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March 3, 2020 In Latest news By admin

Security Scotland’s Training Division hosts inaugural Level 4 Diploma in Spectator Safety Management Course

This week Security Scotland’s Training Division completed its first ever Level 4 Diploma in Spectator Safety Management Course (Safety Officer) at our Glasgow head office. Industry experts Chris Baker and David Brannan opened the five-day course, setting the scene for the qualification and giving a detailed overview of the modules. Security Scotland’s management team were joined by several new Safety Officers from around the country as well as a couple of independent safety consultants. To help bring the training content to life, we were joined by several subject matter experts from across the country: The Role of the Safety Officer (Bob Park – Motherwell FC) Safety Certificates (Stuart McLeod – South Lanarkshire Council) Security Industry Authority (Ronnie Megaughin – SIA) Risk Fans / Ultra Groups (Inspector Marian McLean – Police Scotland) CT / Behavioural Detection (Superintendent Pat O’Callaghan - Police Scotland) Police Free Football (Alan Marshall – Hibernian FC) Pyrotechnics (Brian McNeill – Systechnica) The Role of the SPFL Delegate

March 3, 2020 In Latest news By admin

SIA reduce licence fee!!

The Security Industry Authority will reduce the cost for individual licences for all sectors from £210 to £190 from the 1st of April 2020.  Find out more at http://bit.ly/2TEBAiP

March 3, 2020 In Latest news By admin

Security Scotland recommends CitizenAID

citizenAID is a simple, clear teaching aid for immediate actions and first aid for stabbing, bomb-incident or mass shooting. The app is free to download for Apple and Android phones. With the right skills and knowledge YOU can deliver care to yourself, your friends and family and to the stranger caught up in a disaster. Download the app via the links below.  Apple - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/citizenaid/id1184553467  Android- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details

March 3, 2020 In Latest news By admin

Robbery Prevention Measures

Due to an increase in street robbery, the Metropolitan Police Service in London are working to prevent crime in hotspot areas. While this initiative is taking place in London the principles and changes can be applied to areas across the UK. As security operatives are often working in these areas, they are best placed to educate the public and help prevent street robbery. Having received training to work in the industry, licensed operatives will be aware of many of the steps that can be taken to prevent street robbery. Still, as a reminder, here are recommendations that our team will continue to make to the public:  Stay aware of your surroundings and pay attention to who’s around you. Keep valuables such as mobile phones, watches and cash out of sight. Plan your route home. Look confident You are less likely to be targeted if you look confident. Move with purpose and try to be aware of

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February 3, 2020 In Latest news By admin

Security Scotland Wins Belstaff Contract

Security Scotland are delighted to be providing our retail security services for luxury clothing brand Belstaff’s Ingram Street store in Glasgow city centre. Our staff deployed at the store have all completed our Retail & Manned Guarding Training Course which was specially compiled to cover all aspects of the specialist roles and responsibilities that are required when working in high-end retail stores which will ensure the safety of the staff and the security of the expensive stock.

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February 3, 2020 In Latest news By admin

Experiences of Women in the Security Industry

On 22 January Perpetuity Research published a report: “Exploring the experiences of women in security and identifying key areas for industry development”.  The report is based on 706 survey responses and 21 interviews with female security professionals from a range of roles who carry out or manage staff who undertake physical security tasks.  Security Scotland are always interested to hear from their staff regarding their experiences.  View the full report at => http://bit.ly/37nfKUo

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February 3, 2020 In Latest news, Outdoor Event By admin

Security Scotland Awarded Kiltwalk Contract

Security Scotland are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the contract for The Kiltwalk. Kiltwalk is a unique charity that enables walkers to raise money for any Scottish charity of their choice. The event takes place in Glasgow in April and in Edinburgh in September with over 20,000 participants expected. Fundraisers will be met by our welcoming team, who will work closely with the Kiltwalk management team throughout the events. We will deploy over 50 of our trademark friendly and helpful stewarding and security professionals on the ground over the course of each Kiltwalk. Our team will undertake a variety of duties including providing public information, guarding property, manning temporary road closures along the route, assisting at pit stops and general stewarding of the event route. This will enable us to help minimise disruption for the local community, walkers and volunteers by managing the safety of the crowd inside and outside of the

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February 3, 2020 In Latest news By admin

Winter Weather Advice

Police Scotland is advising that the Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning and that conditions for travel may hazardous and EXTRA CAUTION should be exercised.  If you are travelling you should ensure you and your vehicle are adequately prepared for the conditions making sure you have sufficient fuel and supplies such as warm clothing, food and water in the event you are delayed for several hours. Charge your mobile phone and plan your route as well as alternative routes. Remember to take the required PPE to work and if working alone follow the required lone working processes. Listen to media broadcasts especially local radio and Traffic Scotland Radio or visit www.trafficscotland.org. For public transport information visit www.travelinescotland. Follow @policescotland and @trafficscotland on Twitter for regular and up to date travel information.

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February 3, 2020 In Latest news By admin

RUN HIDE TELL

On 2 February 2020 two people were stabbed in Streatham, London in what police termed a terrorist incident. This terror related stabbing was an isolated and rare incident however, please remember this advice from counter terrorism police in the rare event of a firearms or weapons attack.

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February 3, 2020 In Latest news By admin

Security Scotland Staff Awards

Security Scotland's inaugural Staff Awards which took place on the 24th of Feb at 29 Private Members Club. The team celebrated success and had a great evening.  The categories announced on the night included the "Staff's Staff Member of the Year Award, Training Award and the Employee of the Year Award. There are also a few surprise awards thrown in were announced on the night!!