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Category: Professionalism

Why Do Risk-Qualified Security Managers Overcomplicate Things?
Professional StandardsProfessionalism

Why Do Risk-Qualified Security Managers Overcomplicate Things?

Michael O'SullivanOctober 1, 2025October 1, 2025

A recurring complaint from frontline supervisors and officers: “Our manager makes things far more complicated than they need to be.”…

Setting the Standard: The Critical Role of Professionalism in Security Management
ArticleProfessionalism

Setting the Standard: The Critical Role of Professionalism in Security Management

Michael O'SullivanJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023

In every industry, leaders are often looked to as pillars of professionalism, setting the standard for those who work under…

ArticleFraudProfessionalismRecruitment

Addressing Security Officers Gaining Qualifications through Backdoor Means in the UK: Implementing Effective Pre-Employment Screening

Michael O'SullivanJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023

The security industry plays a critical role in safeguarding public safety and protecting assets. In the United Kingdom, the Security…

Join the International Foundation for Protection Officers and Elevate Your Career Today!
Press releaseProfessionalism

Join the International Foundation for Protection Officers and Elevate Your Career Today!

Michael O'SullivanMay 3, 2023

Are you looking to advance your career as a protection officer? Do you want to learn the latest strategies for…

Baroness Angela Harris joins IFPO UK & Ireland Advisory Board
Press releaseProfessionalism

Baroness Angela Harris joins IFPO UK & Ireland Advisory Board

Michael O'SullivanAugust 20, 2022August 20, 2022

It with a great deal of pleasure and price that we can announce that Baroness Angela Harris of Richmond DL…

Safeguarding Communities from Anti-Social Behaviour with Multi-Agency Enforcement
Case StudyPress releaseProfessionalismSafety

Safeguarding Communities from Anti-Social Behaviour with Multi-Agency Enforcement

Michael O'SullivanApril 26, 2022April 26, 2022

From dog fouling to graffiti, drinking in town centres to illegal eScooter riding, towns and cities across the UK are…

The Skills Centre works with key security firms to offer the unemployed free training and guaranteed interviews for jobs at Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Press releaseProfessionalismRecruitmentTraining

The Skills Centre works with key security firms to offer the unemployed free training and guaranteed interviews for jobs at Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Michael O'SullivanApril 13, 2022April 13, 2022

The Skills Centre, one of the UK’s most successful vocational training companies, has joined forces with TSS, G4S and OCS…

What were the reasons behind the shift from “bouncer” to “door supervisor”
Door SupervisorProfessionalism

What were the reasons behind the shift from “bouncer” to “door supervisor”

workingthedoorsSeptember 1, 2021December 6, 2022

The term bouncer has been around for a long time, but the idea of “bouncers” as we know them today really took off in the 1970s. The word originally meant someone who prevented people from entering a place, such as by guarding an entrance or saying no to those without tickets.

Audax® wins key project with Mitie for prestigious JLL managed Regent Street development with next generation Bio-AX® body worn video
Press releaseProfessionalismSafetySecurity Company

Audax® wins key project with Mitie for prestigious JLL managed Regent Street development with next generation Bio-AX® body worn video

Michael O'SullivanJuly 15, 2021July 15, 2021

Audax is proud to announce it has secured the provision of a significant number of their latest body worn video…

Corps Security introduces VR training for security officers
Press releaseProfessionalismSecurity CompanyTraining

Corps Security introduces VR training for security officers

Michael O'SullivanJuly 14, 2021July 14, 2021

Corps Security has partnered with tech company MoonHub to deliver virtual reality training to its security officers at two key…

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