Security Industry Authority (SIA) officers were conducting checks in Kingswood on 7 October 2023 when they found Mohammad Nazar working at a nightclub.<\/p>\n
Mr Nazar was deployed by Titan Security Services 24\/7 Ltd. The SIA had suspended his licence in February 2023.<\/p>\n
Following further investigation, the SIA prosecuted Titan Security Services 24\/7 Ltd, and its directors, for deploying Mr Nazar without a licence. Mr Aaron Williams and Mr Ashley Fido claimed that they did not realise online licence checks existed, despite being in the security industry for 20 years.<\/p>\n
Mr Nazar, Mr Williams, and Mr Fido all entered guilty pleas at Bristol Magistrates\u2019 Court on 8 July 2024.<\/p>\n
Nicola Bolton, Criminal Investigation Manager at the SIA, said:<\/p>\n
\nOur robust licensing system is there for a reason: to protect the public. Door supervisors play a vital role keeping people safe and are specially trained to respond to dangerous situations and safely de-escalate conflict. When security companies and individuals flout these regulations, they put people at risk.<\/em><\/p>\n
These convictions show that we are always vigilant for those disregarding these important regulations. We conduct regular checks to make sure anyone flouting the rules will be punished.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Mr Williams, Mr Fido, and Titan Security Services 24\/7 Ltd were all fined \u00a3753 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of \u00a3293 plus prosecution costs of \u00a3342, making a total to pay of \u00a31,388 each.<\/p>\n
The court imposed a Community Order on Mr Nazar for a period of 12 months with a requirement of 40 hours unpaid work. It additionally ordered \u00a3400 to be paid towards prosecution costs, plus a victim surcharge of \u00a3114.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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