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17th April 2024 Issue no. 701
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Private security firm gets police powers in London
Victoria Coach station could be first of many as Brentwood looks to turn whole town over to bouncers.
Private security firms are to be granted powers traditionally held by London's police forces in a new government scheme starting in Victoria.
Ultimate Security Services have 15 guards ready for patrol duties at Victoria Coach Station, where, at first, they will have limited powers, such as the right to request names and addresses from criminal suspects and confiscate alcohol.
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