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Home Office Initiative to Recognise Brunel University Security Team
1st December 2008
Brunel University Security Staff to Receive Community Safety Accreditation from a Home Office Initiative And Gain Extra Policing PowersThe Brunel University security team today received recognition under a Home Office initiative called the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS). This is the first scheme of its kind in London and will start on 1 December 2008. As a result, Brunel security staff will display the national CSAS badge and, more importantly, will have additional legal protection and powers. Rob McHarg, operations director at Training For Success, said, “The successful completion of this programme is down to a partnership approach between the Brunel University Security team, the Metropolitan Police Service and ourselves. I believe that Chris Hoad and the team represent an excellent example for others to follow”. The full article can be accessed via http://www.brunel.ac.uk/news/cdata/4118/Community+Policing |
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CRACKDOWN Magazine (Winter 2008/09 edition)
The latest copy of the Training For Success risk magazine is now available.
Articles include -
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Your business is under attack!
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The enemy within
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Helping with Police enquires
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Removing fear from the retail frontline
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Vigilance is vital to beat terrorists and extremists
Specialist retail security and loss prevention seminar
Browns Courtrooms, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4AA
19 June 2008
In association with Weightmans Solicitors
Retail scams and unlawful detention: Ian Kirke and Karim Ghalmi, Training for Success & Hannah Pooley, Weightmans
Explore the latest scams and ‘sting’ tactics used by criminals that target the retail sector. A facilitated question and answer session with an ex-offender will tease out the key issues in an upbeat and pragmatic manner supported by case study analysis of the legal and policy implications.
Shell Retail - Global Robbery Training Programme
The longstanding partnership between Shell Retail and Training For Success celebrated another milestone recently with the completion of the global ‘Robbery Prevention’ video.
Ian Kirke, Managing Director, said, “Our partnership with Shell has engaged with many innovative training solutions albeit the ‘YOU Make the Difference REAL’ project has been one of the most groundbreaking of programmes, especially as it engaged with a number of simultaneous workshops around the World.
“The 6-minute video package contains pragmatic information for site staff, presented in an upbeat manner. The views of ex-offenders break with tradition and offer an important insight into what makes some locations and some people more vulnerable to attack.”
To view the full video click here
Community Safety for Accredited Persons – Awarded by Edexcel
Training For Success is proud to announce the launch of the only blended solution for the Community Safety for Accredited Persons programme, awarded by Edexcel.
Ian Kirke, Managing Director, said, “This award underpins the vital role that accredited persons play within the extended police family. Its practical approach and flexible learning opportunities offer a significant return on investment, especially since prior SIA learning is recognised. I welcome the pragmatic approach adopted by Edexcel and the enthusiastic approach to our blended learning solution that engages with distance learning materials thus significantly reducing the time away from the workplace. A good example of how this solution is being used is within the London Borough of Hounslow where the Environmental Enforcement Team has adopted the Training For Success model.”
With holders of Level 2 SIA programmes, that engage with conflict resolution, being exempted from the requirement to attend the one-day classroom based element the Training For Success solution offers a great return on investment for all private security companies.
For further details of the Edexcel award please click here
Critical Incident Management
Since the events of September 11th 2001 corporations Worldwide have had to reflect upon capability, resilience and ability to perform primary business functions following a severe body blow.
How would your organisation have responded to the Buncefield Oil Refinery explosions? Is there sufficient resilience to deal with a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) terrorist attack? Do you have the capability to deal with on-site protestor activity, supply chain disruption or an aircraft crashing into a nearby housing estate?
The lessons learned from the London July 7th bombings and other critical incidents are that organisations can often be overwhelmed in responding to these types of incidents. A further weakness is often the inability of the different responder organisations to work together.
The defining feature of these types of incidents is their complexity and in order to make sense of this issue and to rehearse how well your organisation is prepared to deal with incidents of this nature we have developed a critical incident management workshop that will test resilience within a multi-agency environment.
The delivery team includes John Jones, Director, Centre for Critical Event Learning and Leadership at The Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, The University of Portsmouth, Ian Kirke (Managing Director of Training For Success and an experienced Bronze Commander) and Mervyn Edwards (Training For Success and vastly experienced Silver Commander, having commanded a number of high profile national events, including the policing of the Newbury Bypass).
For further information please click here
A high degree of success!
Personal development is the standard by which Training For Success is ultimately measured and this key value was celebrated internally when Rob McHarg, Director of Operations, celebrated the achievement of an LLB (Hons) Qualifying Law Degree. After 5-years of intensive studying Rob concluded his work in October with the award ceremony taking place in early 2007. Commenting upon his achievement Laurie Hatcher, Chairman, added, "Rob's commitment and consistency over the last few years is to be congratulated and his skills will add considerable value to the provision that TFS can add to all future projects especially within the criminal and civil law arena".
