Security News Roundup 12/06/14

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June 12, 2014 3:59 pm

World Cup 2014: Brazilian air force acquires drone to assist security

A certain football tournament starts tonight in Brazil and no chances are being taken with security. Israel, the world biggest exporter of drones will reportedly be keeping an eye on the proceedings from above.

It should come as no surprise then that Brazil’s security forces have costs 5 times as much as South Africa.

Shoplifter stabs Tesco security guard with syringe after claiming she had HIV

Janine Clough (35), who lied about having the virus, admitted causing actual bodily harm to the guard, at Tesco Express in Leicester’s Belgrave Gate, on November 4.

After two guards confronted her for trying to leave the store without paying for some meat she said: “I’ve got HIV and if you come near me I will put this in you.”

Mrs Clough reportedly has 211 offences on her criminal record.

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Network Rail

What we did

Visual Security Services UK Ltd collaborates closely with Network Rail on several sites. Due to the specific nature of restrictions and requirements on site, all security officers are fully inducted and trained. In addition, we supply Personal Track Safety (PTS) officers, who are specially trained to work within close range of live rail tracks.

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Kidderminster College

What we did

Professional security officers have provided valuable front of house support to teams on site at both of these prestigious West Midlands based colleges, so that students can study at campuses where they feel secure.

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Balfour Beatty

What we did

We work with major construction companies such as Kier and Balfour Beatty on projects that range from the Blackfriars regeneration to the London CrossRail Link development.

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Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)

What we did

The Association of Chief Police Officers hosts an annual conference and Visual Security Services UK Ltd has been instrumental in securing the venues where these high profile meetings have taken place. Working alongside ACPO to ensure there’s a secure perimeter for all delegates, the security officers deployed at these events are vetted to additional standards to meet client requirements.

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Deloitte LLP

What we did

We work with well-known Insolvency Practitioners and agents on companies that have gone into administration, securing assets and property on site, whilst also protecting Insolvency Practitioners if they are expected to visit bankrupt individuals.

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Dolan Park Hospital

What we did

Dolan Park Hospital is a private cosmetic and weight loss medical facility where we provide lone worker assistance to employees on site. This involves checks and calls made to employees to monitor their safety, with a set of robust procedures in place in the event of an issue.

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British Transport Police (BTP)

What we did

Birmingham New Street is one of approximately 12 rail stations in the UK that are classified as “Category A” for security, meaning that it’s on constant high alert. In the event of an alert or an incident, our officers are at the forefront of any evacuations.

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Mace Group Ltd

What we did

Visual Security Services UK Ltd is currently working with Mace Group Ltd for The Birmingham Gateway Project; a major restructure of New Street Station as Birmingham’s main railway hub.

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