Children ‘petrified’ as Leeds school brings in guard and guard dog over anti-social behaviour

Parents at a Leeds primary school have raised major concerns after a security guard and dog were placed outside of the school. Cottingley Primary Academy said it put the “security arrangements” in place “as a precaution following recent incidents in the community”. But parents said they received no notice that the dog – a German … Read more

Pricewatch Group says short-term security guards stop prolific offenders

Family-owned Pricewatch Group has found employing a temporary security guard highly effective against prolific shoplifters. The forecourt business, which operates 10 sites in Sussex, had a particular problem at its Nisa Local outlet in Eastbourne’s old town. The Esso petrol station was targeted weekly by two street drinkers who took over £600 of stock in … Read more