Adam Gilmore, the owner of AG Security, has been found guilty of providing false information to the Security Industry Authority (SIA). The conviction was handed down at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on September 10, 2024, following a trial that commenced on May 21, 2024.
The case stems from an investigation by the SIA into unlicensed door supervisors employed at a venue in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. As part of the investigation, Gilmore was asked to provide details about the door supervisors who were allegedly deployed to work at the venue.
SIA investigators found discrepancies in the information provided by Gilmore. Two individuals, listed as employees, were discovered to reside in a different part of the country and had never worked for either Mr. Gilmore or AG Security.
When questioned under caution, Gilmore claimed that the individuals had worked for him and that he had copies of their SIA licenses and identification. However, this statement was contradicted by the evidence gathered during the investigation.
Gilmore was found guilty of knowingly or recklessly providing false information, a criminal offence under regulatory guidelines. He was fined £180 and ordered to pay £650 in court costs, along with a victim surcharge of £72.
Mark Chapman, Criminal Investigations Manager at the SIA, commented on the case, stating, “Our primary role as the regulator for the private security sector is to protect the public. We do this by enforcing our licensing and compliance regime. This conviction demonstrates that we will actively pursue and prosecute security companies and individuals who adopt this approach.
The conviction serves as a reminder of the importance of compliance in the private security sector and reinforces the SIA’s commitment to upholding the safety and integrity of the industry.
