimeji of Bromley pleaded guilty to an offence under the Fraud Act 2006 of fraud by false representation while working in the security industry. Oladimeji was jailed for five months and fined £115 for gaining employment using fraudulent documentation. He has been in custody since 15 […]

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The Professional Security Officer Magazine

This new publication the TPSO is specifically for Security Officers and Professional Front Line Security Operatives.  It is produced by dedicated and experienced Security Officers – Rollo Davies and Michael O’Sullivan. The aim of the magazine is: Keeping you up to date with news, views and security issues Helping with CPD, training and career development Networking and building contacts The ACS […]

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Door supervisor who stole identity given suspended sentence for fraud

On 3 September 2018, at Snaresbrook Crown Court, Moses Oshunkoya was sentenced for fraud, having pleaded guilty on 20 August, after using a stolen identity to apply for an SIA licence. Oshunkoya had used a stolen identity to apply for a door supervision licence three times since 2007. He used the details of an acquaintance, […]

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Lynda Moore speaks to TrackTik on how the Security Industry has evolved

Lynda Moore, Managing Partner, of FM Contract Watch was recently interviewed by TrackTik to discuss her views on the Security Guarding Industry having spent almost 40 years in this sector. The interview covered how the industry has evolved in terms of diversity, how the SIA and regulations have impacted procurement and professionalism as well as […]

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Security at Events guidance booklet issued by SIA

The  Security Industry Authority have published a new ‘Security at Events’ guidance booklet for event organisers. Click here to read ‘Security at Events’ – June 2018 sia_security_at_events

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ACS Pacesetters Member – Exclusec Group awarded Spinning Gate Shopping Centre Contract

The Spinning Gate Shopping Centre in Leigh have announced the appointment of new Security provider: ExcluSec Security, part of The ExcluSec Group based in Trafford Park, Manchester. Exclusec Security were awarded the security provision at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre following a comprehensive and competitive tender process. Spinning Gate Shopping Centre hosts 40 retail units within […]

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Exceptional Individuals receive 2018 ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards

The fifth ACS Pacesetters Achievements Awards Lunch took place on Wednesday, 23rd May, at Royal Windsor Racecourse with almost 200 members, their staff and guests in attendance. This annual lunch, run by FM Contract Watch, is a recognised event in the security guarding calendar.  Each member company attending was presented with a 2018 ACS Pacesetters […]

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Door Supervisor prosecuted for ignoring requests for information from the SIA

On 1 May, at Nuneaton Magistrates’ Court, we prosecuted Tallen Smith, a door supervisor from Nuneaton. He was found guilty of failing to provide us with information, a section 19 offence under the Private Security Industry Act (PSIA) 2001. Smith was fined £500, ordered to pay a £50 victim surcharge and £1,749.70 in costs. During the […]

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The ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards Lunch

Preparations for The ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards Lunch, which is taking place at Royal Windsor Racecourse 23rd May 2018, are well under way.   Almost 50% of our members having already confirmed their attendance and invited their clients to join them at this annual event. We have received many nominations for the Security […]

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£10,000 confiscated from Sightguard Security Ltd director under the Proceeds of Crime Act

On 19 February, at Portsmouth Crown Court, Victor Lewis, director of Sightguard Security Ltd, was ordered to pay over £10,000 following an order under the Proceeds of Crime Act (PoCA). The order is the result of the first independent confiscation order we pursued under the PoCA. It follows our prosecution on 7 December at Newport […]

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