Global Incidents: 01-May-13 Critical Information Afghanistan: Bomb blast kills three NATO troops. Bolivia: President Evo Morales expels USAID. Greece: 24-hour anti-austerity general strike. Iraq: Deadly bombings rock central Iraq killing at least 12. Turkey: Istanbul march clashes mar May Day. AFRICA MALI (High) French Islamist captured French soldier killed: A French Islamic convert who […]
Home Office Seeks SIA Board Member
Home Office Seeks SIA Board Member The Home Office is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Board Member to the SIA’s Board with private security industry experience. The person will contribute to the overall strategic direction and corporate oversight of the organisation. Along with other Board members he or she will ensure that through appropriate […]
Nigeria – Country Threat Assessment
NIGERIA: COUNTRY THREAT ASSESSMENT Kidnapping Context: Violent crime is widespread which includes violent street crime, armed robberies, carjacking’s, kidnapping and rape. Nigerian nationals are most affected, but expatriate personnel without adequate security will be seen as lucrative targets due to their perceived wealth. Crime levels are highest in the Delta regions and Lagos, but […]
FocusOn: Nigeria
FocusOn: NIGERIA April 2013 BACKGROUND The Federal Republic of Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa with a population of 166 million1, comprising 250 linguistic groups, almost as many ethnic factions and with a relatively even religious divide. Northern Nigeria is predominately Muslim while Christians make up the majority in the South with […]
Global Incidents – 08-Apr-13
Global Incidents – 08-Apr-13 Critical Information Iran: Earthquake near Bushehr nuclear power station. Iran unveils uranium activities. Japan: Radioactive water leak at Fukushima nuclear plant. Mali: French troops in begin withdrawing. North Korea: North tells foreigners to leave the south. Serbia: Thirteen dead in Serbia gun rampage. South Sudan: Indian UN troops killed in ambush. […]
Focus on: Afghanistan – March 2013
Focus on: Afghanistan – March 2013 Significant Events At least one Afghan civilian and a foreigner residing in Kabul have been injured during an explosion in District 15, Kabul. A magnetic IED attach to a Toyota Surf detonated at the front gate of the Minister of Interior’s Counter-Narcotics office. During the explosion two people […]
Global Incidents: 25-Mar-13
Global Incidents: 25-Mar-13 CRITICAL INFORMATION Burma: Communal rioting spreads. Cyprus: Deal reached in Eurogroup talks. France: Gay marriage opponents mass in Paris for final rally. AFRICA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (High) South African soldiers killed: Thirteen South African soldiers were killed in the Central African Republic as rebels seized the capital over the weekend, […]
Global Incidents: 20-Mar-13
Global Incidents – 20 March 2013 CRITICAL INFORMATION Cyprus: Crisis talks after bailout rejection. Israel: Obama on first Israel trip as president. Nigeria: Boat capsizes off coast with 160 aboard. Turkey: Ankara hit by twin explosions. AFRICA MALI (High) French hostage killed by al-Qaeda: Al-Qaeda’s North Africa branch says it has killed a […]
Unlicensed security director ordered to pay £2,400 after guilty plea
News From the SIA – 20 March 2013 A Northamptonshire security director has been order to pay £2,400 and sentenced to 250 community punishment order after pleading guilty of working illegally. Ian Matthew Taylor, 40, ran Shadow Protection Services Ltd, supplying door staff to venues in the Wellingborough area. In September 2010, the Security […]
Global Incidents: 12-Mar-13
Global Incidents – 12 March 2013 CRITICAL INFORMATION Afghanistan: Five die in helicopter crash. Bangladesh: Clashes and bomb explosions in Dhaka. AFRICA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (High) Rebels seize Bangassou: Rebels in the Central African Republic (CAR) have captured the key south-eastern town of Bangassou, a government minister has said. The attack took place […]
SIA and Met Police in London-wide crackdown
SIA and Met Police in London-wide crackdown The Security Industry Authority supported law enforcement partners on Friday night [07 Dec] as part of a Metropolitan Police crackdown. Operation Condor is aimed at combating illegal activity in the night time economy across all London boroughs. This is the latest police operation targeting those who flout licensing […]
Mexico Risk Factors
What was I doing hanging outside a Mexican prison riot waiting for it to kick-off in the blaring sun surrounded by heavily armed, ill-tempered Policeman and armed only with some sunscreen and a smile?