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We have now introduced a user account system to the UK Security Directory. What this means is that when you register a company for inclusion in the directory you will no have to set up an account first. This will give you more control over your listing and enable you to make...

The Christmas period every year sees a rise in burglary’s across most of the world that celebrate it. It’s a busy time for most people, leaving houses unattended for longer periods of time than normal. Everybody’s out getting Christmas present’s or out...

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) have announced, via their website, that Project Security UK Ltd have lost their Approved Contractor Status (ACS) following convictions for ‘security offences’ at a Doncaster, Magistrates’ Court. According to the SIA press...

I’ve recently spotted on Facebook and various other social media platforms an email that is doing the rounds giving advice on what to do if your mugged or robbed while at the cash machine/ATM. The contents of the email are completely untrue as I will explain, but more...

While studying for my degree in Security & Risk Management I was assigned a task to discuss the possible reasons for the rapid expansion of the Private Security Industry in recent decades discussing the various developments that have evolved in theory, policy and practice. It...

Today I’m going to be reviewing a smart phone app specifically designed for Close Protection Officers/Operatives (CPO‘s) that has been out for a few months now. The app is simply titled CPO and claims to provide “relevant industry information for those who are...

The UK Security Directory is excited to announce our latest project: Jobs For Security. Jobs For Security is the latest addition to the UK Security Directory network and will provide a vital portal for security operators to seek employment vacancies within the UK and abroad,...

A few months ago I reviewed a book written about the Close Protection industry; Close Protection: A Closer Observation of the Protection Equation. In this book the author, Richard Aitch, openly criticises the lack of standards set by the Security Industry Authority within the...

Today I’m going to list a few apps that I use on my iPhone to aid me in my work as a Close Protection Officer. As modern technology advances so too does it’s uses, but it’s important to realise that technology should be no substitute for knowledge. The apps I am...

Following on from part 1 of this article I will now talk about what to expect once you have completed your Close Protection Training, and have received your Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence. This is a loose guide, as circumstances are always different, however it should...