G4S Security Services (UK) News

G4S, the global pioneer in security solutions, proudly announces an exclusive partnership with Australian safety technology company Duress.com. This collaboration aims to enhance the protection of frontline staff across multiple sectors, utilising Duress's cutting-edge wearable devices. This partnership is set to elevate safety standards and provide unparalleled support to workers facing increasing threats of violence and anti-social behaviour by connecting frontline staff and security off...

G4S Academy Director Noah Price spoke at the World Institute of Nuclear Security (WINS) in Vienna on AI. This is an abridged version of his presentation. Contrary to the popular narrative, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for a long time in the security industry; it’s been embedded into cameras since the 1980s. The first kind of video analytics was just a line on the screen and anything that crossed it would create an alert. Deep learning, AI, and analytics...

Businesses must prepare for a double-digit increase in climate change hazards that impact physical security in the next year and could threaten supply chains, people, and finances, according to G4S’s World Security Report. Almost two-fifths (38%) of companies surveyed expect it to impact their company in the next 12 months, an increase of 11% in 2022. The warning comes as the COP28 climate conference continues in the UAE.  Security-impacting hazard 1,775 Chief Security Officers (CS...

9 in 10 (90%) of Chief Security Officers (CSOs) at large, businesses operating in the UK agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have the biggest impact on physical security operations over the next five years, according to G4S. The finding comes from G4S’s first-ever ‘World Security Report’-a survey of 1,775 Chief Security Officers from 30 countries with total revenue of more than $20 trillion USD. G4S has published the findings ahead of the UK hosting a two-day AI...

Violent criminals pose the greatest threat to UK companies in the next 12 months, more than in any other country surveyed in Europe, according to the ‘World Security Report’ published by G4S. 1,775 Chief Security Officers (CSOs) in 30 countries representing large, global companies with total revenue of more than $20 trillion took part in the first-ever World Security Report’. Threat from violent criminals In the UK, the potential threat from violent criminals was reported by...

G4S Secure Solutions UK has won two five-year contracts from the Government Property Agency (GPA) to provide integrated security and technology services to a significant number of departmental buildings across London and the North. G4S SSUK will deliver services across a minimum of 18 London sites and 21 buildings in the North; including four in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland. There is a possibility the number of sites will increase in line with the GPA's 'Places for Growth' programme. Th...

For many years, too many people have associated security with disengaged officers, offering a limited set of skills and reluctantly performing and recording a minimum set of daily tasks.  While customers may have been aware of these flaws, many have not prioritised security and, as a result, their security has continued in the same shape and design over lengthy periods, becoming outdated and ineffective. Common complaints Common complaints have included security being too reactive to inc...

The London Legacy Development Corporation has awarded G4S a four-year contract to provide security services for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park including all the open spaces, parklands, and venues including London Stadium, and a framework agreement to G4S for the provision of security services. The framework will be used by the London Legacy Development Corporation, LS185, and Stratford Waterfront. Contract details This is a four-year agreement, worth in the region of £12 million....

Critical national infrastructure (CNI) is, by its very nature, fundamental to the running of any country. Without the contribution from sectors such as energy, society would be severely impacted. It should therefore be no surprise that CNI is a perfect target for those who may wish to cause major disruption or harm. Noah Price, Head of the G4S Academy, provides an overview of the security threats faced by critical national infrastructure, what makes good security and the work G4S is doing to se...

Security experts at G4S in Lebanon have been issued with a certificate of appreciation for delivering a 70-day bespoke close protection operation to the European Union Election Observation Mission. Field observers from different nationalities; the Heads of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) and the MEP mission; as well as a member of the European Parliament were deployed before, during, and after the Lebanese parliamentary elections in May 2022, to witness the final counti...

G4S Secure Solutions UK, an Allied Universal Company, announces the appointment of Tim Kendall, currently SVP of Enterprise Accounts, Allied Universal North America, as Managing Director of G4S Secure Solutions UK. Fiona Walters, Regional CEO for UK&I, Allied Universal - International said: “Tim has had a long and successful career with G4S since joining the company in 1999. He will bring a high degree of focus on operational efficiency and customer service while ensuring that our amb...

The inspectors have expressed confidence on G4S’s plans for the future Government inspectors published their second review into progress made at Britain’s newest prison, HMP Oakwood near Wolverhampton.   Inspectors found that the prison, which is managed by security company G4S, had “turned the corner” after a challenging initial period and commended the prison director’s leadership, the hard work of the staff and expressed confidence in...

A total of 17 companies have now been contracted to deliver security and stewarding services at the event Police Scotland has recently announced details of the security suppliers selected to deliver a safe and secure Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer. Following a robust and competitive tendering process, which examined key factors including capability and value for money, a total of 17 companies have now been contracted to deliver security and stewarding services...

G4S officers were recognised for their work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build site in Somerset Recently, G4S security officers were presented with the prestigious BSIA Award for Best Regional Team (South West) in recognition of their work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear new build site in Somerset. At the on-site presentation Trevor Elliott, the BSIA’s Director of Manpower and Membership Services, handed the award to Luke Pearce, popular G4S senior team leader at H...

G4S will provide a number of security solutions, including passenger screening and biometric verification G4S Aviation Services (UK) Ltd (G4S), one of the UK’s leading aviation security specialists, has recently announced it has won a new three year contract to be the provider of security solutions to British Airways at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports Starting from this month, G4S Aviation Services (UK) will provide a range of security services at London Heathrow and Gatw...

BSIA recognises the professionals working within the security industry across five categories The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is proud to announce the regional winners of this year’s Annual Security Personnel Awards. The awards are now in their fifteenth year, and serve to recognise the hard work of high calibre professionals working within the security industry across five different categories: Best Team, Outstanding Act, Service to the Customer, Best...

