The Brewery Security Team were given recognition for the second year in a row
The group won the ‘Best Team in London’ award in the regional rounds of this years British Security Awards.
The team were put forward for recognition by MAN Commercial Protection after the team received praise for their handling of exceptional and traumatic events, including suicides, armed robbery attempts, anti-social behaviour, and assaults over the past 12 months.
Over 50 officers and teams from across the UK were recognised at the awards for their work over the last year, after a record number of entries.
The 14 officers who make up the Brewery Security team are now finalists in the nationals.
Stuart Wilson, Centre Manager at The Brewery Shopping Centre, explained, “Nearly every member of the team has had to deal with a suicidal member of the public including a very aggressive repeat visitor. They have done so with compassion, professionalism, and bravery.
“Their actions have also supported a vulnerable female to be re-homed in more secure accommodation to stop repeatedly returning to site and threatening suicide.
“They have recently supported the police investigations to identify suspects in a stabbing, have dealt with 2 firearms offences and have had to deal with a death.
“All of these things are way over and above their expected duty, yet they keep managing to deal with every single situation put in front of them as individuals but most importantly as a team.”
On hearing the regional winners announcement, Stuart added, “Absolutely fantastic news – what an achievement not once but 2 years in a row.
“We all know they’re a very deserving team, but it’s good to see them getting recognition at this level.”
Regional winners will go head-to-head to be named national champions at the British Security Awards 2022, which will be held on 21st June at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
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