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Cross-sector Safety & Security Communications releases its first "Amber Warning"

This is the first security update from the Olympic Security Directorate (OSD) Cross-sector Safety & Security Communications (CSSC) team for all those concerned with providing security in the events, hospitality and leisure industry. Initially this is being trialled in the London area and it is expected to go national in time for the Olympics.

Channel 4 programme calls time on "Bouncers"

The Channel 4 programme "Bouncers" illustrated perfectly why the profession is in danger of being taken in-house by the more astute companies.

National Doorwatch has recieved a reply from the SIA regarding EU dispensation

The SIA have responded quickly to clarify the situation regarding EU security operatives working in the UK.

National Doorwatch urges all security operatives to remain calm and continue to work legally.

EU Employment policy means that EU citizens working in the UK temporarily can register to provide SIA licensable activities in the UK on a temporary basis without having to undergo training, purchase a license or speak English! Provided they can show they have at least worked in a security role for 2 years out of the last 10.

2012 can be the year to make the most of your talents.

This year offers forward thinkers opportunities to set them up for this year and the next!

Is the Bridging the Gap initiative providing all the opportunities it should?

A look at what Bridging the Gap is aiming to provide and how in some ares - these aims are falling short.

How much are the Olympic Games going to cost the Events, Hospitality, & Leisure Industry

When the fiddling stops - what will be the final cost of securing the real Olympic experience to the Events, Hospitality, & Leisure Industry (EHLI) across the UK?

Is the time right for the Conservatives to replace Theresa May with a Libdem sacrificial lamb at the Home Office?

Given the forthcoming Olympic year: Can the Home Secretary continue to function effectively in the role, given her apparent lack of knowledge/control over the the safety of the nation?

Portsmouth University and NDW to investigate safety in the door supervision sector

Great news! At last door supervisor safety is being taken seriously. This is an opportunity for everyone involved in delivering security in the events, hospitality, and leisure sector to put this matter firmly on the agenda.

Door Supervisors should be concerned at the direction of individual licensing proposals.

Door supervisors should be extremely concerned about the direction of the licensing proposals. The proposed changes could see them pay more rather than less for the privilidge of protecting the public from themselves.