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Guarding NewsEXPLOSION ACCREDITATIONPictured left: JedMarshall with LabradorScooby. Right: Doghandler Ray Dobsonwith Springer Spaniel,BarneyPhotos courtesy of ICTSUKOn the webNASDU: www.nasdu.co.uk. HABC: www..Detection dogs,handlers trainedA guarding company’s specialistcanine units have gained a levelfour certification for an explosivedetection dog handler.company’s dog section in the UK tohave all its handlers trained andfor an explosive detection doghandler. Handlers’ dogs have beentheir dedicated handlers, for 12for an explosive detection doghandler, which was introduced by theexam awarding body HABC in 2011type, was developed by the securitydog sector body to meet the trainingPart 2. It has been mapped against thefor a security dog handler, and theACPO learning outcomes for a policeexplosive detection dog handler. Jedhandlers and dogs are already trainedand accredited to police standards,not only on the dog handling skillsand abilities, but it also coverscustomer care, health and safety,welfare and legislation. Evidence ofalso required. The process involvesthree examinations and practicalassessments, taking up to 200 guidedlearning hours. The dogs areaccredited on control and ability todetect the range of explosives in avariety of scenarios.” New brand forThe ShieldThe Shield Guarding Company has anew brand: The Shield Group.Chief executiveJohn Roddy,pictured, toldProfessionalSecurityGuarding is stillvery much theheart-beat of thebusiness.” Thegroup now hasarms coveringelectronic security installation. JohnRoddy said: “We now believe we cango to a customer of whatever size andprovide a full service to thatcustomer, in respect of their securityrequirements, from assessment toguarding to patrolling to installingalarms, to monitoring.” The company,whose global chairman is Dr RichieNanda, is running roadshows forcustomers, in Manchester, Leeds andBirmingham. John Roddy recentlyjoined the executive of ProjectAustin Friars, London EC2N. AlsoGlasgow, Leeds, Manchester,Birmingham, Bristol and Belfast, aretwo regional HQs: in Londoncovering the south of England, andPreston covering the north. 22UNHAPPY‘But as the flagscontroversy has shown,although we’ve come along way, there’s stillmuch to be done ifwe’re to build agenuinely cohesive,stable and prosperoussociety.’Northern Irelandminister TheresaVilliers.GSL looks toLondonNorwich-based GSL DardanLtd have appointed PhilipAnthony to their executivemanagement.He’s to advise thecompany’s board on its entryin to the corporate and professionalsectors, concentrating on the Londonmarket. Philip has worked within theprivate security sector for over 20years. His previous role was as MDof Knightsbridge Guarding where thecompany grew from £8m to £35m inAPRIL 2013 PROFESSIONAL SECURITYadd, many blue chipclients along the way. Thecompany was sold toRentokil Initial in 2010.He said: “As a formerManaging Director of oneof the leading independentsecurity companies withinthe City and West Endregion, and after having taken a breakto assist with a family-ownedbusiness, I am now looking forwardto the opportunity of working in thesecurity sector again.” The companyand in Aberdeen. Safety in brief: recently become UVDB registered,UVDB is a utility sector pre-service that shows compliance tosafety, health, environment andfor lone and at-risk workers, hasaccreditation for its personal safetylocating, two-way audio, speed dialwww.professionalsecurity.co.uk