A new Protective Security Training Programme designed to enhance preparedness for terror-related incidents and promote safer public spaces has been launched by Bidvest Noonan. The initiative, began with comprehensive training for control room operators, trauma-trained medics, and security officers, focused on ...

Smart technology and surveillance specialist, North, has been appointed by Gateshead Council to deliver a £4.6 million programme upgrading door entry systems and video surveillance across 18 high-rise residential blocks in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. The large-scale investment will improve ...

OCS has officially opened a new National Operations Centre in Ipswich. The state-of-the-art facility built to European Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) Category 1 standards, marks a step forward in the future of security service delivery, combining advanced technology, 24/7 monitoring ...

Mitie has secured a £21.5 million contract to provide 24-hour security and customer services across four Tate locations including Tate Britain and Tate Modern. The initial three-year contract, which has the option to extend for a further two years, marks ...

Vinny Singh has been appointed as Managing Director for Security and Events North at Carlisle Support Services, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its footprint across the region. With more than two decades of experience leading ...

The newly established S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group has opened an industry-wide consultation to identify the key priorities that will shape its agenda and future workstreams. The S12 is inviting security professionals, businesses, clients, and stakeholders from across the guarding ...

By Zoe Woodley, Founder and MD of MatchUp Recuitment.  In facilities management, security teams are often the visible face of an organisation’s operations – greeting staff, handling incidents, and maintaining safety day and night. Yet while their presence is constant, ...

The newly formed Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) met yesterday with Security Minister Dan Jarvis MBE for the first time at the International Security Expo, Olympia London, and announced Paul Evans (CEO, Carlisle Security) and Peter Harrison (FGH Security) as ...

Over half (56 per cent) of senior security professionals reported a rise in physical security incidents over the past 12 months and two fifths (41 per cent) cite that employee safety has been of greatest concern to their organisation during ...

Venture Security, a leading independent security company in the south of England, has been appointed the official provider of matchday and event security services for Gloucester Rugby Club. The contract, which was awarded following a competitive tender process, sees Venture now supplying ...