“Private security guards are gaining limited policing powers today under a Government scheme to relieve the petty crime burden on forces.”
The Independent, 21st March 2011
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from the Inner Temple Library
“Private security guards are gaining limited policing powers today under a Government scheme to relieve the petty crime burden on forces.”
The Independent, 21st March 2011
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“More than 5,000 security guards in London’s financial district have been instructed by police to report people taking photographs, recording footage or even making sketches near buildings, the Guardian has learned. City of London police’s previously unseen advice singles out people who may appear to be ‘legitimate tourists’ to prevent reconnaissance by al-Qaida. The document, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, helps explain a number of recent cases in which photographers have been stopped and searched by police using section 44 of the Terrorism Act, after first being approached by security guards.”
The Guardian, 13th May 2010
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“A new Crime and Security Bill aims to protect our communities by making our streets safer and giving more help to victims of crime.”
Home Office, 20th November 2009
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“The fast-expanding industry of private military companies, some of which have been engaged in highly controversial activities, should be self-regulating, the government is to propose.”
The Guardian, 24th April 2009
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“A security firm was fined £95,000 today after sending out unlicensed guards and staff with criminal convictions to look after a string of high street stores.”
The Times, 7th November 2008
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“The head of the body responsible for Government security has been forced to stand down after hiring staff who had not undergone a criminal record check.”
Daily Telegraph, 7th November 2008
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“Powers for council wardens and private security staff to issue fixed-penalty notices and on-the-spot fines for disorderly behaviour are being considered by the police and Home Office ministers. Chief constables are also looking at using security staff to tackle community problems in places where police involvement might be seen as excessive.”
The Guardian, 27th August 2008
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