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 9th August 2008 Source of information http://www.cumberland-news.co.uk/news/1.218572 Pub doormen given power to handcuff thugsEXCLUSIVE by Dave Gudgeon Doormen working for a Carlisle security firm are now allowed to handcuff troublemakers in pubs and clubs before police get to the scene. The scheme, launched last night at various premises in Botchergate after a special training programme, is believed to be the first of its type in the north of England. The 10 men involved work for Safe & Sound Security (Cumbria) Ltd, run by Shaun Smith and John Baird who have worked on the doors for many years. Their firm – which is based in Fisher Street and now employs more than 30 staff – got the go-ahead for the crime-busting, and potentially life-saving, initiative from the police. Sergeant Richard Higgin, who has a responsibility for policing the city centre and licensed premises, said: “This is a new initiative aimed at cutting down crime and antisocial behaviour. “We are regarding this as a trial and if it proves to be a success then everyone will be a winner. We have always worked closely with door supervisors and this is an extension of that relationship. “Allowing them to use handcuffs makes a lot of sense. It helps to protect them and the person they are detaining. The use of handcuffs quickly diffuses a situation.” Mr Smith said: “With our long experience on the doors, we know how important it is to properly, and quickly, restrain someone who is drunk and out of control. “Police can't get to every trouble spot within seconds and it is up to door supervisors to stop situations getting out of hand and allowing first aid to be administered when that is necessary. “Door supervisors have always had the right to make a ‘citizen's arrest' but new legislation allows them to use handcuffs. But we have to be properly trained and have the blessing of the police.” Safe & Sound Security (Cumbria) Ltd has already spent hundreds of pounds training door supervisors in the use of handcuffs and buying the equipment. Mr Baird said: “Ten of our most experienced staff, including Shaun and myself, have now done the appropriate training and received certificates. It involved passing written and practical exams. “We don't believe our staff will have to use handcuffs on more than a handful of occasions in a year. It will only be a last resort. “There was an incident a few weeks ago when a lad was knocked unconscious on the street outside a pub in Carlisle. There was blood all over the place and he was lying on his back. He looked in a bad way. “There was a door supervisor trying to put him in the recovery position and give him first aid but his mate, who was very drunk, was kicking off because he wanted to look after him. Four supervisors were trying to restrain him but he was really struggling with them. “It was five minutes before police arrived and were able to handcuff him. If we'd had handcuffs then we could have acted immediately to restrain him. “Those minutes could have proved the difference between life and death for his pal.” ++ MAY 2008 ++Industry Bodies Back Physical Intervention Standard Recent press articles have highlighted increases in violence in the workplace and Skills for Security, along with other major industry associations, is concerned over staff and customer safety. With reported cases of staff being attacked and customers being injured it is now more important than ever to consider Physical Intervention training. Recent case law has shown that a lack of credible physical intervention training for those responsible for dealing with non-compliant or aggressive people leaves staff, service users and employers at risk of harm, prosecution and substantial compensation claims. Maybo, BIIAB and Skills for Security offer a unique physical intervention programme that provides employers and their staff, insurers and customers, with confidence in this area of significant risk, by teaching trainers how to deliver Physical Intervention training to staff who may find themselves having to escort people from premises. The programme provides trainers with the means of delivering training in key knowledge and safer methods of intervention for risk situations. Employers and training providers can then deliver the new programme under license through their qualified internal trainers. The training increases staff knowledge of the law, key medical risks and safer methods for common activities such as ejection. It helps staff to assess situations and use alternatives to physical intervention whenever possible. Feedback shows that staff trained in the Maybo model are more confident as a result of the training and are now using physical intervention less often and with less force. Bill Fox, of Maybo said: ‘The SIA and ACPO-endorsed guidance publication on physical intervention and case law, demonstrates that where physical intervention is foreseeable staff need to be taught legitimate and safe methods. The dilemma for employers has been where to source credible, accredited training in an area of significant risk’. Steve Dennis, Head of Business Development for BIIAB added: ‘The diversity of the organisations which have taken on this training clearly demonstrates the challenges faced by those working in security and enforcement roles. We are delighted to be able to support Maybo and Skills for Security in continuing to maintain and improve standards in this crucial area.’ The programme is offered at two levels: disengagement with guiding skills and holding skills. Many security guarding functions do not require physical skills and some need just the lower level skills for avoiding assault. Higher risk roles, where there may be a need to restrain, need the full programme; examples are response teams, door supervisors and certain retail and hospital roles. An off-duty doorman was left '10 minutes from death' following a sickening attack on a night out in Blackpool. The 22-year-old was chased through the town centre before being punched and kicked unconscious by four men. He was found 20 minutes later in a pool of blood. Source of information http://www.prosecurizine.com A man has been jailed for seven years after he attacked a bouncer with a machete outside a pub in Cumbernauld. Source of information http://www.prosecurizine.com New Website Launch A revamped Tactical Training Services Ltd website! Thanks to Blaze Solutions Limited. Please feel free to comment on the new look! Security guards, making a collection from a supermarket cash machine, have been threatened by a man with a handgun. The man took money from the guards at the Asda store in Sittingbourne , Kent before fleeing. Source of information http://www.conflictprofessional.com ++ 02.05.07 ++ Dave with Geoff Capes Ex Worlds Strongest Man at the Safer Doors Conference 2007 |
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