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The SIA – does it have a future?

It seems that the regulatory body for the security industry in the United kingdom, The SIA,  is under scrutiny from the bean counters in Whitehall. I think that with a new government now installed in No10 Downing Street there was always a good chance of massive reform and the SIA was always a prime candidate [...]

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Bodyguard for Ms Spears anyone?

So then, one of Britney Spears Bodyguards is alleging that the start tried to seduce him by walking around naked while he was on duty! Mr Flores from California who worked for the start between February and July 2010 claims that he had been warned about the potential behaviour of his principal by others who [...]

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ASIS UK Chapter Meeting

Those who know me will know that i regard networking as a must for those of us involved within the Security Industry. No network = no work = failure. Blunt, brief but very, very true. I am also a fan of being a member of quality Associations, and like most things, quality costs so the [...]

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The Circuit Magazine, issue #9

Issue #9 of The Circuit Magazine is now on general release. In this packed out issue there continues to be a good variety of subjects covered including Close Protection, Surveillance, 1st Aid, Self-Defence, IT Security, prospecting for business and more! Have you subscribed yet? Visit www.circuit-magazine.com to do so and ensure that you get your [...]

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Dry run through airport or the real thing?

Airline security continues to be a major issue and the onus is on all of us to be vigilant and aware at all times. The latest incident involves two men arrested on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Amsterdam. US officials found a knife, box cutter and mobile phone taped to a medicine bottle [...]

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US maintains a security force in Iraq

After seven and a half years, the American military’s combat mission in Iraq formally ends on Tuesday – but almost 50,000 troops will remain to train and advise Iraqi security forces. Some fear that the northern city of Kirkuk could become a future flashpoint when American forces depart at the end of next year.  Kurdish [...]

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Security Industry Associations – which one?!

There are a multitude of Security Industry related associations out there so the question is, which one should you join? Should you join more than one? Well, here are some questions to ask yourself before you put your hand in your pocket: what you are specialising in? do you have a budget? have you had [...]

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