The guarding contractor Amulet has won Security Project of the Year at the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2024. It is the second consecutive year that Amulet has won this award, after its win last year for its work with ZSL London Zoo.
This year’s award was for the partnership between Amulet and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). The work on public transport through the Bee Network initiative, which saw buses brought back under local control, was featured in the August edition of Professional Security Magazine.
The project involved recruiting and deploying TravelSafe Support and Enforcement Officers (TSEOs) to patrol bus routes across Greater Manchester. The TSEOs play a role in tackling anti-social behaviour, deterring fare evasion, and addressing safeguarding concerns. Their training, which includes conflict resolution and support for vulnerable individuals, ensures they meet the challenges of public transport security, the security firm says. Within the first 100 days of operation, the TSEOs had already attended nearly 1,000 incidents, showing their significant impact on passenger safety and public confidence, the firm adds.
The Bee Network project aligns with Greater Manchester’s broader goals of enhancing public transport safety and accessibility while reducing crime. After the initial success, the initiative has expanded, doubling the number of TSEOs to ensure greater coverage and impact.
Kieran Mackie, managing director at Amulet, said: “Winning this award is a proud moment for Amulet and highlights the importance of innovative and empathetic approaches to public safety. Our partnership with TfGM has shown how collaborative efforts and well-trained officers can make a real difference in communities. We remain committed to providing transformative security solutions that help our customers thrive.”
For the winners in full from the Monday night ceremony on London’s Park Lane visit https://www.securityandfireawards.com/winners-2024.
About the firm
In August 2023, Amulet became an Employee Ownership Trust through its parent company Churchill Group. Visit www.amulet.co.uk.
Active bystanders
Meanwhile the Greater Manchester TravelSafe Partnership that aims to help passengers recognise the signs of harassment or unwanted sexual attention recently launched an ‘active bystanders’ poster campaign, appearing on buses, trams, trains and at stops and stations.
