Having achieved an SIA ACS score in the top 15% of all accredited contract security companies, we are delighted to welcome CSP to the ACS Pacesetters membership. CSP not only stands for Combined Services Provider, but also for Caring, Safe, Professional which represents the company values. Established for 30 years, CSP offers a wide range […]
From Tuesday 1 April 2025, door supervisors and security guards must undertake refresher training to renew their licence. The new ‘refresher’ qualifications will be available from 1 October 2024. The qualifications update safety-critical skills door supervisors and security guards use to keep the public safe. The SIA is encouraging affected licence holders to take the […]
The Women in Security Awards took place at Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre on Thursday, 12 September, and we are delighted to announce that Lynda Moore, the founder of the ACS Pacesetters, received the Judges Award. The award is in memory of the late Baroness Ruth Henig who sadly passed away in February this year. Baroness Henig […]
We are delighted to welcome EMCOR UK as the latest company to join the membership of The ACS Pacesetters after achieving a Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor Scheme (SIA ACS) score in the top 15% of accredited companies. The organisation provides security services to some of the most highly regulated and secure sectors in the […]
The International Foundation for Protection Officers is excited to unveil the MSI Certification, the new GOLD standard of security excellence. This certification recognizes the top-tier expertise of security instructors worldwide and sets a new benchmark for security training, across all areas. The IFPO already has the Certified Protection Officer Instructor (CPOI) certification for those delivering […]
We are delighted to announce that Black Diamond Security Limited is the latest company to join the membership of The ACS Pacesetters. Established in 2010, Black Diamond Security are a privately owned company offering nationwide security solutions. The company focuses on being at the forefront of service delivery and innovation. With dedicated teams throughout the […]
The directors of a security company have been fined after a door supervisor was found working at a Bristol nightclub with a suspended licence. Security Industry Authority (SIA) officers were conducting checks in Kingswood on 7 October 2023 when they found Mohammad Nazar working at a nightclub. Mr Nazar was deployed by Titan Security Services […]
The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Guy Mathias to its Advisory Board. Guy brings a wealth of expertise in extremism and security management, further strengthening IFPO’s commitment to providing top-tier education and certification for security personnel at all levels. Guy Mathias is a renowned subject matter […]
As we get closer to the ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards, the final preparations are taking place to enable us to welcome our members and their guests on Wednesday, 22nd May. We would like to announce our Guest Speaker – Mike Neville MCSFS – CEO of Neville Forensic Recognition Limited. He is an […]
Award winning First Response Group (FRG), the nationwide security, risk, and property protection business, has won a contract with English Heritage, a charity that manages more than 400 historic monuments, buildings and places. The three-year contract, with an option to extend to five, covers security guarding at some of the most iconic and historical venues […]