Prime Minister Theresa May has announced the operation of a major counter-terrorism training exercise in Scotland later this year designed to test the multi-agency response that would come into force in the event of a terror attack. During a visit to Police Scotland, which will act as the lead force…
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The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched a counter-terrorism initiative with the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) and Police Scotland. The new integrated initiative aims to build stronger public/private sector partnerships and make Scotland safer from terrorism. Following on from the UK’s Counter-Terrorism Awareness Week,…
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Boston Networks, an established and recognised Scottish-based provider of intelligent building solutions and fixed and wireless networks, has received recognition of its commitment to providing security and fire safety services of the highest standard with the award of two Gold medals of approval from the National…
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On the eve of the 2015 Rugby World Cup – and, with it, perhaps the UK’s last major sporting event requiring temporary security solutions for some years to come – Chris Plimley shares some valuable lessons learned on providing security overlays for global sports stars and, indeed,…
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The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has joined forces with Moorepay Legal Services to deliver a forthcoming employment law seminar specifically designed to provide “essential” legal advice for those security companies presently operating in Scotland. The event will take place in Glasgow on Tuesday 29 September and is open…
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Ward Security is expanding into Scotland with the opening of offices in both Glasgow and Edinburgh and the key appointment of ex-Scotland Rugby international and British Lions fly-half Craig Chalmers, who joins the company as business development manager. Andrew Foley, Ward Security’s operations manager who…