ICTS NEWS

A MESSAGE FROM THE MD, ANDY KYNOCH

It’s incredible to think in the space of three months, between the last newsletter and this, that we were celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee in June, and mourning her passing this week. Whatever your views, there is no doubt that in troubled times we all turn to leaders for guidance and stability. Queen Elizabeth II provided exactly that with her unerring devotion to duty to not only this country but many others around the world during her 70-year reign. There has been no shortage of challenges in our world so far in 2022. Whether we look at the devasting global effects of war or the personal trials we face with the cost of living. It has long been said that ICTS is a family, not only in the UK and Ireland but across the Group, and I embrace those values associated with a close-knit family especially in times of worry, concern and anxiety for many of you. Please don’t forget that ICTS has an Employee Assistance Programme; a confidential programme that provides you and your family members with immediate help and support in managing whatever work or personal issues you are facing. Our goal is to continue to grow and develop our business here in the UK and Ireland, providing a stable platform with opportunities for our staff to develop their career paths. We have witnessed significant growths this year in Aviation, and I am excited to reveal that a new Division has been created within the UK dedicated solely to the expansion of our Data Centre client base. As such, we will continue to hire new staff throughout the winter of 2022 across our business.

Within these pages there are continued heartwarming stories of the teamwork and bond between our staff, from our Canine Division excelling at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, to Charity football matches and cycle rides. Lastly, but not least, ICTS UK and Ireland began 35 years ago at Gatwick Airport in 1987 where I first met Shaike Rozanski who laid the foundations along with others over the years to give us the ICTS we know today with its core family values. It was a privilege to be with Shaike on his 35th work anniversary. Thank you for everything you do, each and every day, for not only our clients but within our teams too.

As usual, I finish with, take care and stay safe.

Andy

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AWARDS & EVENTS

It was a pleasure to attend the British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards 2022 Gala Dinner on Friday 24 June. We were presented with a ‘Merit’ Award in recognition of ICTS UK’s commitment to keeping our workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2021 calendar year.

Congratulations to all the Award winners. We will continue to focus our efforts on the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.

Andy Kynoch, Managing Director - ICTS UK & Ireland said, “We are extremely proud of this award; Health and Safety are at the core of our operation. This award is a testament to our teams’ acute awareness of the importance of keeping our people safe, especially during the pandemic.”

The Gala Dinner, attended by colleagues from our Business Assurance, Corporate Security, Aviation Security and Marketing Departments/Divisions, took place on Friday 24 June in London. Ben Fogle, a British broadcaster, writer and adventurer, was in attendance to present the Award to ICTS.

INTERNATIONAL SAFETY AWARDS: ‘MERIT’ WINNER

ICTS was presented with an International Safety Merit Award for protecting its employees from the risk of injury and ill health at work.

The International Safety Award from the British Safety Council was in recognition of ICTS’ commitment to keeping its workers and workplaces healthy and safe during the 2021 calendar year.

Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, congratulated ICTS on its success in winning an International Safety Award 2022 with a Merit: “The British Safety Council applauds ICTS on its achievement. The award is in recognition of its commitment and hard work to keep its employees and workplaces free of injury and ill health.

“The vision of British Safety Council is that no-one should be injured or made ill through their work – anywhere in the world. Achieving this requires more than complying with legislation; it means people committed not only to health and safety but also more and more to workplace wellbeing and impelling others to follow suit.”

THE AVIATION RECEPTION AT THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

As a Silver Member of the Airport Operators Association (AOA), ICTS UK & Ireland was invited to attend the Aviation Reception in London. The event was hosted by Catherine McKinnell MP and took place on Tuesday 5 July 2022 on the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons. The Aviation Minister was invited to speak.

Andy Kynoch, our MD was in attendance. The event offered ICTS with a great opportunity to meet people from across the industry, government and media to discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead for aviation and tourism.

Photo above: Andy Kynoch (MD) with Maja Gedosev, the General Manager Europe at JetBlue Airways at The Aviation Reception in July. OUR COMMITMENT TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE RECOGNISED BY THE AWARD OF THE ECOVADIS SILVER MEDAL

ICTS (UK) has been re-awarded the EcoVadis silver medal for our sustainability management system, with particular focus on the following four themes: environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Our increased score of 64/100 puts us in the 88th percentile of companies assessed by EcoVadis. EcoVadis has grown to become the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 90,000+ rated companies. Andy Kynoch, Managing Director of ICTS UK & Ireland commented, “Our commitment to a fairer, greener and more sustainable future remains at the forefront of our business strategy. We are proud of our silver medal and we will continue to invest our efforts in steering our business and supporting our clients towards a brighter future.”

BUSINESS ASSURANCE

AIRSIDE SAFETY WEEK AT LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT

Road safety and personal wellbeing were core topics at London Heathrow Airport’s Airside Safety Week (27 – 30 June 2022). Our Aviation Security and Business Assurance Teams were in attendance together with members of the airport community and emergency services.

“Our Security Teams work in collaboration with a myriad of organisations at airports. Events such as the Airside Safety Week are vital for promoting health, safety and wellbeing awareness and collaboration between the various organisations. Thank you to London Heathrow Airport for organising such a successful event” said Jayne Thorpe-Negbi, Executive Director –Business Assurance, ICTS UK & Ireland.

