Entries by Dave Thomas

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SIA licensed security officers opportunities

GSTS are now recruiting SIA licensed security officers for an immediate start. We are looking for driven individuals to join our team of experienced officers in carrying out their duties in a smart and professional manner. For more information email or call our freephone: 0800 389 0661.

Barcelona, united we stand

Following the terrible incident in Barcelona, GSTS sends its condolences to the relatives and friends of those who tragically lost their lives. We also salute the selfless courage and professionalism of the police and emergency services.

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GSTS partner with Countrywide

GSTS are proud to be partnered with Countrywide to provide front of house and security services at Cargo Building, a contemporary new development of 324 apartments and retail outlets in Liverpool’s trendy Baltic Triangle quarter. GSTS provide top quality front of house and concierge services for discerning clientele at residential and office premises throughout the […]

Our CEO outlines the GSTS approach

Our CEO Dave Potts gives his views on how all contracts should be developed and maintained. I am a firm believer that too many national security companies take clients for granted. It is well known in the industry that there is express interest at the very start of the contract and then for whatever reason the provider tends to dip in the middle […]

Who tests your emergency plans?

A service for all our clients – putting your plans in expert hands GSTS is offering the opportunity to test existing emergency and contingency plans, or to develop new plans which expose staff to emergencies in a controlled, safe environment that will benefit the organisation concerned, the staff who need the skills to respond to an emergency […]

Public safety – effective venue security

Dave Potts gives us his views on how the private security industry should be at the forefront of venue security In the last two years, there have been several terrorist attacks at public venues in Europe. These venues such as football stadiums have large transient populations and controlling the flow of people into and around and out of them is critically important to […]

The GSTS approach to major construction projects

After the uncertainties of last year’s Brexit vote, experts acknowledge that the UK construction sector is about to enter a boom period. Operations Director Ged Cooke, who has managed security on some of the biggest construction projects in the UK gives us an insight into the GSTS approach to these assignments. At GSTS we can […]

GSTS featured in Insider Magazine

Security provider appoints new Senior Management team Liverpool-headquartered security provider GSTS has appointed a new chief executive and managing director to support its growth ambitions. The company, which protects people and assets in global flashpoints as well as throughout the UK, has appointed Dave Potts as chief executive. Potts has worked as a security adviser to […]

The solution to solutions?

In the early 1980’s as a young Police Constable, I witnessed the explosion of heroin addiction that changed the way that crimes had been perpetrated for centuries. Up until then, most criminals had an aspect of aspiration in the way they committed thefts or burglary. Items were stolen mostly for the exchange of hard cash […]

Explosive detection dogs | North West

Our Operations Director Ged Cooke gives an insight into the increasing use of detection dogs: In the current security climate the use of explosive detection dogs or sniffer dogs is becoming increasingly more in demand from many industry sectors.  The benefits of utilising sniffer dogs, sometimes referred to as ‘bomb dogs’ to increase the protection of your staff and premises […]