“Magpie Security Ltd attend the Security Twenty18
Conference” #TheSIADoesExist
On Wednesday 21st February 2018,
Security TWENTY returned to the East Midlands Conference Centre in
Nottingham. As always, this popular
event was sold out and very well attended with over 80 exhibitors presenting
the very latest in security technology.
Delegates were also treated to talks from Mark Harding of Showsec talking about responding to major incidents. Transport West Midlands Safety & Security Manager Mark Babington, NSI Director Simon Banks and Information Security Consultant Bruce Hallas also contributed to the panel of speakers.
In the evening a charity fund-raising dinner raised £3,600 for Rennie Grove Hospice in memory of Alan Walker of CDVI who sadly lost his battle with cancer in autumn 2017.
Magpie Security Ltd also welcomed the opportunity to speak with an Ambassador
of the SIA to discuss the regulator’s stance on what the industry is expecting
in 2018. Steve Drake Training
Development Manager at Magpie Security Ltd stated – “It is vital to attend
industry events of this nature. By
continual investment into Research & Development of security technology, we
will maintain our standing as a Market Leader within our business sector. It
was also a great opportunity to meet key industry figures and discuss the
challenges we as an industry are facing at present and are forecasted to face
over the next 12 months.
“Knife crime
is an epidemic”
“I make no apology for using the would epidemic because there is simply no other word that expresses what we are encountering on an almost daily basis.” – Steve Drake. Training Development Manager. Magpie Security Ltd
“I make no apology for using the would epidemic because there is simply no other word that expresses what we are encountering on an almost daily basis.” – Steve Drake. Training Development Manager. Magpie Security Ltd
Knife
crime has risen by almost a third across Nottinghamshire in the last year,
figures have revealed.
Nottinghamshire
Police recorded 757 offences involving a knife – a 31 per cent rise from the
previous year.
What
is alarming, is the knife crime in our schools. As a parent I want nothing more
than to see a safe and secure environment in our school.
There
are numerous pressures on young people to carry a knife or other weapon: one of
the strongest currently is the perception that a knife is necessary for
self-protection. Challenging this
viewpoint is not easy and, in the City, we now offer a number of learning
modules to support schools. The
programme builds upon the evaluation of our Street Aware programme on knives, guns and gangs that has been
delivered for a number of years in City primary schools.
All of the products
referred to should be seen as supplements to the wider process of supporting
good decision-making that schools promote throughout the curriculum. The programme is based on the premise that
whilst any child or young person can pick up a knife, the pressures and life
experiences of children vary enormously.
Where Police staff, normally PCSOs, deliver lessons or assemblies it is
required that they have been trained and approved to do so. Our
Training Academy at Magpie Security now offer courses on knife awareness, knife
avoidance and guidance
to support knife crime reduction, simply call 0115 9866 000 for further
information.
Security Practitioner Training…
In
order to legally work within the security industry, a license is a definite
must have. An SIA License shows that you are professional, trustworthy and
certified. It is essential that individuals working in the private security
industry undergo a structured training programme that results in a recognised
qualification.
We
believe that this will result in a more competent and professional workforce.
It will also improve the public image of the private security industry and make
it more attractive to potential employees.
Pictured
below shows the new intake from Job Centre Plus in partnership with CT Portal
in Nottingham
Completing
a Security Practitioner Training Course at Magpie Security Ltd can open your
options to a variety of careers within the Security Industry
“Practice is the hardest
part of learning, and training is the essence of transformation.”
Introducing our Magpie Security Ltd Training Specialist…
James Loach joined forces with Magpie Security Ltd as the
Security and Training
Specialist to provide the essential level of private security and training competencies-having previously been responsible
for the training and control of
staff
protecting both individuals and organisations at extremely high level of risk.
James
has worked with the Metropolitan Police and Royal Protection Squads and is
still one of a handful of specialist trainers to Police Forces across the
World.
With a
vast operational experience and impeccable teaching and development
qualifications, James provides Magpie Security Ltd operations team with
inspiration and quality standards our clients have come to appreciate.
Supporting
the Community
We see many
benefits, one of which is being a part of the community. Local sponsorship is a
great way to help do this. For a local business, a community sponsorship such
as a football match or a charity function could be a risky proposition that
comes with little perceived return on investment. That being said, choosing the
right local sponsorship opportunities can be essential to the company’s growth.
The Magpies and Magpie
Security Ltd are both having a great year in their prospective fields and this
looks a very good opportunity to advertise what our “Winning Team” does in the
security industry.
The match itself sees two
teams with promotion ambitions at this vital stage of the season and is likely
to draw a large crowd on the day.
Premier League considers new
anti-terror barriers
A UK company has designed a new system that is quick to deploy
and dismantle - and can help keep crowds safe from vehicle attacks.
A number of Premier League
clubs will meet this week to discuss whether to introduce a
"revolutionary" new anti-terror barrier at their grounds.
Burnley and Manchester United are already using the portable
barriers, which security experts have described as a "leap forward"
in protection against vehicle-borne attacks.
The system is designed by a UK company, after the Government challenged
the security sector to come up with a barrier concept which could be easily
deployed and quickly dismantled.
They are designed to give pedestrians easy access through them,
but reinforced metal rods stop any hostile vehicle trying to penetrate the
barriers.
“Congratulations to Nadeem Hussain
our Employee of the Month”
our Employee of the Month”
Magpie
Security Ltd would like to congratulate Nadeem on his Employee of the Month
Award.
Nadeem’s positive
attitude, commitment to work and the ability to go beyond the call of duty have
been highlighted to the Management Team, making him our Employee of the Month
for February 2018
“Fantastic Work Nadeem” –
Mr. Richard Bailey.
Managing Director
Magpie
Security Ltd
