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Arrests made after security guard assaulted at Courtenay hotel

Arrests made after security guard assaulted at Courtenay hotel

COURTENAY Canada March 16 2021 — Two people have been arrested following a weekend assault on a security guard at a Courtenay hotel. According to one of the directors of the security firm at the Travelodge Hotel in Courtenay, one of the guards was assaulted Saturday evening by two people who were not guests of the […]

Nearly $390,000 unpaid wages recovered for security officers

Nearly $390,000 unpaid wages recovered for security officers

Queensland AU March 7 2021 The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has recovered $389,982 in unpaid wages for 163 security guards following an investigation into 19 security businesses in Queensland. Businesses in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Townsville, Maryborough, Gympie and Mackay were investigated between September 2019 and July 2020 after intelligence – including anonymous tip-offs and job advertisements […]

Man who assaulted security officer with machete sentenced to 30 days in jail

Saskatchewan Canada Feb 12 2021 A man who assaulted a hotel security officer with a machete was told by a judge he was very lucky to receive only a 30-day jail sentence for the attack. Preston Ratt, 23, entered guilty pleas to assault and breach of a court order. The incident happened shortly after midnight […]

Leeds UK Feb 10 2021 A Leeds-based security provider is providing free nightly patrols in response to an upsurge in attempted break-ins in West Leeds. Servo Group is adding the Saxtead estate and surrounding streets, in Wortley, to its nightly security patrols, free of charge, and it’s urging local residents to be on their guard in response to a recent crime spate. The move comes after an increase in attempted break-ins on homes and cars in the area – local residents are concerned after reports of a criminal gang trying doors and vehicle and a number of thefts including play equipment from nearby Christ Church Primary School in Armley. The UK-wide, multi-service provider is spreading the word so that local residents know that its vans will be driving around the area through the night as a safety measure. It has also warned residents to take extra precautions with their homes and vehicles for the next few weeks. Glen Crosthwaite, from Servo, said: “We’ve been made aware that there is a group in the area who are trying to get into vehicles and gain access to homes on the Saxtead estate and surrounding streets. “We want to urge people to take extra care – don’t leave possessions on show in cars, use security lights at night where possible and keep an eye out for each other. We’ve stepped up our patrols in the area to combat the problem so if people see a Servo van driving around through the night, be aware that it’s part of a security patrol.” The patrols in Wortley are one of many initiatives that Servo has taken to keep local communities safe – last year it offered free security provision to New Farnley Cricket Club following an arson attack that caused over £100,000 worth of damage. Although burglaries and vehicle crime in Leeds were down by as much as 20 per cent at the start of the last lockdown, rates started to rise again at the beginning of last year, and Farnley and Wortley has a burglary rate of 212 crimes per 1000 people – above the national average. Mr Crosthwaite, who lives in Wortley, added: “We know the residents of this area are concerned about these attempted break-ins at a time that’s worrying enough for everyone already. It’s especially important to be vigilant though if you live in Wortley, take every available security measure on houses and vehicles and look out for your neighbours.” The security patrols will be taking place around the area a few times each night for the next few weeks, always in a branded Servo van.

Leeds UK Feb 10 2021 A Leeds-based security provider is providing free nightly patrols in response to an upsurge in attempted break-ins in West Leeds. Servo Group is adding the Saxtead estate and surrounding streets, in Wortley, to its nightly security patrols, free of charge, and it’s urging local residents to be on their guard […]

Male Security Officers Have One Of Highest COVID Death Rates

Male Security Officers Have One Of Highest COVID Death Rates

London England Jan 29 2021 The Office for National Statistics has today published the latest figures regarding COVID-19 death by occupation, again revealing a high death rate in the security sector. The ONS’ key conclusion is that men working in “low-skilled” jobs, such as the care sector, service jobs and security are at most risk. […]

Ontario Launches Online Security Guard and Private Investigator Testing

 TORONTO Canada Jan 20 2021 — The Ontario government is launching a new, online testing option for individuals seeking to obtain a licence to become a security guard or private investigator. This modern testing option will eliminate the need for applicants to travel to a testing location during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond. “Expanding to online […]

University security guard charged with manslaughter in campus death case

University security guard charged with manslaughter in campus death case

Langley, B.C Canada January 6 2021 A 51-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an altercation at the Trinity Western University campus in Langley, B.C., that led to the death of a 31-year-old man. A manslaughter charge was filed Dec. 22 against Jack Hutchinson, who was working as a security guard at […]

Police reveal 99 security guards stood down or sacked for coronavirus medi-hotel breaches

South Australia January 4 2021 Key points: Twenty-three security guards were caught sleeping on the job There were 35 failures to properly use personal protective equipment SA’s Chief Public Health Officer says security model changes should prevent further breaches SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens provided a list of all the breaches to an SA parliamentary […]

Teen skateboarding inside Blackburn Mall without face mask on attacked security guard

Teen skateboarding inside Blackburn Mall without face mask on attacked security guard

Blackburn UK Dec 15 2020 A Blackburn Mall security guard was assaulted when he asked a man to refrain from skateboarding inside the shopping centre and to wear a face mask. Blackburn magistrates heard that when police arrested Anthony Devine he had a craft knife in his pocket. Devine, 18, of St Peter Street, Blackburn, pleaded […]

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