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Understand immigration legislation and save a potential fine of £20,000

You could be fined up to £20,000 per person if you’re caught employing illegal workers

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SIA Chair announces Bill Butler’s retirement

The Chair of the Security Industry Authority, Elizabeth France CBE, has announced that Bill Butler, SIA Chief Executive, has decided to retire next year.

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Key Security UK join The ACS Pacesetters

Key Security UK, is a privately owned company, established in March 2007 by the current Managing Director, Kieran Montgomery.

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Buying Right: Security In Construction

The SIA is launching Buying Right, a new campaign to support security buyers.

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Ward Security celebrates employee excellence at annual awards

Ward Security has announced its top performing employees of the year at its annual Star Employee Awards Ceremony. From its 550 strong team, Ward Security presented nine employees with a Star Award in recognition of their commitment, loyalty and for outstanding achievements during their employment in 2013.

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Exeter-Based Security Directors Found Guilty of Security Offences

Yesterday [21 August], two security directors and their security company were found guilty at Exeter Magistrate’s Court of offences against the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

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Risk Management & Asset Protection Specialist Joins Ward Security

National security provider, Ward Security has added a key appointment to expand its London operation. The company has recruited Lewis Roberts, a professional security practitioner with specialist knowledge and expertise in Risk Management and Asset Protection and holds a Masters in Security and Risk Management.

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South Yorks Security Bosses Guilty of Supplying Unlicensed Operatives

On Tuesday [15 July], at Rotherham Magistrates’ Court, two security company directors pleaded guilty to a total of 38 private security offences.

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Where do you select the companies to tender for your Security Guarding contract?

Membership of The ACS Pacesetter is now the pre-requisite for a considerable number of clients in selecting the Security Guarding contractor to appear on their tender list and we have every reason to believe this trend will continue in the marketplace.

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ACS Pacesetters welcome another new member – Integrated Visual Protection Limited

Integrated Visual Protection Limited (IVP) is a privately owned Company, which has been established since July 2002, providing all types of security services to a variety of clients. These services include; Static Guarding, Mobile Patrols, Key-Holding, CCTV/Alarm Installation, Monitoring & Maintenance and Vehicle Tracking.

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