Yasir Haider

The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is an initiative introduced by the SIA as a quality standard that provides a recognised hallmark of quality within the private security industry. The main objective of the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is to raise performance standards in the Security sector by creating a framework for regulated businesses to develop […]

Over the last year, reports of violence in the UK have been on the rise. Self-defence has never been more important than it is now. Everyone should have the right to feel safe. One way to ensure your safety is to get self-defence training to prepare yourself for oncoming danger so that you can react […]

Interested in a security officer job but want to know more? Get Licensed is the UK’s top training partner to the security industry — and with our course — you can qualify as a security officer in a few days and learn more when you begin the role.  Generally, a security officer ensures that an […]

Did you know that with an estimated 4 to 6 million cameras, it’s thought that the UK is the country with the third most cameras per person in the world? That’s around one camera for every 13 people! Many of these cameras are not manned, and the images are only looked at in the rare […]

In the online dating arena, Tinder is the most popular dating app in the UK, with around 5 million users currently looking for “true love” online. However, while thousands have had successful matches on the dating app, a new Netflix documentary about the so-called  “Tinder Swindler” has revealed the dark side of online dating. It […]

Security is big business in the UK and could be regarded as Britain’s fourth emergency service. Security firms are busy tackling theft in our stores; they are crucial in keeping our public services safe and vital in monitoring terrorism.  And with demand for security personnel currently high following the pandemic, have you considered this potential […]

Has good news ever been as good as a £100 bonus? Well, if you land a job via the Get Licensed job board in April, you will earn £100 as a bonus from us! How can you get a job via Get Licensed job board? 1. Complete your GuardPass profile on the GuardPass app 2. […]

The government has announced that Jobseekers on Universal Credit will have to look for jobs outside their chosen field more quickly or will face benefit cuts under new plans. People on Universal Credit will have to find jobs in four weeks rather than three months. Security is one of the only industries that allows you […]

The football community has seen many burglaries with the likes of Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez being burgled while they were playing. Home safety is a top priority and must not be compromised at any time. In this blog, we share our home safety tips and steps to ensure the safety of yourself and your […]

The UK is facing an epidemic of violence against women. According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW), the proportion of women that reported feeling fairly or very unsafe walking home after dark has increased in recent years, rising from 57% in 2012/13 to 69% in 2019/20.  The latest statistics show that two out […]