August 2021
August 2021
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This page is dedicated to keep our staff up to date and informed.
This page is dedicated to keep our staff up to date and informed.
This monthly newsletter will include our monthly "Above expectation Awards"
This monthly newsletter will include our monthly "Above expectation Awards"
PROFORCE SECURITY - SAFE CONTRACTOR APPROVED
PROFORCE SECURITY - SAFE CONTRACTOR APPROVED
Being a company that strives to improve, means we are always working in the background to keep our organisation moving forward.
Being a company that strives to improve, means we are always working in the background to keep our organisation moving forward.
Proforce Security's application for SafeContractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.
SafeContractor accreditation will enhance the company’s ability to win new contracts, and its commitment to safety will be viewed positively by its insurers when the company liability policy is up for renewal.
Gemma Archibald, Director of Alcumus SafeContractor said: “Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place.”
CCTV appeal after man headbutted multiple times in Peterborough street.
CCTV appeal after man headbutted multiple times in Peterborough street.
Peterborough police have launched a CCTV appeal following an unprovoked assault in the city.
Peterborough police have launched a CCTV appeal following an unprovoked assault in the city.
At about 1am on August 14 a man in his 20s was headbutted multiple times and punched in Broadway, Peterborough.
At about 1am on August 14 a man in his 20s was headbutted multiple times and punched in Broadway, Peterborough.
The victim was helped by members of the public and was taken to hospital, where he needed stitches to his mouth and underwent surgery on his nose.
The victim was helped by members of the public and was taken to hospital, where he needed stitches to his mouth and underwent surgery on his nose.
PC Matt Davis said: “This was a serious and unprovoked assault.
PC Matt Davis said: “This was a serious and unprovoked assault.
“We’re appealing to the man in the CCTV image, or anyone who knows his identity, to contact us.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via their webchat service https://bit.ly/3vsiYDw or online forms at www.cambs.police.uk/report quoting 35/54163/21. Anyone without internet access should call 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
Peterborough United - Loan
Peterborough United - Loan
Peterborough United have signed midfielder Conor Coventry on a season-long loan from West Ham United.
Peterborough United have signed midfielder Conor Coventry on a season-long loan from West Ham United.
The 21-year-old Republic of Ireland Under-21 captain has made three substitute Carabao Cup appearances for the Hammers.
The 21-year-old Republic of Ireland Under-21 captain has made three substitute Carabao Cup appearances for the Hammers.
Coventry played seven times for League One side Lincoln during a loan spell in the second half of the 2019-20 season.
Coventry played seven times for League One side Lincoln during a loan spell in the second half of the 2019-20 season.
"I'm delighted to get the deal done. We've been interested in Conor for a while," said Posh boss Darren Ferguson.
"I'm delighted to get the deal done. We've been interested in Conor for a while," said Posh boss Darren Ferguson.
Coventry is yet to be capped by his country at senior level but was called up to the squad in March.
Coventry is yet to be capped by his country at senior level but was called up to the squad in March.
Covid: What are the social distancing rules across the UK?
Covid: What are the social distancing rules across the UK?
What are the social distancing rules?
What are the social distancing rules?
England
England
Almost all legal restrictions have been lifted on the number of people you can meet - at home and in a public place - whether indoors or outdoors
Almost all legal restrictions have been lifted on the number of people you can meet - at home and in a public place - whether indoors or outdoors
Capacity limits at private or public events no longer apply.
Capacity limits at private or public events no longer apply.
The government says people should still "consider the risks of close contact", particularly if someone is clinically extremely vulnerable, or not fully vaccinated.
The government says people should still "consider the risks of close contact", particularly if someone is clinically extremely vulnerable, or not fully vaccinated.
Social distancing is still required in certain circumstances:
Social distancing is still required in certain circumstances:
- When travellers enter the country, before border control
- Hospitals and care homes may use it to reduce the chance of infections
There is no legal requirement to wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces, but the government says it "expects and recommends" people wear them in crowded areas such as public transport.
There is no legal requirement to wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces, but the government says it "expects and recommends" people wear them in crowded areas such as public transport.
Security guards punched and spat at by young woman
Security guards punched and spat at by young woman
A young woman punched and spat at security guards after being denied entry to a coronavirus test site in Leicester.
A young woman punched and spat at security guards after being denied entry to a coronavirus test site in Leicester.
The woman, thought to be aged between 16 and 20, got out of a van by the testing station at Victoria Park in the city and attempted to get into the site, which is surrounded by a fence.
The woman, thought to be aged between 16 and 20, got out of a van by the testing station at Victoria Park in the city and attempted to get into the site, which is surrounded by a fence.
A security guard denied her entry, and two further guards went to help after she became verbally abusive.
A security guard denied her entry, and two further guards went to help after she became verbally abusive.
Leicestershire Police said the woman then punched one guard in the face and spat at another before getting back into the van with a man, and driving away.
Leicestershire Police said the woman then punched one guard in the face and spat at another before getting back into the van with a man, and driving away.
Security Officers:
Security Officers:
You never have a second chance to make a first impression
You never have a second chance to make a first impression
You never have a second chance to make a first impression. And as professional security officers, first impressions can make all of the difference. Whether you make conscious or unconscious decisions, you leave an indelible impression on those around you.
You never have a second chance to make a first impression. And as professional security officers, first impressions can make all of the difference. Whether you make conscious or unconscious decisions, you leave an indelible impression on those around you.
Unfortunately, there is a current attitude among many in our industry that officers must be tough, distant and controlling. At the same time, the expectation is that people must trust us as officers. So, how can we change the mindset that officers don’t really care about those they serve?