All parties gave the green light for the event to be police-free having assessed G4S capability G4S Events, Europe’s leading independent event security company, has made sporting history by providing security for the first home international football match without a policing presence. At last Wednesday’s international match at Aberdeen’s Pittodrie Stadium saw Scotland beat Estonia 1-0 as fans supported their teams without a single policeman at the stadium. Pi...

Sponsors, exhibitors and supporting organisations presented their products and services to security professionals ASIS International has held its 11th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 15-17 April 2012 at the Hilton London Metropole in London, UK. The event gathered a record attendance of 501 senior security professionals from 46 countries. Delegates were welcomed on 16 April by London Metropolitan Police Service Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe QPM. The event c...

G4S Justice Services is bieng supplied with Identicom devices by Connexion2Connexion2 and G4S Justice Services, LLC have announced a new partnership to deliver tailored lone worker solutions in the USA & Canada across a range of market sectors incorporating a wide variety of lone worker applications. The manufacturer of the UK's most widely-used dedicated lone worker device, Identicom, are teaming up with the electronic monitoring services heavyweight in order to facilitate a range of leadin...

Duncan Cooke will be heading the UK sales and marketing department of G4S Technology G4S Technology, a leading provider of integrated building security systems, has appointed Duncan Cooke as Director of Sales and Marketing, Steve Pike as Business Development Manager and Steve Mabbutt as Campaign Manager, to build upon recent growth. Reporting directly to G4S Technology's MD Stewart Angell, Duncan Cooke will be leading the UK sales and marketing department. Previous to joining G4S Technology, Du...

G4S LoneProtector provides lone workers with a discreet GPS device G4S Justice Services, LLC (G4S), the premier provider of advanced monitoring services, now offers a new lone worker protection solution as part of its comprehensive suite of products, services and technology. The new solution, called LoneProtector, is being showcased at the G4S booth (#3325) at the ASIS International show in Orlando, Florida. "With the number of lone workers rising, organisations face increasing pressur...

  Corps Security and G4S agree on Papua New Guinea as well as high level of customer service delivery Corps Security, the UK's leading supplier of specialist security solutions, has announced that it has agreed terms for the sale of its Papua New Guinea (PNG) operation to G4S. Contracts have already been exchanged and the sale will be completed once PNG's regulatory controls have been met.G4S already has an operation in PNG and the existing Corps Security operation, including its...

 G4S takes stand at the Counter Terror Expo as UK's leading security solutions provider G4S, the UK's leading security solutions provider, is to take a stand (E89) at the forthcoming Counter Terror Expo (CTX) exhibition to be held at Olympia, London from the 19 - 20 April 2011.The CTX 2011 exhibition is a highly specialised event for those tasked with the demanding and complex role of protecting against the constantly evolving threat from international terrorism. G4S will be showcasing...

  G4S Egypt, which has over 5,200 employees across Egypt is working on the present scenario in Egypt G4S, the world's leading security solutions group, has helped repatriate over 1,000 clients from Egypt over the last week via the country's key international transport hubs including airports, ports and country borders. G4S Egypt, which has over 5,200 employees across the country, has been working closely with G4S Risk Management to provide a rapid response service utilising their exper...

 Result of survey shows G4S's excellence in environmental protection, economic stability and developmentG4S Secure Solutions, the largest security solutions company in the UK and Ireland, has announced that it has been awarded 75 percent in the Government's annual Corporate Assessment of Environmental Social and Economic Responsibility (CAESER) survey.  The third year in succession that G4S has improved its results, this year it was particularly commended for its excellence in the...

The Advisory Board will bring together senior members of the G4S Iraq business and senior Iraqi leadersG4S Risk Management, a leading provider of risk mitigation and secure support services, announces the formation of an Iraq Advisory Board to assist with the development of its Secure Solutions business in the country. The Advisory Board will be chaired by Michael P Wareing CMG, formerly the British Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Reconstruction in Southern Iraq and Chairman of the Basra Deve...

The Brownyard Award is presented to a security professional to honour heroism in the execution of dutiesIgor Kovacevic, a G4S Custom Protection Officer® who extinguished a hotel fire in Memphis and helped to evacuate 130 occupants safely, has received the Brownyard Award for Meritorious Service presented at the ASIS Foundation Dinner on October 14 in Dallas, Texas. Each year, the Brownyard Award is presented to a security professional to honour heroism in the execution of his or her duties....

 G4S has been selected to create a secure working environment in New York's International Gem TowerG4S, a world leader in integrated security solutions, has been retained to design and deploy the security infrastructure for the International Gem Tower (IGT) currently under construction in New York's Diamond District. Looking to re-define how business is done in New York and the global diamond and jewellery marketplace, IGT developer, Extell Development Company, hired G4S to create a secure...

The contract has been awarded to G4S' Ordnance Management businessG4S Risk Management, a leading provider of risk mitigation and secure support services, has been awarded a major mine action contract in Southern Iraq by LUKOIL, one of the world's leading vertically integrated oil and gas companies. This is the first contract for mine survey and clearance to be signed by a major international oil and gas company operating in Iraq and will allow LUKOIL to start the development of the giant West Qu...

Secure Trax PLUS is a fully interactive software platformG4S Secure Solutions (USA) formerly known as G4S Wackenhut debuts a new corporate vision at ASIS 2010 - to deliver a new kind of integrated security solution that combines manpower, technology and innovation. It's a whole new business model that builds on the Wackenhut legacy as the premier supplier of manpower to the security market. Innovative components of the new G4S include technologies that were developed internally. These inclu...