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Security boss convicted for deploying staff with cloned licences

Security boss convicted for deploying staff with cloned licences

Friday, 06 December 2024

The boss of a security firm has been given a suspended sentence after he deployed door supervisors with cloned licences to venues across London....

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Ex boxer turned security boss convicted of obstructing regulator

Ex boxer turned security boss convicted of obstructing regulator

Monday, 02 December 2024

A former boxer from Bradford has been fined after he failed to respond to a Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigation into an unlicensed door su...

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Changes to the rules for SIA licence dispensation notices (LDNs)

Changes to the rules for SIA licence dispensation notices (LDNs)

Thursday, 21 November 2024

What the changes are, when they will happen, and how they affect SIA approved contractors....

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Security guard with fake licence jailed after stealing from hospital

Security guard with fake licence jailed after stealing from hospital

Friday, 15 November 2024

A man has been jailed for almost three years after he used a fake SIA licence to work at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and commit theft. ...

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Winter safety campaign reminds people ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’

Winter safety campaign reminds people ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’

Thursday, 14 November 2024

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched its new winter safety campaign, urging people to ‘Stay Safe, Tell Security’....

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Security boss and employee convicted for licensing breaches

Security boss and employee convicted for licensing breaches

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Two men working in security on Merseyside who breached Security Industry Authority (SIA) regulations have been handed community orders....

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Home Office seeks 2 new Security Industry Authority members

Home Office seeks 2 new Security Industry Authority members

Monday, 11 November 2024

Do you want to be part of an authority that helps to protect the public?...

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SIA leads nationwide blitz to disrupt criminal activity

SIA leads nationwide blitz to disrupt criminal activity

Friday, 08 November 2024

The SIA mounted a series of co-ordinated, surprise operations across England to tackle suspected licence fraud, labour exploitation and immigration of...

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Questions about Martyn's Law

Questions about Martyn's Law

Friday, 18 October 2024

Who to contact if you have questions about the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, better known as 'Martyn's Law'....

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Unlicensed door supervisor convicted after working at club

Unlicensed door supervisor convicted after working at club

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

A man has been given a suspended sentence for fraud after he used someone else’s SIA licence to work illegally at a venue in Newcastle. ...

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Convicted child sex offender worked illegally as security guard

Convicted child sex offender worked illegally as security guard

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

A man deemed a child sex offender has been given a suspended sentence after lying about his offences to work as a security guard in Cardiff....

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New mandatory refresher training available from today

New mandatory refresher training available from today

Tuesday, 01 October 2024

Door supervisors and security guards can enrol in safety-critical refresher training courses from today (1 October 2024) to help keep the public safe....

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SIA confirms refresher training will be required for some licence renewals

SIA confirms refresher training will be required for some licence renewals

Tuesday, 01 October 2024

From Tuesday 1 April 2025, door supervisors and security guards must undertake refresher training to renew their licence. ...

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SIA mounts nationwide operation to disrupt labour exploitation

SIA mounts nationwide operation to disrupt labour exploitation

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The SIA has carried out a surprise nationwide operation in conjunction with HMRC and Home Office Immigration Enforcement to tackle labour exploitation...

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Darlington security boss convicted of lying to the SIA

Darlington security boss convicted of lying to the SIA

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

A Darlington man has been found guilty of providing false information to the Security Industry Authority (SIA).  ...

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Martyn’s Law: Statement from the SIA

Martyn’s Law: Statement from the SIA

Thursday, 12 September 2024

The SIA welcomes proposals for new regulatory role. ...

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Door supervisor jailed for working with a fraudulent licence

Door supervisor jailed for working with a fraudulent licence

Thursday, 12 September 2024

A door supervisor using a fraudulent Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence was handed a 12 month prison sentence last week. ...

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Two Belfast men convicted for working without licences

Two Belfast men convicted for working without licences

Monday, 02 September 2024

Two men have been given fines after working unlicensed as door supervisors at a bar in Belfast....

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Leeds door supervisor fined for working without a licence

Leeds door supervisor fined for working without a licence

Friday, 23 August 2024

A door supervisor who worked at a bar in Garforth without a licence has been convicted at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.?...

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Security bosses fined after deploying unlicensed door supervisor

Security bosses fined after deploying unlicensed door supervisor

Thursday, 22 August 2024

The directors of a security company have been fined after a door supervisor was found working at a Bristol nightclub with a suspended licence....

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Security guard with fake licence prosecuted by SIA

Security guard with fake licence prosecuted by SIA

Thursday, 15 August 2024

A woman using a fake SIA licence to work as a security guard at a McDonald’s in East London has been convicted following an SIA investigation. ...

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Collaboration key to rooting out training malpractice

Collaboration key to rooting out training malpractice

Wednesday, 07 August 2024

The organisations responsible for approving training providers joined with Ofqual and the SIA to discuss tackling training malpractice and fraud....

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SIA encourages public to thank security on International Security Officers' Day

SIA encourages public to thank security on International Security Officers' Day

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

The UK’s private security industry regulator is encouraging everyone to show their appreciation to security operatives on International Security Offic...

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New measures to root out security training malpractice

New measures to root out security training malpractice

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

An update from Paul Fullwood, SIA Director of Inspections and Enforcement. Paul is leading the SIA's drive against training malpractice....

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SIA publishes business approval scheme consultation findings

SIA publishes business approval scheme consultation findings

Thursday, 11 July 2024

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has today (11 July) published the findings from its public consultation on the future of its business approval s...

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SIA releases videos for businesses, licence holders and applicants

SIA releases videos for businesses, licence holders and applicants

Friday, 21 June 2024

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has published new guidance videos for business users, licence holders and licence applicants....

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Heather Baily’s term as Chair of the SIA has been extended

Heather Baily’s term as Chair of the SIA has been extended

Friday, 24 May 2024

Heather Baily will continue in her role as Chair of the SIA for a further 2 years....

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Remembering the Manchester Arena attack

Remembering the Manchester Arena attack

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

A message from the Security Industry Authority, seven years on from the Manchester Arena attack....

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Man prosecuted for working unlicensed as a school security guard

Man prosecuted for working unlicensed as a school security guard

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

On 26 January 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted former door supervisor Steven Richardson for breaching the Private Security Indus...

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SIA grants £72,000 to 7 good causes across the UK

SIA grants £72,000 to 7 good causes across the UK

Monday, 29 April 2024

Today the SIA announced the award of £72,000 from its grant for good causes fund to 7 registered charities and community interest companies across the...

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