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We are delighted to announce that Leisuresec has once again retained its SIA Approved Contractor Status and ISO9001 accreditation following a thorough and comprehensive audit by the Chamber Certification Assessment Services (CCAS) last month.  

The ACS is a voluntary scheme operated by the UK Security Industry Authority (SIA) to measure the standards and performance of companies operating in the private security sector.  

When you’re thinking about improving security for your business premises how do you know what to opt for – a physical presence or a technological device or combination of the two?  There are so many different options available now that it can be difficult to decide what to choose.  That’s where a professional security company can help; by conducting a full site survey they can show you the weak spots in your security and provide you with some options to address them.  

The number of fatal stabbings in England and Wales last year was the highest since records began in 1946, official figures show. There were 285 killings by a knife or sharp instrument in the 12 months ending March 2018, Office for National Statistics analysis shows.

A Metropolitan police report released last month indicated that between 2014 and 2016 the number of children carrying knives in London schools rose by almost 50%, while the number of knife offences in London schools rose by 26%. The Liberal Democrat leader, Tim Farron, called it a “wake-up call”.