Has The Security Industry Changed After Brexit?

With what seemed to take a lifetime, the agreement on the Brexit was finally reached. With that, we thought we would look at the impact of Britain’s exit from the EU on the security sector [...]

Physical intervention – What Not To Do

Although door supervision is generally considered to be a safe and sociable role, there will be times, however, when the job will require you to diffuse difficult situations. During these times, [...]

New Years Resolutions for Door Supervisiors

It’s a new year and 2020 has been a year that most of us are happy to see come back. With block after block, no idea what day it is and a year of uncertainty, it’s time to try and [...]

Safety and Security Tips this Christmas

Christmas crime is a sad reality for many who fall victim to opportunistic thieves, so while you’re busy putting the finishing touches on your vacation preparations, making sure your home [...]

Handling Drunk and Disorderly Behaviour: Door Supervisor Tips

As this is the last weekend before Christmas, you can be sure to expect hordes of very drunk customers to come through the doors. This is great news for business owners, but not great news for [...]

Assault – What are the Rules of Engagement?

Anyone involved in security duties, and in particular anyone who may have to use a certain degree of force in the course of their work, must have a basic working knowledge of the laws and powers [...]

Top Up Training coming for Security Professionals in 2021

The SIA has announced that door supervisors and security guard professionals will be required to take “additional training” starting next year. The additional training includes [...]

Hospital Security and the NHS

Hospital security officers play an essential role in our NHS. They protect and ensure the safety of all people, including patients and staff. In order to qualify as a Hospital Security Officer, [...]

Will COVID-19 affect CCTV operators?

From Friday, July 24th, it will be mandatory to wear face masks in England to go to stores, as implemented on Public Trasport. While this is a necessary safety precaution against VIDOC-19, have [...]

COVID Secure and your business – What you need to do…

With companies starting to re-open throughout the UK, it is mandatory to implement correct safety precautions to become and remain a COVID-19 secure business. All business must carry out a Risk [...]