News and Reports
TrustOn reaches the finals of the Wiltshire Business of the Year Competition 2012. A gala dinner and awards ceremony will be held on the 26th April to announce the winners. - March 2013
TrustOn raises money for Tetsworth Little Kites Pre-School, a charity based in the lovely Oxfordshire village of Tetsworth. Please click on the link to find out more about this charity and how you can support them at no extra cost to yourself, just by clicking a button when you buy from certain vendors Online - March 2013
TrustOn expands across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. With their attention to detail and dedication towards client services, clients have already commented on a noticeable difference to the services they have been getting from their national providers. - March 2013
TrustOn launches new services including Vacant Property Security, Test Purchasing, Security Awareness Training, Security Management Visits, Commercial Investigations, Covert Operations and Penetration Testing - February 2012
SURVEY REVEALS INCREASED RISK OF SQUATTING IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Following changes in the law late last year, which made squatting in residential properties a criminal offence, many predicted an increase in squatting in empty commercial buildings. Now a survey of facilities professionals by vacant property specialist SitexOrbis identifies that 30 per cent of respondents expect an increase in squatters targeting their properties, with 27 per cent saying that they have been targeted by squatters over the past two years.
From 1 September 2012, through Section 144 of the amended Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, squatting is criminalised for residential buildings (including social housing properties). People convicted under the act can be imprisoned for up to 51 weeks, or fined up to £5,000, or both. However, the act does not include an offence for squatting in a commercial or non-residential building, and this remains a civil offence.
Areas most at risk were identified as London (37 per cent), the south-east (22 per cent) and the Midlands (19 per cent), and many respondents also expressed concern about the threat of Travellers and Gypsies occupying their sites.
Options considered by respondents included video surveillance (57 per cent), alarm systems (55 per cent), manned guarding (43 per cent), perimeter fencing (38 per cent), warning signs (37 per cent), security boards or screens (33 per cent), temporary alarms (21 per cent), temporary video surveillance (8 per cent, live-in caretakers (8 per cent) and dog-handler patrols (8 per cent).
Benchmark - Risk UK's sister publication - recently published guidance for the creation of a layered solution to protect void properties. The articles observes, "Vacant properties have always been associated with a high level of risk, but in recent times this has increased exponentially. Arson, vandalism and fly-tipping have been issues for void properties, and to put this in context it is estimated that nearly half of the cases of fire damage to commercial buildings are arson-related. Also, as financial pressure increases for small tradespeople, the incidences of fly-tipping are on the rise. Whilst fly-tipping and graffiti may seem like annoyances rather than real risks, the costs of cleaning up after an incident are significant. Often, businesses are legally obliged to take action in a timely fashion.
"Squatting has been less of an issue for commercial sites, and when buildings are occupied it is often for illegal activities or events rather than as a residence. However, changes in the law relating to squatting in residential properties may well see this change. Either way, the costs – both financial and in terms of timespan – of regaining possession of a site and putting right any damage make an investment in some degree of protection cost-effective." – January 2013
TrustOn Security joins the Hall of Fame. The team at TrustOn are proud to announce that they have officially become members of the top 15% of SIA approved security companies that are genuinely consider the best in the industry according to external independent audits – July 2012
Press release, TrustOn invited to join round table discussions with the SIA about the future of regulation in the industry and licensing of security guards – July 2012
TrustOn impress the SSAIB with improvements in their services and operations that go beyond those delivered by other companies of their size. During their independent SIA Approved Contractor Audit, they demonstrated how their security officer team consistently delivered exceptional security services that were not only proven value for money but in many cases saving money for their clients. Combined with a rigorous quality assurance monitoring system and balance score card, TrustOn were graded as now being amongst the 15% of top scoring companies within the security industry. – July 2012
Press release – Security staff at TrustOn Security get a good deal. TrustOn recently officially became one of the best security companies in the industry when a recent external SIA audit scored them amongst the top 15% of all Approved contractors. Managing Director, Margaret Wilson partially attributes this to valuing and treating our staff with respect so that they deliver exceptional service to our customers. We offer great benefits which include above average rates of pay, pensions, gift vouchers, certificates of merit, recognition on our hall of fame section on our newsletters. We take great pride in our team of security officers and delight in thanking them and recognising them for various achievements in every way possible. – July 2012
How Does TrustOn Compare? Click Here for the SIA Approved Contractor Scoring, 2011 – June 2012
Click Here for our latest newsletter – June 2012
To view the new TrustOn Guard Tour System or guard patrol system Click Here – February 2012
TrustOn Security Directors join the Chamber of Commerce – October 2011
TrustOn Security Female Directors photographed at Tete a Tete speed Networking event, click Here for details – September 2011
Company fully rebrands and trademarks to the name of TrustOn, Click Here for article – September 2011
TrustOn win 24/7 guarding contract for private residences in Henley – August 2011
TrustOn Security help comes to the rescue of a charity being broken in to – August 2011
TrustOn Security enters top 10% of SIA approved contractors for quality standards – June 2011
TrustOn Security wins 24/7 guarding contract in Le Mans – March 2011
TrustOn Security wins 24/7 guarding contract for major South West based data storage company – March 2011
TrustOn Security investigates and tracks down stolen goods for a client - January 2011
TrustOn Security adds value by connecting clients and achieving better trading agreements for between them - January 2011
TrustOn Security signs multi year deals with over 75% of its customers - December 2010
TrustOn Security signs up a leading manufacturer of advanced technology - October 2010
TrustOn Security works in partnership with major fall protection company - July 2010
TrustOn Security thwarts gypsies setting up camp on airfield and business park - July 2010
TrustOn Security uncover corruption of cleaning company during their duty at an Industrial park - June 2010
TrustOn Security wins repeat business from award winning national property consultancy - March 2010
TrustOn Security mobile business expands significantly by extending its services to existing static guarding client - March 2010
TrustOn Security contract with an international clothing manufacturer is extended long term - Jan 2010
TrustOn Security wins repeat business with major transport manufacturer - Jan 2010
TrustOn Security signs a 4 year contract with major commercial property developer - Dec 2009
TrustOn Security thwarts gypsies attack on major car retailer
TrustOn Security works in partnership with a major estate agency - Dec 2009
TrustOn Security officer performs beyond the call of duty during major snow storms - December 2009
TrustOn Security supports the following charities:
TrustOn helps to safeguard our nation through it's support of the Royal Navy benevolent fund
TrustOn helps with the battle against disease through it's support of the Cancer Research, Leukaemia Research
TrustOn helps to safeguard our environment through it's support of Waste to Wonder
TrustOn raises money for Tetsworth Little Kites Pre-School, a charity based in the lovely Oxfordshire village of Tetsworth. Please click on the link to find out more about this charity and how you can support them at no extra cost to yourself, just by clicking a button when you buy from certain vendors Online
TrustOn helps to safeguard our country side through it's support of the Countryside Alliance
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