News SecuriGroup sets the pace for excellence and customer-focused services in the security industry
This week we bring to our numerous readers all over the world our summer update on the UK security industry. And to take the lead this week are the SIA and ACS Champion of the Year 2009/2010, SecuriGroup. Security companies in the UK wishing to participate in this exercise should send their summer reports to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include all events/activities and achievements from January 2010-date.
Who is best to head Crimestoppers? Mr John LS Malcolm, of course!
Crimestoppers recently appointed Mr John LS Malcolm QPM as its head. We at Vigilance are happy that a right choice has been made; Malcolm is not only a tried and tested hand in security matters, but the best to head the charity at this time. We wish him success in that exalted office and pledge our co-operation.
Of his appointment Malcolm enthused: “I am honoured and excited to be involved with Crimestoppers, the only charity involved in combating crime. This role in conjunction with my role at SecuriGroup can only add benefit to both organisations and that of public safety.”
Russel Kerr was lecturer at SIA Annual Conference 2010 
SecuriGroup’s Managing Director, Russel Kerr, held his audience spell bound as he deployed his oratorical prowess on a subject matter that is at the heart of the security industry: Working in the Private Industry at the 4th SIA’s Annual Stakeholders’ Conference held in London on the 15th of June 2010.
Among his audience of 200-plus included security professionals, senior police officers, leading academics and many of the sector’s key organisations. As a practitioner of note, Russel provided insight into the workings of the private security industry before unveiling the blueprint for his latest vision-a multi-agency approach to tackle serious and organised crime.
SecuriGroup in strategic partnership with the License Federation of Northern Ireland
SecuriGroup recently joined the License Federation of Northern Ireland as one of their associate suppliers. Chief Executive Colin Neil said, “We are pleased to welcome SecuriGroup as one of our associate suppliers. The Federation represents 70% of all licensed trade in Northern Ireland and is continually developing new ways of providing support to the local licensed trade and developing strategic partnerships with key organisations.”
SecuriGroup & Reith Lambert: A bond like David and Jonathan
The business relationship between SecuriGroup and Reith Lambert, a giant property management company is going from strength to strength as the two continue to lubricate their progressive partnership through contracts. The Security Guarding division of SG are proud to supply one of the UK’s longest standing shopping centres.
Kim Van Deere: Constancy to standards
Kim Van Deere MCQI CQP recently attained the Chartered Quality Manager status after demonstrating her portfolio of skills within the discipline of quality management.
Kim heads SecuriGroup’s compliance department and controls its auditing process for the company’s SIA ACS status, Investors in People, BSIA, Safe Contractor and ISO accreditation.
Baroness Henig lauds SecuriGroup at SIA Parliamentary Reception 
Mr Kenny MacAskill, Justice Secretary recently hosted the SIA’s Annual Reception at the Scottish Parliament. SIA Chairman, Baroness Ruth Henig gave the keynote address and praised SecuriGroup’s success in achieving the Security Industry Authority’s ACS Champion of the Year Award.
Other delegates included Assistant Chief Constable of Strathclyde Police George Hamilton as well as senior representatives from HM Revenue and Customs, The UK Borders Agency, Members of the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government and Lothian & Borders Police.
Staff give kudos to SecuriGroup
Feedback is central to communication and to an organisation. And the best feedback may not necessarily emanate from an organisation’s external publics, but from its internal publics, the staff of course! SecuriGroup seems to have realised this altruism as its recent surveys in which its staff participated has shown. SG as the company is fondly called by its staff received a pass mark from them. “The participation in this round of surveys has provided a great response, allowing everyone at SecuriGroup to influence the continuing development of our organisation”, said Mr Russel Kerr, the MD.
***Information as supplied by SecuriGroup.