Entries by Dave Thomas

Traffic Marshall (Banksman) course | North West

This training course will instruct delegates in the best practice techniques used in reversing manoeuvres. The course will include: Identification of dangers on site; vehicle and banksman positioning for maximum safety; Demonstration and use of the correct HSE and Road Transport Industry Board code of signals; Practise with rigid and articulated vehicles. After the course […]

A tale of two bin wagons

I joined Merseyside Police in April 1980, and was posted to Marsh Lane, Bootle. They gave us blue shirts and you had to buy your own handcuffs. It was undoubtably the best time of my life. I got to know the Sefton area extremely well. After all those years, It is with some pride that […]

Decision Making Courses | North West

Every member of an organisation has to make numerous decisions each and every day. It is estimated that only 1% of managers receive any training in this vital function. Getting the decision wrong can have a serious impact both in terms of lost opportunity or exposure to harm or risk. Implementing a structured approach to […]

Stalking Awareness Week training courses | North West

As a Detective Constable in Merseyside Police in 1986, I remember very well the case of 25 year old estate agent Suzy Lamplugh who vanished on a routine showing of a house to a client in Fulham. Following her disappearance forces around the country spent considerable time and resources on giving women information on personal […]

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GSTS are proud sponsors of MD Productions

GSTS are extremely proud to announce a partnership deal and ongoing sponsorship of Liverpool based MD Productions. Founded in 2001 by Miguel Doforo. MD Productions have been at the forefront of unique and ground-breaking training and community initiatives focussing on encouraging and inspiring young people through creativity. A three strand company MD, have developed a […]

Ground-breaking Patrol Courses | North West

GSTS CEO Dave Potts, went to JD Sports Distribution Centre, in Rochdale on Monday 19th March, to hand certificates to security staff who had passed the recent Level 1 Specialist Patrol Course. He is pictured with officers, Catriona and John. GSTS specialist trainers, who hold senior police command experience, have developed this course in Behavioural […]

We’re making a splash at MIPIM

GSTS is pleased to be attending the world’s premier property event at MIPIM Cannes, France, Tuesday 13th March until Friday 16th March. Established in 1990, MIPIM gathers the most influential international property players from the office, residential, retail, healthcare, sport, logistics and industrial sectors over four days of networking, learning and transaction. During the event, GSTS CEO […]

Supporting our client and helping the homeless

GSTS showing our commitment to our client and our officers. On Thursday night, the GSTS management team joined our officers patrolling three of our clients car parks in Liverpool city centre. Ensuring a safe and secure environment for our clients customers through the prevention and detection of car crime is our main priority but there […]

Changing the face of security services in Liverpool

GSTS owner Dave Potts, was recently interviewed by the Mayoral 100 Club in Liverpool about rewriting the narrative of security in Liverpool. He spoke about his vision for the business, the industry and the city. After 15 years in the police force and 23 years in private security, Dave Potts doesn’t just want to be […]

In good company at the Mayoral 100 Club

On Thursday 16th November, we attended the Mayoral 100 Club at Fazenda, hosted by Culture Liverpool’s Alissa Koopal. Our Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Stuart St. V. Fitzgerald, addressed a delegation of local business leaders about what it means to be able to connect with them through the Mayoral 100 Club. The benefits of being […]