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As of April the HMRC are going to look specifically at people who class themselves as non UK Resident as well as changing some of the rules making it harder for people to claim. The main things they are looking at are property, family and days spent in the UK. It does'nt matter now if you...

Has anyone done the Advanced Driving through this group and if so how did you find it? How would it look on a Close Protection CV? Apart from them not teaching evasive and anti-surveillance drills I am under the impression you learn pretty much everything else such as road craft. Once you...

Can anyone suggest a good place to do the NAMET PHTLS apart from the UK? Would be nice for it to be somewhere warm and take a short holiday on the end of it. Any suggestions especially from people who have done the course in that country or by the provider would be much appreciated...

I am currently looking for security & medical work in Libya. I have a lot of experience around the world including Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo and Africa looking after Oil & Gas, the media, mining companies and various other businesses. My qualifications include but not limited to: Close...

I don't suppose anyone knows of any good websites that offer Physical Fitness training programme templates? Preferably free! I know Mens Health and Mens Fitness offer this service if you subscribe but I am a tight git. I have know that some people use Microsoft Excel or Calendar apps to...

I have recently completed my Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) 7303 and been awarded my certificate by the Education Development International (EDI). My question is do I need any other qualifications to ensure I can deliver training, assess (Internally/Externally)...

I just wanted to ask what people thought about this topic. I have seen so many companies sell to the client a product that simply doesn't exist. A few examples: A Tier 2 Medic - The clients requirements are a medic to a Paramedic/Offshore medic level with military & hostile region experience...

Hey Guys & Gals, I am looking at adding NEBOSH to my medic CV and was wondering if anyone has done the course. I am looking for a good provider that someone could recommend. Thanks in advance for your help. Scar

Hi Guys & Gals, Can anyone give me any recommendations on providers that offer the Conflict Management Trainer courses? Also is it the BTEC course I have to do? Regards, Scar

Hi Guys & Gals, I am looking for people who have a SIA CP Badge, HPC Paramedic registration and former military experience, preferably with a couple of Iraq/Afghanistan tours but not essential. You will be required to submit a CV, a copy of your HPC registration, a copy of your SIA badge...

I was having a look at the Ronin SA website and it looks like they are not to happy with Ronin Concepts as they feel they have ripped off their name. Surely if Ronin Concepts ensure that they advertise as Ronin Concepts and make no attempt to pass themselves off as Ronin SA where is the...

Good news: On the 11 February in the early hours two IED/EFP insurgent operators blew themselves up with their own device whilst trying to plant it on route Topeka in Southern Iraq.

BBC News - Seven charged by US with conspiring to aid Taliban

BBC News - Afghanistan: Three dead in Kabul 'suicide blast'

BBC News - UK soldier killed in Afghanistan blast Looks like this month is an unlucky one for our brave boys and girls. R.I.P Airborne, thoughts and prays are with your family. "When Evil Strives To Overcome Good When Firepower is Greater Than The Spoken Word Then Death Rides A Winged...

I had to post here as you wouldn't be able to comment. G4S are offering a Tier 2 Medic (Offshore/Paramedic level) a job for 66,000 sterling a year. I have to say that if you were just a medic without offshore/paramedic level qualifications I would say this is a good wage but for people who...

BBC News - Child worker checks to be reduced, say ministers Does this mean that CRB might be dropped by the SIA? Is CRB to intrusive? There is also talk of DNA being destroyed if found innocent. At the moment if you are arrested but later released without charge the arrest and its...

BBC News - Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan Rest in Peace boys!

Is it me or are some people watching to many movies and assume that the world of security is all action and Glocks? In the past couple of weeks there has seemed to have been an influx of very young or just deluded people asking bone questions which identify them as complete Walts. Some of the...

The last couple of days we were discussing the use of the iPad in CP and someone suggested maybe we should start a thread discussing what technology other CP Operatives have used or are using in their day to day work. I have the Garmin Oregon 450 GPS which has been a fantastic piece of...