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Published: 19th December 2024
Retail Crime Wave Demands Enhanced Security Response
The latest figures from a Sky News and Association of Convenience Stores survey confirm an alarming surge in retail crime, with 80% of shopkeepers reporting criminal incidents within a single week in October. The study also shows that 94% of retailers believe shoplifting has worsened over the past…
Published: 13th December 2024
ASG Awarded New Security Contract for Sustainable Arbor Workspace
Property management company Ashdown Phillips has appointed Assist Security Group (ASG) for a further three years to provide security officers for the Arbor building located at 255 Blackfriars Road on London's South Bank. "We are delighted to continue to partner with Ashdown Phillips to secure the…
Published: 22nd October 2024
Former Queen's Police Officer Leads New Close Protection Course
Assist Security Group (ASG), a leading UK security solutions provider, has announced the launch of its new Close Protection (CP) course, led by Paul Ephgrave MVO, former Queen's Police Officer. This SIA-qualified programme offers new training across executive, ultra-high net worth, media, and…
Published: 15th October 2024
Former England Rugby Captain Dylan Hartley to Drive Elite Performance in Security Services
Assist Security Group (ASG), a provider of bespoke security services to prestige and luxury brands, has appointed Dylan Hartley, former England Rugby Captain, as a Non-Executive Director and Performance Lead at its subsidiary, ASG Protect. Hartley brings a wealth of experience in elite performance…
Published: 27th August 2024
Assist Security Group Reveals Extinction Rebellion's Windsor Castle Strategy
Assist Security Group (ASG) has uncovered plans by Extinction Rebellion (XR) to occupy Windsor Castle grounds, highlighting the growing need for advanced security intelligence to protect many high-profile organisations in an era of escalating activist disruptions. ASG's Pivotal division has employed…
Published: 12th August 2024
Security Teams Face Fire Safety Risks as London Fire Brigade Announces New Policy
From 1st October 2024, the London Fire Brigade will no longer attend activations from automatic fire alarms in most non-residential buildings, such as office blocks and industrial estates, during daytime hours (7am - 8:30pm). This policy shift places the responsibility of initial fire checks…