The pace of professional development is keen as Managing Director Ian Kirke will be awarded his LLB (Hons) in 2007.
Skills for Security - Award for Outstanding Skills Development Partnership
Training For Success celebrated an excellent year of growth as winners of the prestigious national award in recognition of the highly successful Attack Training programme that has been rolled out across the UK for G4S Cash and Valuables in Transit crews.
Stephan Hay, Director of Strategic Development, Skills for Security commented, “Training For Success and G4S Cash Services were identified for taking note of the increasingly violent attacks on Cash in Transit crews and addressing the problem head on. It was specifically felt that the enhanced observation skills among staff will help the police when it comes to increased crime detection rates. A highly successful model, which the judges feel is setting the benchmark for the CViT sub-sector.”
Ian Kirke, managing director, Training For Success, added, “We are honoured to have received the award and enjoy a strong working relationship with G4S. Reductions in violent attacks coupled with an enhancement in intelligence gathering have been the key tactical achievements. I would like to dedicate the award to the brave and committed G4S crews who consistently keep a substantial part of the UK economy functioning at all times.”
Retail Profit Protection Specialist
The University of Portsmouth and leading risk management training provider Training For Success have joined forces to establish a framework of professional qualifications to service the specific requirements of the retail profit protection manager.
The core elements of the Training For Success programme will embrace the external threat of the traditional shoplifter coupled with an ethical and highly effective investigative interviewing element that provides a key solution to the threat from within. The primary components will benefit from flexible delivery and a proven track record of service delivery within a number of high street retailers. Client specific elements, such as retail surveillance, can be added to suit the existing skill set.
Ian Kirke, Managing Director, said "The partnership with the University of Portsmouth recognises the important contribution of the Training For Success portfolio especially within the retail sector. Successful completion of the programme will allow personnel to apply effective interventions that have a direct and tangible effect on profitability and the overall customer experience."
John Jones of the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies at Portsmouth added, "This exciting joint venture brings together the strands of successful and established strategies with professional recognition of the level the training provides for retail and security professionals. The programme allows for certification with the option of progression to a University of Portsmouth undergraduate degree in Risk & Security Management or foundation degree in Investigation and Evidence."
Training For Success has an enviable position within the retail sector with the core personal safety range and investigative skills programme servicing the rigorous requirements of stock loss reduction. The changing security environment has also seen the introduction of specific programmes addressing such vulnerable areas such as cash handling procedures, major incidents, post handling and the ever growing threat of the Tiger kidnap phenomenon.
At the recent Robbery Symposium hosted by Robbery Control specialists, IBP International, the Training For Success team were key contributors to the analysis of Tiger kidnap and the recommendation of preventative tactics based on the sharing of intelligence between police and retail partners.
Further information can be obtained from Training For Success, TFS Suite, Unit 1, Egham Business Village, Crabtree Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 8RB. Telephone 0870 114 9999.
Training For Success: IBP International Partnership
Training For Success is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Robbery Control specialists, IBP International.
IBP work closely with major Financial Institutions, Post Offices, Multiple Retailers and leading Cash-in-Transit Companies in co-operation with the police to achieve a target reduction in raids in hot-spot areas over agreed time periods. They are also suppliers to the Police Crime Prevention Initiative, Raid-control, focusing on deterring and foiling robberies on independent retailers.
Ian Kirke, managing director of TFS, added. "TFS and IBP have harnessed their mutual understanding of Robberies to provide a one-stop shop for all client requirements with the TFS contribution focusing upon the training and development of staff who operate within vulnerable areas".
Further information about the products and services offered by IBP can be accessed via www.ibp-group.com
Legal Eagles...
Training For Success is pleased to announce the successful award of the nationwide contract to deliver Civil Enforcement Training for members of Her Majesty's Courts Service.
With over five hundred staff to be trained under the new powers contained within Schedule 4 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 a client specific two-day course was designed following extensive consultation with members of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.
Ian Kirke, Director and project leader commented, "Our close relationship with the Department for Constitutional Affairs has seen engagement within a number of disciplines including ongoing new entrant Bailiff and Court Security Officer training. However, this project is fundamental to the application of legislation historically the preserve of the police.
In addressing the new powers the programme has integrated a pragmatic approach to both the legal requirements and the heightened focus upon personal safety with the Act embracing both the power of entry and search".
Early feedback has been outstanding with a key theme highlighting the successful integration of the Act with a number of simple operational techniques designed to lessen the likelihood of confrontation whilst dealing with arguably one of the most challenging processes of the criminal justice system.