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M&S introduces WalkSafe Pro personal safety app

Reinforcing its commitment to colleague wellbeing, Marks and Spencer (M&S) is introducing WalkSafe Pro, a personal safety app, designed to help colleagues feel safer when travelling alone or commuting at night. Powered by location-based insights from police, local authorities and ...

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Security contract extension for Mitie at Birmingham Airport

Mitie has extended its 13-year partnership with Birmingham Airport for an additional two years, and will continue to play a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient operations at one of the UK’s busiest airports, which welcomed a record-breaking 13.6 ...

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ASG appointed for physical security services at Kingston Hospital

Assist Security Group (ASG) has been appointed to deliver physical security services at Kingston Hospital part of the Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, marking the first change of security provider at the Trust in nearly 30 years. The contract, ...

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Senior appointment at Carlisle Support Services

Jason Gray has been appointed to the role of Technical Solutions Director at Carlisle Support Services, as the business reinforces its commitment to integrating technology with its people-led service delivery, ensuring clients benefit from innovative, future-proof security and advanced FM ...

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Frontline security

Security officers deter criminal acts and serve as a physical reminder of public safety, but they can often go unrecognised. Kieran Mackie, Managing Director at Amulet, discusses the importance of recognising the daily efforts of frontline security officers When we ...

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Photo finish

Adam Bennett, a photo ID card specialist at Digital ID, warns that photo ID can no longer be used as a physical security measure but one which incorporates digital security Security is no longer just about locked doors and reception ...

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How to go beyond tick box exercises for Martyn’s Law

By Mark Coates, VP EMEA, Verkada Martyn’s Law, officially the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, represents one of the most significant overhauls of public security in decades. We are currently at the midway point between Martyn’s Law receiving Royal ...

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Focus on public facing facilities in the May issue of FMJ

In this month’s issue we focus on the challenges of servicing and managing customer centric physical spaces – including shopping centres, gyms, cinemas, and stadiums with an interview with the MD of Atlas Retail. We also look at security in ...

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OCS acquires City Group Security

OCS has strengthened its UK security capability having completed the acquisition of City Group Security, an established nationwide security company founded in 1993 and ranked among the top 30 security businesses in the UK. The acquisition brings 600 new colleagues ...

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Andrea Strong promoted to Group Director of Technology and Innovation at Corps Security

Andrea Strong has been appointed to lead Corp Security’s newly established Innovation and Technical Services division, embedding the latest technology and systems across the business. Strong, who has a security career spanning over three decades, will be responsible for translating ...

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