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CTSP to Host Integrated Security Systems Workshop Powered by Tavcom at the SiX Event

The Register of Certified Technical Security Professionals (CTSP) to Celebrate Second Anniversary at New Event for Security Installers and Integrators

HAMPSHIRE, UK: The Register of Certified Technical Security Professionals (CTSP) will celebrate its second anniversary when it hosts the ‘CTSP Workshop Powered by Tavcom Training’ (part of the Linx International Group and operator of the Register) at the SiX electronic security event. The event for UK security installers and integrators takes place on 5^th and 6^th November 2019 at Event City in Manchester.

: GRAHAM THATCHER; Industry News; Posted On Thursday, 24 October 2019 10:25

OEB Global: Annual Debate to stir up storm about direction of education

Should education be all about the needs of industry and the economy or is it something more fundamental?

Have universities, colleges and schools become too obsessed with what they imagine employers are likely to need from workers in the future

And is this obsession with the skills we suppose will be most in demand actually leading us to prevent students acquiring precisely the skills that will be most valuable?

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Thursday, 24 October 2019 10:20

Guilty plea for unlicensed security boss who claimed business was "just a hobby"

A Swindon man who claimed that his security business was “just a hobby” has pleaded guilty to working without a licence.

James Barnett, the director of Gold Shield Group Ltd and its three subsidiaries, made the admission at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Thursday 17 October. Barnett undertook security contracts and deployed security operatives despite the fact that his Security Industry Authority (SIA licence) was suspended in March 2017.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Thursday, 24 October 2019 10:15

Jailed Portadown fraudster must pay £70,000 from the proceeds of crime

A former security boss has been ordered to pay £70,800 as the proceeds of crime at Antrim Crown Court on Friday 18 October.

Steven Nixon, of Portadown, recently served a four-month prison service for ignoring a community service order following a conviction for fraud. This new order, given under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002, relates to the value of assets currently available to him.