Carl Randle

It’s no walk in the park being a security officer! The job requires you to be on your feet, often patrolling, sometimes in cold or hot weather, and you have to stay mentally alert at all times. To do that, you need to be physically fit and healthy. And as the old saying goes, we […]

Get Licensed and The Loop are joining forces to provide security professionals with a comprehensive training package on illicit drug use in nightlife venues. Using a harm reductionist framework tailored specifically to security staff’s needs, this course will help security personnel understand the effects of common club drugs, their use in venues, and how to […]

Where are the safest cities in the UK and which have the most emergency workers? On average across the UK, police forces receive a 999 call every 3 seconds. This shows an incredibly high demand for emergency services… But which regions have the most abundance of emergency workers? In this report, we will investigate the […]

GUK is a leading, total security and service solution provider. From day-to-day security operations to long-term risk management, GUK is at the forefront of protection management. It provides businesses across the UK the tools and services to overcome any security challenges that they face. The company protects assets of more than 40 billion. Nationwide, GUK […]

Did you know that you can take FREE mock tests to practice before booking an SIA Door Supervisor Course or any other SIA training course through the GuardPass app? Or practice while you are waiting to attend the course. Here are a few FAQs answered for you about our mock tests.  What is the pass […]

As part of your application for a Personal Licence, an applicant will need to provide two passport-sized photos. Both of these photos must be signed, one by the applicant themselves and another by a counter-signatory. But who can this counter-signatory be, and why is their signature so vital in your personal licence application? What is […]

The global security industry safeguards and protects the general public, businesses and organisations. There are several roles in the security industry; you’ll see security guards in airports, on nightclub doors and in shops, hospitals and businesses.  The services provided by security guards help to detect and prevent crimes from theft to violence and terrorism. In […]

A question that is asked a lot is whether having a criminal record will stop you from getting an SIA licence. The quick answer is, not necessarily. This blog will look at how you go about getting an SIA Licence with a criminal record.

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme have made big changes on how CSCS cards are now obtained. What changes have been made for applicants to get their card? As of September 2nd 2019, applicants for CSCS cards must now pass the Construction  Industry Training Board’s (CITB) Health, safety and environment test to get a card. The […]

When your beige white walls are in need of a touch-up and your outdated 1970s wallpaper needs a facelift, there’s a good chance you will call in a professional Painter and Decorator, but while many Painters and Decorators apply their trade from house to house, what happens if their next big paint job is on […]