Unfortunately, there is a current attitude among many in our industry that officers must be tough, distant and controlling. At the same time, the expectation is that people must trust us as officers. So, how can we change the mindset that officers don’t really care about those they serve?
Knowing everyone’s name may not be a modern day practicality, but the idea behind the personal relationships and building community trust is a present day ‘must’ for today’s security officers.
Knowing everyone’s name may not be a modern day practicality, but the idea behind the personal relationships and building community trust is a present day ‘must’ for today’s security officers.
We live in a technologically advanced society — yet security departments are often the most disconnected professionals from their respective communities.
We live in a technologically advanced society — yet security departments are often the most disconnected professionals from their respective communities.
ALWAYS- Polite, Pro-active, & Professional.
ALWAYS- Polite, Pro-active, & Professional.
New requirement: top-up training for some SIA licence holders
New requirement: top-up training for some SIA licence holders
One of the new qualifications set in place in April 2021 one of the older licence-linked qualifications and a ‘top-up’ qualification
This applies to any applications submitted on or after 1 October, including renewals. If you submit your application before this date, you will not need to take additional training.
If you hold a door supervisor licence
From 1 October 2021, if you hold a door supervisor licence you can choose one of the following options:
take the door supervisor top-up training and renew your door supervisor licence
take the security guard top-up training and switch to a security guard licence
In either case, you must have an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, or equivalent, before can you take the top-up training.
The security guard top-up training is shorter than the door supervisor top-up training, so is likely to be cheaper. However, you should consider the day-to-day duties of the job that you do. If your job involves guarding licensed premises (such as a pub or a club) you will need to renew your door supervisor licence.
For more detail use the license renewal button below.
Report Suspicious Activity
Report Suspicious Activity
If you’ve seen or heard something that could potentially be related to terrorism, trust your instincts and report it. Your actions could save lives.
If you’ve seen or heard something that could potentially be related to terrorism, trust your instincts and report it. Your actions could save lives.
It only takes a moment to make a report online.
It only takes a moment to make a report online.
In an emergency, or if you need urgent police assistance, you should always dial 999.
In an emergency, or if you need urgent police assistance, you should always dial 999.
You can also report suspicious activity by contacting the police in confidence on 0800 789 321.
You can also report suspicious activity by contacting the police in confidence on 0800 789 321.
Every year thousands of reports from the public help the police keep communities safe from terrorism.
Every year thousands of reports from the public help the police keep communities safe from terrorism.
As a company we provide personnel to some of the countries biggest events staged at iconic venues, we understand that we are frontline representatives of the events and projects we are involved in, atrocities like the Manchester bombing make it even more prevelant that our teams remain vigiliant and question anything out of the ordinary no matter how inconsequential it may seem.
As a company we provide personnel to some of the countries biggest events staged at iconic venues, we understand that we are frontline representatives of the events and projects we are involved in, atrocities like the Manchester bombing make it even more prevelant that our teams remain vigiliant and question anything out of the ordinary no matter how inconsequential it may seem.
We are tirelessly working in the background to ensure all our staff are up to date with current advice and training to give us all the tools to not only deliver the highest standards but protect us all through anti-terrorist techniques.
We are tirelessly working in the background to ensure all our staff are up to date with current advice and training to give us all the tools to not only deliver the highest standards but protect us all through anti-terrorist techniques.
Please take the time to follow the below links to industry specific videos
Video for security personnel
Video for security personnel
ACT (Action counters terrorism)
ACT (Action counters terrorism)
We now have a corporate ACT (action counters terrorism) learning platform for all Proforce Security & Events personnel, this package is a Highfield E-learning free to access and is certificated.
We now have a corporate ACT (action counters terrorism) learning platform for all Proforce Security & Events personnel, this package is a Highfield E-learning free to access and is certificated.
Proforce Security & Events personnel are the frontline in the battle to protect the general public, co-workers, and themselves through anti-terrorist training, these modules are designed to keep everyone vigilant at all times.
Proforce Security & Events personnel are the frontline in the battle to protect the general public, co-workers, and themselves through anti-terrorist training, these modules are designed to keep everyone vigilant at all times.
Text "ACT" to the booking mobile to receive our unique website link.
This section is designed to give our teams of employee's regular information and to highlight hazards / controls, incidents / accidents, work processes and company procedures.
This section is designed to give our teams of employee's regular information and to highlight hazards / controls, incidents / accidents, work processes and company procedures.
Follow the link below to our toolbox talks, take your time to read and understand each topic and when completed use the submission form to log you have completed the topic, this will be added to your traing in your personnel file.
Above Expectation Award
Above Expectation Award
Our "Above expectation Awards" are a monthly award which we will present to the most worthy Proforce team member who has shown their dedication by going above expectation.
Our "Above expectation Awards" are a monthly award which we will present to the most worthy Proforce team member who has shown their dedication by going above expectation.
This award is in recognition of our Proforce team members who deliver our high standards on a regular basis, carrying our reputation on their shoulders by being the frontline representatives of Proforce Security & Events which makes us the envy of other companies.
This award is in recognition of our Proforce team members who deliver our high standards on a regular basis, carrying our reputation on their shoulders by being the frontline representatives of Proforce Security & Events which makes us the envy of other companies.
Anyone receiving an award will be given a gift of appreciation for their hard work.
Anyone receiving an award will be given a gift of appreciation for their hard work.
Our August 2021 winner.
Our August 2021 winner.
Ryan Mann
Ryan Mann
We would like to say thank you for your hard work and for representing us in such a positive way.
We would like to say thank you for your hard work and for representing us in such a positive way.
Your dedication and positive attitude make you the kind of person that Proforce Security & Events are proud to have as part of the team.
Your dedication and positive attitude make you the kind of person that Proforce Security & Events are proud to have as part of the team.
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