The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has published the Scoring Chart for the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) accredited companies for the year ending 30 September 2021. These results have reduced the minimum criteria required to qualify for membership of The ACS Pacesetters from 108 to 101 (the previous score was based on statistics published up […]
The co-founders of one of the leading names in the UK’s security and facilities management sectors have been named Black British Businesspeople of the Year. Jamal Tahlil and Edgar Chibaka, who launched Yorkshire-based First Response Group in 2007, carried off the top prize at this year’s Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). Now in its eighth […]
On Thursday, 15th July, Lynda Moore, Managing Partner of FM Contract Watch and founder of The ACS Pacesetters, was delighted to meet Majid Khan and his colleagues at Templars Square Shopping Centre. Majid is employed by The Westgrove Group and was recently one of the winners of an ACS Pacesetter Security Officer of Distinction Award 2021 held […]
The ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards 2021 took place on-line on Wednesday, 16th June, and 12 front-line Security Officers received one of these prestigious awards. All the individuals who were nominated, 89 in total, are to be congratulated on their exceptional work during a difficult year when their roles and responsibilities often changed […]
The ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards 2021 will be taking place on-line in just 2 days’ time at 12.30 hrs on Wednesday, 16th June 2021. We are delighted to have Michelle Russell, acting CEO of the Security Industry Authority, as our guest speaker and Roy Cooper of Professional Security Magazine is kindly hosting the […]
Today, 7 June 2021, Heather Baily QPM, starts her new role at the Chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Appointed by the Home Office, her term as Chair will run for three years. As Chair of the Authority Heather Baily will contribute to the overall strategic direction and corporate oversight of the SIA, ensuring […]
When carrying out Silver Fox Audits testing on-site security teams, we include a number of checks on the Security Officers on duty including their alertness, understanding of required duties, training, uniform presentation and SIA licence. One of the most common failures found is the Security Officer failing to display their SIA licence in accordance with […]
Perpetuity Research, led by Professor Martin Gill CSyP has been commissioned by The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) to undertake a ground-breaking study to explore the roles, responsibilities and training of frontline security officers. The IFPO are looking for frontline security officers in the UK or Ireland to take part in an on-line survey […]
We welcome Security Scotland Limited as the latest company to join the growing membership of The ACS Pacesetters. This Glasgow based organisation is privately owned and has been established for over 15 years. The company is a fast-growing security and crowd management provider which takes pride in delivering solutions which are tailored to the needs […]
We are pleased to welcome Croma Vigilant to the ACS Pacesetters increasing our total membership to 70 security companies. Croma Vigilant, which was established in 1997, provides keyholding, security officers, mobile patrols, front of house reception services and CCTV as well as more specialist security services throughout the UK. The company is run by ex-military […]