Crime Reduction Charity - chooses A.A. Security for protection of its property!

Nacro a charity whose main aim is to reduce crime have selected A.A. Security for the protection of one of their buildings. The contract which started in February is one of the first large contracts that we have secured this year.

Nacro are a large established group and from their website I include their main aims:

"Nacro reduces crime by changing lives. We work with young people at risk of getting caught up in crime and with offenders to help them participate positively in society.

Our vision is of a safer, more inclusive society. To achieve that, we want to see comprehensive preventive and resettlement services available across England and Wales. Helping people access basic services, such as housing and education, and providing opportunities for rehabilitation offer them the best possible chance of turning their lives around.

Our services tackle the social causes of crime and deal with offenders and ex-offenders in ways that are most likely to prevent or stop antisocial behaviour and offending. We encourage people to take responsibility for their own lives and aim to involve those using our services in their development.

We draw on our expertise and experience to campaign for change. We lobby for a more integrated, joined-up approach to reducing offending, and to persuade policy makers that changing lives really is the most effective way to tackle crime."

The contract is a permanent contract and we hope to challenge for the protection of more of their premises portfolio over the next few years.

This contract is a partnership between a crime prevention charity and a crime prevention partner!

Wilson Chowdhry will speak to 25,000 people at IFSEC Conference and Exhibition!

IFSEC is the world's leading global annual security event, uniting over 25,000 security professionals with more than 600 world leading companies. The exhibition also boasts a comprehensive educational programme. The event will run for 3 days from the 10-12 May 2010 and entry is free.

At the event series of conference modules are presented alongside the exhibition which delegates can attend to keep up-to-date with key issues, hear the very latest in legislative and technological developments, and share best practice.

Wilson Chowdhry the Vice Chair has been invited to give a presentation on on 11th May 2010 about corporate security. Wilson's session begins at 15:05 and he will be joined by the following speakers inter alia;

• Neil Stansfield, OSCT Deputy Director for Science & Technology, The Home Office
• Chris Phillips GCGI, MSyI., DCI Head of The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO)
• Simon Whitehorn, Security Management Specialist, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust
• John Shaw, Managing Director Police Support Services, G4S
• Steve Kemsley, Head of Industry Engagement, Olympic & Paralympic Security Directorate
• Mike Hurst, Vice Chairman – Strategy, ASIS International Chapter 208
• Don Randall MBE, Head of Security, Bank of England
• Paul Mackie, Compliance Director, Camerawatch Ltd
• Jonas Andersson, Axis Communications & Chairman of Steering Committee, ONVIF

[These are but a few of the guest speakers to the event we will provide a more comprehensive list once the organisers have completed the schedule.]

The topics Wilson will be covering as part of his presentation include:

15:05 Prioritising and contingency planning
Managing risk and ensuring you are focusing on the right priorities
Planning for essential business continuity and crisis management on a budget
Taking a holistic approach to corporate security

Learn more about the event here:

http://www.ifsec.co.uk/

The event organisers said;

"Thank you so much for your call today letting me know that you have agreed to speak at the IFSEC conference this year. I am thrilled that you would like to participate in the conference and I can therefore confirm your involvement as a speaker at 15:05 on 11th May 2010."

Get a pension! it could be a life saver!

Outdated pension savings mechanism!

We have noticed that few employees have applied to join our company pension scheme. For your benefit, we would advise you that all employees have access to a Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme. This meets the minimum legal standards required of employers.

We would encourage employees to join up to our pension scheme to plan for your future retirement. This could ensure that you are able to uphold your standard of living through your elderly years and will provide much needed funds at a difficult period of your life.

Employees are encouraged to seek advice relating to how membership of the pension scheme correlates with the level of state pension provided by the department for Work and Pensions. If you would like further advice we can facilitate expert advice for any staff wishing to initiate or investigate further potential pension arrangements.

Wilson and PM Gordon Brown

Wilson and Louise Casey Director General of the Crime and Justice Department
Prime minister Gordon Brown and winners of a Community Crimefighter Award

Here is an image of our Managing Director Wilson Chowdhry's recent visit to both the Home Office and 10 Downing Street where he was presented with a Community Crimefighter certificate signed by the PM Gordon Brown, Home Secretary Alan Johnson, and Director General of the Crime and Justice Department Louise Casey. The 3 of them also arranged a splendid event at both the Home Office and 10 Downing Street and this was Wilson's second visit as he had previously met with the Prime Minister when he was honoured to be invited to a Business Hero reception at 10 Downing Street in September 2009 for his fortitude in Business and growth in a time of recession.

