Billy Jones, director of BJ Securities Ltd of South Wales, has been sentenced for continuing to work as a security director despite having lost his SIA licence.
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Physical restraint – avoid dangerous techniques and stick to Door Supervisor training methods
Some recent injuries to members of the public have been attributed to the use of so-called “vascular restraints”. These are also known as “chokeholds”, and are extremely dangerous.
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Counter-Terrorism Project Griffin Training in Glasgow for Security Operatives
On Tuesday 28 November, security operatives from around Glasgow attended Counter Terrorism Project Griffin Training at Cathouse, a music venue in Glasgow.
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Keeping vulnerable people safe at Christmas: a seasonal safeguarding reminder for Door Supervisors
Door supervisors can make a big difference to the outcome of a night out by intervening to assist a vulnerable person in trouble, and helping them to make it home safe.
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SIA Chief Executive targets buyers of cut-price security
Alan Clamp, our Chief Executive of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) launched a new initiative at Security Twenty17 promoting responsible buying of security and the SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme.
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Unlicensed security director given suspended prison sentence as court considers confiscation of his assets
On 6 November, at Caernarfon Crown Court, Mark Pursglove was sentenced for working without a licence following several hearings in October 2017 and September 2017.
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Door supervisor who refused to wear his SIA licence receives a criminal conviction and loses his licence
Door supervisor, Warren Steele, has had his licence revoked following a conviction, for failing to display his licence whist on duty.
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Unlicensed door supervisor given suspended prison sentence for working without a licence
On 26 October, at Leamington Spa Magistrates Court, Karl Alexander Morrison, now known as Karl O’Brien, was found guilty of working without an SIA licence.
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Barred security director to be sentenced at crown court and accomplice sentenced
On 12 October 2017, at Caernarfon Magistrates Court, Mark Pursglove was referred to the crown court to be sentenced for working without an SIA licence.
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Licensing Application Surgery with Night Czar & Ministry of Sound
Amy Lamé, Night Czar of London, has invited us to host her night surgery at Ministry of Sound on Thursday 12 October.
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