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 Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject: UK's first Private Police Protection Racket |
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Private Security firm to patrol 60 times a day
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BBC South Today have reported tonight a security firm have been leafletting in one of Southampton's least deprived areas which has low crime rates to get the public to sign up to paying for a private security firm because they say it will provide "peace of mind". What about the areas with high crime rates.
The head of this security firm is apparently due in court in two months for impersonating a police officer. I wonder if he is too frightened to walk into an area with crime and high deprivation!
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/4515649.Hire_your_own__cops_/
| Quote: | PRIVATE security officers equipped with handcuffs and stab vests are coming to the streets of Southampton to protect residents from crime, the Daily Echo can reveal.
Residents are being urged to pay £3.15 per week or a one-off payment of £163.80 for protection from “dangerous, unpredictable criminals”.
But an MP and a senior councillor have accused the firm behind the scheme of “scaremongering” and warned residents not to part with their money.
It comes as the city council is expanding its own team of patrol officers, dubbed “stormtroopers” by one opposition councillor.
The Atraks service claims it will offer:
Dedicated patrols up to 60 times every 24 hours in every community that signs up.
Special patrols outside schools.
Escorts to accompany people to shops and banks.
Emergency response to alarms.
Dog handlers to disperse street gangs.
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http://www.hcps.org.uk/
| Quote: | Atraks is a professional first response service to crime and other unforeseen emergencies. We are completely independent from the local police and councils. All of our officers are licensed by the SIA (Security Industry Authority) and vetted by the criminal records bureau agency.
Atraks community patrol service is based and operates in the Southampton area. We offer dedicated visual uniformed presence within your community 7 days a week to monitor your family's safety and deter would be criminals. Our security patrol teams offer public reassurance, emergency first response and dedicated community patrols in residential and open spaces.
Atraks security responders are trained in control and restraint, handcuffing, conflict management, statement taking and 4 day first aid for your safety. Our teams of officers are equipped to deal with a wide variety of situations and are able to respond within minutes of your call. Atraks are able to undertake a vital roll within your community to ensure your family and community integrity is maintained from criminal threats and other unforeseen emergencies, whilst patrolling your street up to 60 times a day.
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