TSG, the Sussex-based service designed to support private security teams, has hit back at suggestions of opportunism post-Bataclan. David Boswell, managing director of TSG, spoke to the Talking Events podcast, explaining his open reference to the tragic events in Paris last year and the benefits of a multi-agency response from the live events industry. Industry commentator Nic Howden – a guest on the same episode – said the accusations of ‘shameless opportunism’ were ‘crazy’, describing the online comments made in response to the original article as ‘incredibly naïve’. Boswell went on to explain his company’s make-up and mission statement, to use proven police expertise and experience alongside incumbent security teams to reassure the public and keep them safe. Special Police Services (SPS) have been the subject of ongoing debate within the industry for several years, and during the interview Boswell also gave his thoughts about whether customers would feel as safe with private contractors as they would with actual Police Officers. The full interview with David Boswell features in the latest episode of Talking Events. It includes a detailed explanation of how this new tier of security works alongside other agencies and the management of a site in a multi-agency setting.

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