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    Sonisphere 2014

    tony, the company has been started by an ex G4S events operation Director and ex co-founder of the security firm Rock Steady which was bought out by G4S in 2008. i can assure you they can handle Sonisphere. i would personally recommend them as having work under the current management team...
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    Sonisphere 2014

    G4S have lost contract to another company..... Global Security Stewarding Ltd
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    Urgent Help!!! - Dog Handling (sounds fishy)

    hi guys, recently applied for a job titled; 'trainee dog handler' as it is something i have always wanted to do. i was contacted by someone, he seemed like a good guy on the phone knew what he was on about and quite the chap. anyway met him today at his dog kennels. (a farm and few out...
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    few questions about your work

    ryand.. im 20 have got 2 years experience under my belt, work over summer doing festivals, and during rest of the year i do doors. it's really not the greatest job in the world mate. if you want to do it, by all means go for it! i did my course and prety much jumped on the door there and then...
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    olympics... MV Gemini

    hi there! just a quick one. anybody on here staying on the cruise boat gemini over the olympics? what do you think of it? and whats the whole experience like? thanks
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    Forum Upgrade - help us find the bugs!

    just a quick one but i can't seem to access the shop tab....
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    Looking for regular work in the Sheffield/Rotherham area.

    try safehouse, phoenix, ipm and prosec. im pretty sure showsec may have the contract for the O2 academy. hope that helps axel
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    event work what to expect

    ohh pillow is a necessity for me!! can't beat homely comforts when sleeping in a field... think they may call it glam-ping. and a little tip on buying tents! try and get ex display tents they normally do a cheeky 30% discount on them, just bought a £140 tent for £70 yesterday by having a...
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    event work what to expect

    long shitty shifts, wet and uncomfortable nights.... crap pay and no sleep at all! that's event work in a nutshell!! however make sure to bring: wet wipes earplugs pillow water carrier (camelbak) plenty of easy too cook high caloric food (and always have breakfast no matter what its like or...
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    police's thought on us....

    after waiting 20 minutes for the plod to turn up last week with a 19stone drunken idiot who thought smashing a glass over one of my colleagues head was the idea of a good night out, i'm pretty glad i slammed him up in cuffs after 10minutes of struggling to detain him... once police got there i...
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    police's thought on us....

    well just been reading through a police forum... Bouncers and Handcuffs - PoliceSpecials.com Forum their views on us DS's carrying handcuffs, and there general views on us.. shocked me how someone upholding the law could have such a negative out look on our profession. are we doing...
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    The dog attack on the Police in London

    well the asp baton would have worked a treat in my opinion....
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    The dog attack on the Police in London

    well i was told to do so by a friend of mine who raced greyhounds, he suggested it after we got in a bit of bother with the next door neighbours after their kids woke up one day with no rabbits left in their hutch! tragic i know, he must have had quiet a meal cause all that was left scattered...
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    The dog attack on the Police in London

    used to own a german sheperd which went for any animal no matter how big or small.. to get him away one he'd got hold was a task in it self! best way we found in no crude terms was to stick one finger up where the sun didn't shine and he seemed to dislike it enough to let go of the rabbit/dog/cat..
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    'get licenced' training provider. Issues?

    stay well clear of get licensed!!!!! i have had nothing but trouble with them, did my DS course with them: 1, trainer was more than an hour and a half late on first day 2, played the whole 'bouncer' series during the training 3, also full about himself and how he trained raoul moat and how...
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    Private Security working as Police?!

    who cares whether its g4s, cokacola, apple or tesco going for the contract... the bottom line is many jobs will be created from this and we should all see it as an opportunity to gain more experience. the fact is in my opinion the more you put into something the more you get back.... what...
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    Help Needed!!!! re: Stab Vest

    cheers all, customloads i'm looking for something to wear under a shirt as its a covert vest, would be interested if anybody knew of a material which would keep me cool and less sweaty
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    Help Needed!!!! re: Stab Vest

    right guys i'm pretty new to this forum and its my first thread i guess. quick story, bought a HG1A + KR1 vest a couple of months ago now for a company called Aegis, however i've been finding it pretty hot and sweaty.. i've tried wearing different types of tshirts under however it just...
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    Olympic Specific Forum?

    good idea... would be good idea for networking during the games share stories, moan about lack of organisation and long hours maybe?
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    Where to stay when working in London Olympics?

    well I know company I work for have done a deal with one of the universities and were being put up in student halls while were working at the games... can't say its great but for a month or so I'll certainly not complain since its rent free...
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