Oceana, Kingston-upon-Thames

"We use All Areas Security for our door supervision at Oceana because --in a nutshell--they know what they're doing and they do it well. Each door supervisor is polite, fair and responsible and works well in a tightly-managed team, but will show individual initiative when it's called for.I've known Michael Whyte for ten years now and there's no one else I would trust with our security and no one else I'd use. He has never let us down and I know we can rely on him and his team." Steve Fleury, Manager

Metropolitan Police

Michael Whyte has received a number of letters of appreciation from senior officers of the Metropolitan Police:On two separate occasions that I am aware of Mr Whyte and his colleagues have come to the aid of Police Officers whilst they were dealing with violent confrontational issues. These are examples of the partnership approach and co-operation that exists between our professions. Inspector

 A crowd of about a hundred then began to surge across the road, shouting and encouraging the three males. Other police units were requested. At this stage Mr Whyte and four of his security team came out of the club and lined up across the road to keep the crowd at bay from the police officers who were trying to effect the arrests.The door supervisors were very effective at keeping the crowd back and remained in position for a number of minutes pending the arrival of other police units. I believe this incident is worthy of note, and recognition should be given to Michael Whyte and his team. Sergeant

 The man repeatedly hit X who eventually fell to the floor whereupon the man started to kick him. Michael Whyte took rapid action by intervening. He restrained the assailant and managed to take him into the club until police arrived. He ensured that an ambulance was called and X was taken to Kingston Hospital where he received surgery for a severed artery to the back of the head. Superintendent

Members of the Public

Michael Whyte has received a number of letters of appreciation from members of the public:

" Michael got me to a safe place, calmed me down and gave me a glass of water as I was shaken up by the incident. He looked after me in every way possible as well as dealing with the chaos of the fight. I would like to say that he managed and controlled the situation extremely well and cared about the welfare of the customer. I am very grateful you have that high quality standard of customer care at your Night Club and would like to thank him as I didn't get the opportunity on the night."