The Squad Group

05/12/2025

If you retired from policing and want recognised proof of service, this card provides it.
Blue Light Card accepts it.
It is trusted by retired officers across the UK.
A clean way to show your background when required.
https://www.the-squad.co.uk/idcard

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great product and idea that supports well deserving charities.
A great product and idea that supports well deserved charities. I now live in Canada having moved from the U.K. and retired ID's are common. I highly recommend The Squad.

04/12/2025

Officer safety is a moral duty and a financial one.

• Injury rates reduced by up to 40% when The GLOVE is integrated with their defensive tactics
• Around 95% success on first use
• Average time to “stop the fight” reported around 3 seconds

Shorter fights mean fewer injuries, fewer hospital trips, less post-incident medical clearance and lower litigation and compensation costs for departments.

The Squad is the exclusive UK and Ireland supplier for The GLOVE and is ready to work with forces, prisons and health settings that want measurable reductions in assaults and injuries.
www.the-squad.co.uk/glove

04/12/2025

Retired officers benefit from an ID that confirms service.
Blue Light Card accepts this as proof.
We check pension details and identity before issuing.
It keeps your service acknowledged without confusion.
https://www.the-squad.co.uk/idcard

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The service from The Squad has been excellent
The service from The Squad has been excellent. The products arrived promptly, are of good quality and the follow up communication has been really good. I would definitely recommend this company to family, friends and former colleagues.

03/12/2025

Custody and prisons face constant close-quarter conflict.
Corrections1 describes how The GLOVE helps officers reduce inmate violence quickly through low current stimulation to the skin, with a senior corrections leader saying, “If you want to change your facility, these gloves will do it.”

Key points for prisons and custody:
• Used in cell moves and transitions, where trips, falls and head injuries are common with other tools
• No darts, probes or projectiles, so no secondary injury from falls

If you are responsible for safer regimes in UK prisons or police custody, The Squad is ready to bring this technology to your site and your staff.
www.the-squad.co.uk/glove

03/12/2025

Why retired officers choose this ID card.
• Proof of service for Blue Light Card
• Straightforward verification
• Clear identification of past police service
It respects your years in uniform.
https://www.the-squad.co.uk/idcard

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with the service I received
Very happy with the service I received. I like the design and layout of the retired id card and it is a great memento to carry . Also with the added bonus of supporting charities and an acceptable form of id for the Blue Light card.

02/12/2025

Leaders ask for data, not hype.
Recent Police1 coverage reports The GLOVE is now used by more than 600 agencies in the United States, with a 95% first-grab success rate.

The same article highlights use both on the street and inside jails, with one chief reporting zero suspect injuries in his agency since adopting The GLOVE as part of their force options.

If you want to see what those numbers could look like for your assaults, restraints and sickness data, bring The GLOVE into your next officer safety conversation.
www.the-squad.co.uk/glove

02/12/2025

Retired officers lose their warrant card overnight.
This ID card fills the gap.
Blue Light Card accepts it as proof of service.
It gives you recognition when you need to show your background.
https://www.the-squad.co.uk/idcard

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The squad is an amazing group that…
The squad is an amazing group that supports serving and retired police officers. The retired officer I.D. card is an amazing idea, maybe they could also design a matching wallet for it?

01/12/2025

Schools and venues deal with safety risks every day. SaferWatch gives staff, students and attendees a fast way to report emergencies or suspicious activity in real time through their phone. It supports anonymous tips, live video, audio and accurate location.
If you run a school or venue and want stronger protection, learn more here.
https://www.the-squad.co.uk/saferwatchatthesquad

01/12/2025

An Officer safety solution not to ignore.
The GLOVE is a Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, worn as a glove and using CD3 technology, described in Police1 as a non-injury compliance tool for hands-on situations.

CD3 runs a low current over the skin, it does not pe*****te the body and does not burn skin, clothing, hair, metal or plastic, and is used as a “soft empty hand” force option by many agencies.

If you lead a UK police force or prison and want a hands-on option that reduces injury risk, book a live demo with The Squad.
www.the-squad.co.uk/glove

01/12/2025

Retired officers asked for clear proof of service.
The Retired Police Officer ID Card is accepted by Blue Light Card as proof of service.
You upload pension evidence. We verify.
A simple way to keep your history recognised.
https://www.the-squad.co.uk/idcard

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified
Excellent- all as promised
Excellent- all as promised. Thank you. Great organisation for emergency services and retired emergency services workers.

27/11/2025

Armed police were deployed to Reading College after a student was attacked. Officers arrested a suspect and confirmed the injuries were not life-threatening. Even so, the college faced a large police response, confusion on site and worried families waiting for updates.

This is what every school or college deals with in these moments. Rapid decisions. Limited information. High anxiety. Parents calling. Social media spreading photos before staff can respond.

Incidents like this show how fast a normal day becomes a crisis. Colleges need clear communication tools that support staff and police immediately. They need a way to keep parents informed without creating panic. They need a system that gives leaders control in the first minutes.

One UK school has already moved ahead as the first to trial SaferWatch with The Squad. They want real-time alerts, direct police integration and a safer way to manage critical incidents. They know their responsibility. They know the risks.

If you lead a school, college or training centre, now is the time to upgrade your safety plan. Technology should protect your staff and students, not slow them down.

Arrange your SaferWatch demonstration at www.the-squad.co.uk/saferwatchatthesquad

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/06/reading-college-boy-injured-assault-armed-police

SaferWatch is a next-generation threat detection and emergency response platform, now launched in the UK through our exclusive partnership with The Squad. Specifically designed for complex public venues, stadiums, and commercial environments, SaferWatch helps organisations meet the obligations of Ma...

26/11/2025

Schools are entering lockdown far more often than most people realise. Schools Week identified one hundred and seventeen lockdown incidents since last January. Almost one hundred thousand pupils were affected. Armed intruders. Nearby shootings. Weapon sightings. Malicious threats. Intruders on site. Even seagull attacks triggered full lockdowns.

Leaders warned that communication during these incidents is a difficult balance. Too much detail increases risk. Too little detail creates panic. One school faced over one hundred parents breaking through gates after a nine-minute lockdown. Staff and pupils required support for trauma.

Many schools still do not have formal lockdown procedures. Some rely on non-statutory guidance. Some have no system at all. Yet new legislation under Martyn’s Law will require schools to have effective evacuation and lockdown procedures. Failure to prepare will carry consequences.

This is why one UK school has become the first to trial SaferWatch from The Squad. They want real-time alerts in emergencies. They want direct links with police. They want faster decisions and reliable communication when seconds matter. It shows the level of importance being placed on protecting children.

SaferWatch gives schools the ability to respond fast. Lockdown. Evacuation. Silent alerts. Staff location information. Direct communication with local police. It supports clarity and control when the situation is unclear.

If you run a school, college or venue, the risks outlined in this article are your reality. You need a reliable system that strengthens your response and reduces confusion.

Book a demonstration at www.the-squad.co.uk/saferwatchatthesquad
contact@the-squad.co.uk

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/lockdown-the-schools-forced-to-take-emergency-measures/

Union calls for 'comprehensive' guidance as leaders warn of communications difficulties during incidents