Wilson stated:

"Winning a Community Crime Fighter award was a thrilling experience. My community work has always been a primary function and one that I am both committed to and proud of.

As a Director I have always espoused a strong social function for my business much of which is exemplified in our accreditation to the SIA ACS standard and in particular attainment of a score of +92 in their most recent assessment.

Our high score easily places us in the top 10% of performers within the security firms, that have achieved this sought after ACS certificate. Moreover, we are aware that the proven social and environmental practices we employ have contributed significantly towards this vaunted position. We strive to improve and I am pleased that I have been personally recognised as a Community Crimefighter.

Besides, what else could highlight A.A. Security's strong emphasis for providing elite security services then recognition that a Dircetor of our firm (which is now regarded as one of the extended policing family)- has received an award for fighting crime by the Prime Minister, Home Secretary and the Director General of the Crime and Justice Department...?

Going Green

You may have read about A.A. Security's success with our best "Green Practices" within the Redbridge Yellow Advertiser....if not follow the link.


We have also installed Solar Panels follow this link.



Further to this, we have been nominated for the Environmental Award in the "Security Excellence Awards 2009" held by SMT and are nominated for the ACS Champion Award too. The award ceremony is on the 22nd October and we will keep you informed of the results.

This is a picture of Wilson Chowdhry our Director with Dave Quinton the Chairman of the "Buy with Confidence" Scheme. This is taken just prior to the RNWA meeting of the previous page. We hope this feature will encourage others to join a scheme, that protects local purchasers in your respective local neighbourhoods!

A. A. Security - True Community Crime Fighters!

Inspector Darville and Lisa Cherry (Borough Watch Manager)

Last night our Managing Director Wilson Chowdhry chaired the AGM for the Redbridge Neighbourhood Watch Association at the Jack Carter Pavillion, Barkingside. There are now 298 watches with a purported 40,000 homes under their vigilence in Redbridge (Wilson has personally initiated 15 in Chadwell/Seven Kings and Mayfield). Redbridge has the fastest rate of growth of NHW's in London. These meetings were notoriously long, as constitutional ammendments have previously been argued meticuously. However for the first time in 3 years, we completed the meeting at around 21:30 instead of 23:00, as it seems all watches are now starting to back the new younger look panel.

Last night Wilson was asked to provide a presentation detailing how the group almost debanded but for the hard work of Alex Bailey (secretary) Isla Martin (Joint Treasurer and Green Activist!), Simon Hampshire (Joint Treasurer), Lisa Cherry (Borough Watch Manager), Tippi Maravalla (Area Co-ordinator), Wilson himself and our Honorary President Harmegh Rattan (MBE). Now it seems a new dawn has begun for what once was an ailing group!

Over 60 watches were represented on the night and due to surplus funds in our accounts, we rewarded NH Watches with a box of white paper each, as a gift towards the printing of their regular newsletters.

Co-ordinators were thanked for their efforts and were advised that tangible evidence existed correlating a reduction in crime with the presence of a local NHW. Guest speakers included Phil Walby form the Redbridge ASBO team who advised people of the service and how it could benefit them. Surprisingly few watches new of their existence..? Wilson invited Mr Walby realising few people in the borough new of their existence. He also invited Dave Quinton from the MET Police and Redbridge Council endorsed "Buy with Confidence" scheme. Mr Quinton talked about his website http://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/ that provided Redbridge residents with an opportunity to select contracor's that have been vetted in a stringent process that involves obtaining references, accreditation checks and Criminal Record Bureau checks. He also talked about the "Consumer Advice" and Trading standards service. Both these speakers stayed to answer questions and were thanked for their contribution by visitors.

After its official launch in August 2007 no real progress has been made with the group. Now it would seem, they finally have the support of all the watches. A funding application to the Home office has been submitted and the RNWA hope to receive confirmation that they have secured close to £10,000 for a boroughwide "No to Bogus callers" Campaign and a budget for marketing. If successful we will be the only borough within our neighbours to have success with these Grant scheme. The funding application was produced by Lisa Cherry and Wilson conjunctively.

This is clear evidence of our committment to our local community and is part of our sustainable development philosphy and paradigm.

From left to right Lisa Cherry Borough Watch Commander, 3 NHW Co-ordinators, Harmegh Rattan MBE (Honorary President), Phil Walby Redbridge ASBO Officer, Dave Quinton (Buy with Confidence), Alex Bailey (secretary RNWA), Isla Martin (Joint Treasurer RNWA), Simon Hampshire (Joint Treasurer RNWA), Wilson Chowdhry Chairman RNWA)

There was some fun and games at the end of the evening!