LET’S ALL GET READY FOR THE WINTER MONTHS AHEAD

VACCINATION

On Monday 5 September 2022 the UK became the first country in the world to approve Moderna’s vaccine, which targets both the original strain of Covid and the Omicron variant. A Covid jab that targets both the original strain and Omicron was rolled out across England from 5 September as part of the autumn booster programme. Having a flu vaccination is vital to prevent a flu epidemic and putting increasing pressure on the NHS, workforces and the wider public. The flu vaccination season starts late September through to December. The flu season is typically from January to April. The best way to mitigate the risk against the flu virus is with a flu vaccination.

GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES

Good hygiene is crucial to good overall health and wellness because it helps lower the risk of disease, illness and medical conditions caused by the effects of poor hygiene. Good personal hygiene habits to keep the germs away: • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands when you cough or sneeze. • Put used tissues in the bin immediately. • Wash your hands after touching anyone who is sneezing, coughing or blowing their nose. • Wash your hands before preparing food, eating, or touching your eyes, nose or mouth. • Wash hands with soap and hot water, after going to the toilet. • Wash hands with soap and water often – use sanitizer gel if soap and water are not available. • Do not share things like towels, lipstick, or anything else that might be contaminated with respiratory germs • Wipe down keyboards, work surfaces, and other shared work equipment regularly.

BALANCING VENTILATION WITH KEEPING WARM

Providing adequate ventilation does not mean we have to make the workplace feel cold. There are simple steps we can take to make sure your workplace is adequately ventilated without being too cold: • Opening windows and doors partially can still provide acceptable ventilation while keeping the workplace comfortable. Opening higher-level windows will probably create fewer draughts. • If the area is cold, we could relax dress codes so people can wear extra layers and warmer clothing. • Natural ventilation can be used alongside heating systems to maintain a reasonable temperature in the workplace. Let’s all work together to keep everyone safe this winter. Thank you.

Business Assurance Department - September 2022

TRAINING

SITE VISITS AS PART OF AN INDUCTION PROGRAMME

Newly appointed staff members, Olu Olojo-Kosoko (H&S), Joanne Johnson (HR) and Andrea Bodnar (H&S) have spent time meeting colleagues and getting to know ICTS’ sites of operation. The photos below were taken at St. George’s University London and Ealing Hammersmith and West London College.

Photo (L-R): Dumitru Gornea, Olu Olojo-Kosoko (H&S), Cyril Hawken, Joanne Johnson (HR) and Andrea Bodnar (H&S) at St. George’s University London. AVIATION SECURITY MANAGER (ASM) COURSE

Congratulations to the new Aviation Security Managers who successfully passed the ASM course held at the Sheraton Hotel Heathrow Airport between 6 and 10 June 2022. The course was delivered by Sarina Reuben, ICTS UK & Ireland Aviation Training & Compliance Manager, who writes, “The aim of the course is to ensure that all Aviation Security Managers understand their role and responsibilities in ensuring that a security programme and its implementation meet all legal provisions and to ensure that Aviation Security Managers understand the legal framework of aviation security and the current threat, and are aware of the wider security issues. The new managers started their careers as security officers and progressed through the ranks with ICTS. I’d like to take this opportunity to wish them all the best with their new role.”

Photo (L-R): Ahjaz Shah (LHR), Gavin Hall (SOU), Naresh Banger (LHR), Adrian Mcintyre (LHR), Kamaljit Bahra (LHR), Paula Da Silva Caldeira (LHR), Paula Samgi (LHR), Amanpreet Khaira (LHR).

Photo: Dumitru Gornea, Olu Olojo-Kosoko (H&S), with members of our Security Team at Ealing Hammersmith and West London College.

AVIATION GROUND SECURITY SUPERVISOR (GSS) COURSE

Congratulations to the new Supervisors who successfully passed the GSS course held between 17 and 24 August 2022. The course was delivered by Sarina Reuben ICTS UK & Ireland Aviation Training & Compliance Manager, who writes, “The candidates worked very hard during the course, learning about the Role of the Supervisor in monitoring Aviation Security Regulatory Requirements, Incident Management, Compliance, Supervising staff, conflict management and security equipment testing and maintenance. Feedback from the candidates was very good and they expressed their excitement about taking on this new role.”

Certificates were presented to the new Supervisors by Manuel Pombo (Contract & Service Delivery Manager) and Sarina Reuben (ICTS UK & Ireland Aviation Training & Compliance Manager). FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE

“During the last quarter we had a variety of officers across the Corporate site of the business undergo First Aid Training. Congratulations to our new First Aiders at Powergate, the United Colleges Group, West London College, Epsom and St. Helier Hospitals, 80 Strand, Princes Court, and Business Assurance” wrote Chris Lean, Regional and Training Manager - Corporate Security.

Photo (L): Eli Negbi, Quality Manager, Business Assurance Dept. gets to grips with CPR.

Photo: Our team from the United Colleges Group.

Photo (L&R): Our team from Powergate.