The traditional Spring launch event was hosted by The Master of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Ian Mayes QC, Alderman and Sheriff William Russell and Alderman and Sheriff Peter Estlin. Other distinguished attendees included the Chief of the Royal Air Force Police and the Chair of the London Ambulance Service. The event also saw Charles Henty, Under-Sheriff […]
On Friday 9 June 2017 at Chester Crown Court, the SIA successfully defended an appeal by Extreme Security Solutions Limited against a decision to refuse the company’s application for Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) status. The company appealed to the Crown Court after their initial appeal was dismissed by South Cheshire Magistrates’ Court on 21 February […]
New and updated guidance intended to give protective security advice to those responsible for managing the security of crowded places. This new guidance is primarily aimed at those with a responsibility for security at crowded places and those who own or run businesses, organisations, amenities or utilities. Some of the terminology may be unfamiliar to some […]
This newsletter is dedicated to The ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards lunch, which took place on 24 May, 2017 at Royal Windsor Racecourse. This is now a recognised event in the security guarding calendar and rewards outstanding Security Officers who have excelled in their duties and, at times, risked their own lives to save others. […]
The fourth ACS Pacesetters Achievements Awards Lunch took place on 24th May at Royal Windsor Racecourse with almost 200 members, their staff and guests in attendance. Due to the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing just 2 days before, some of the members were unfortunately unable to attend to collect their awards and a one […]
Privately owned, Liverpool based, Stone Management Group Limited are the latest company to join the prestigious group of companies who make up the ACS Pacesetters. The company has grown from humble beginnings in the 1990s, when it mainly guarded local construction sites, to a major player in the North West of England and beyond, with […]
In July 2016, we were appointed to find a buyer for a London based security guarding company and are pleased to confirm that the sale was concluded on 1st April 2017. The company was not in a hurry to sell and were looking for the right organisation to take over their business and provide continuity […]
We are pleased to welcome The Protector Group to the growing membership of the ACS Pacesetters. This privately-owned company was established in 1994 in Gateshead and began by supplying security to clients across the North East and has grown organically over the years to become one of the UK’s leading security organisations. The company’s services […]
We have collated the following statistics with regards to the numbers of individuals who hold current Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licences as of March 2017. According to the SIA website there were 317,416 licensed individuals, however, some held more than one current licence resulting in a total of 362,176 licences being held at that time. […]
The UK threat level has been severe for some time and this level will not change. The level of threat is complex and ranges from lone actors intent on carrying out crude attacks to sophisticated networks pursuing ambitious and coordinated plots; As always, we advise the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious […]