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Security Director flouts SIA regulatory guidance
09 April, 2013
A security director from Buckinghamshire has been convicted of using unlicensed operatives and banned from operating in the security industry
Company director fined for supplying unlicensed door staff
21 March, 2013
The SIA has successfully prosecuted a UK security company director for the illegal supply of door security staff in Wellingborough
Requirements increase on door supervisor qualification
05 February, 2013
The Security Industry Authority has stepped up the training requirements on UK door supervisors for them to obtain qualifications and licences
SIA swoop finds illegal CCTV operators
04 February, 2013
The UK's Security Industry Authority has recently conducted an operation to detect illegal CCTV businesses in the country
SIA runs audit on London nightlife security
14 December, 2012
Security operators in London were recently paid a visit by the Security Industry Authority searching for illegal operators
Consultations begin on changes to private security industry
21 November, 2012
The UK Government's Home Office is opening the debate on reforming regulations governing the private security industry with a public consultation
Changes made to Criminal Record Indicator on SIA website
30 October, 2012
Applicants for security licences gain improved interface for the SIA's criminal record indicator on the organisation's website
Vehicle Immobilisation Illegal From October 1st
01 October, 2012
Security Industry Authority licences for vehicle clampers are no longer valid as the practice has now been deemed illegal in England and Wales
SIA Conducts Licensing Raids in London
06 July, 2012
Door supervisors have been targeted in a recent raid on security operators involving 400 staff across London
Heavy Fine For Unlicensed Door Supervisor
28 May, 2012
The SIA has brought an unlicensed door supervisor to prosecution in Peterborough resulting in community service order and costs amounting to 7000 pounds
Wheel Clamping Ban To Take Effect From October
02 May, 2012
The Security Industry Authority provides details of vehicle immobilistion ban in England and Wales and the implications for licensed wheel clampers
SIA Licences Available For Telephone Renewal
27 March, 2012
The UK's Security Industry Authority is making a telephone service available for existing licence holders to renew their licences
SIA Targets Northwest CCTV Monitoring Sites
19 March, 2012
A Huddersfield security company director was found operating unlicensed CCTV monitoring company in SIA crack-down on illegal companies operating in the region
London SIA Operation Audited 190 Door Supervisors
07 March, 2012
The Security Industry Association joined London's police in an audit of door supervisors in the city's Boroughs
Nationwide SIA Compliance Audit Finds Few Breaches
02 March, 2012
The Security Industry Authority of the UK has conducted an audit throughout the country with high levels of compliance to licence requirements and conditions
Unlicensed Security Company Director Fined
16 February, 2012
The director of Romaguard security in the UK has been penalised in the courts for running security services without an SIA licence
Northern Ireland SIA Licensing Deemed Successful
27 January, 2012
SIA Chairman visits Belfast to report on success of licensing activities by the organisation in the region
Licence Fee Reduction At SIA
12 December, 2011
The UK's Security Industry Authority brings down annual licence fees for individuals and businesses
Unlicensed Operatives Brings Prosecution to Luton Company
31 October, 2011
Security guarding company in Luton fined for supplying guards without licences
Unlicensed UK Guarding Director Pays Heavy Penalty
03 October, 2011
Investigators at the Security Industry Authority secure conviction against London-based guarding operator for operating without licence
Derbyshire Security Company Convicted of Using Unlicensed Guards
06 September, 2011
Guarding company operator convicted after being found guilty of supplying unlicensed security operators in Derbyshire
Eviction Training Day For Door Supervisors
24 August, 2011
Safe escorting of people from premises is the subject of physical intervention training developed by the Security Industry Authority in the UK
Fraudulent Qualifications Stopped At London Training Centre
26 July, 2011
A security training company in East London has had approval withdrawn following investigation into malpractice and the issue of fraudulent qualifications
False Declarations Cost Security Directors £30,000
28 June, 2011
Courts convict two Swindon security directors for providing false statements to the SIA concerning the use of unlicensed security personnel
Guarding Authority Conducts Raids Across The UK
17 June, 2011
Checks on guarding operatives and CCTV operators across the UK demonstrated very high levels of compliance to SIA requirements with a small number of warnings issued
SIA Researches Regulatory Impact On Northern Ireland
27 May, 2011
The Security Industry Authority in the UK is requesting the submission of views on regulation impact on the security industry in Northern Ireland
SIA Performs Licence Raid In South-West UK
14 March, 2011
Security Industry Authority investigators have been inspecting security operations in the west of England from Reading to Bath with largely positive results
SIA Successfully Prosecutes Security Firm Director
14 March, 2011
A security company director from Hamilton has been fined for providing guarding services without a licence
ACS Passes Five Years Of Operation
08 March, 2011
The UK's Security Industry Association looks back on five years of the Approved Contractor Scheme and its current position within the industry
Further ACS Forums To Be Held In April in the UK
28 February, 2011
The Security Industry Authority is conducting further forums in the UK in April regarding the Approved Contractor Scheme
Training Malpractice Investigation Results In Training Company Closures
23 February, 2011
Following a large investigation four training providers in London have been closed down and hundreds of qualifications have been withdrawn by the Security Industry Authority
Grampian Security Company Fined For Using Unlicensed Guards
01 February, 2011
Company pleads guilty to employing five guards without SIA licences while operating in security functions
March Conference Scheduled For New UK Regulatory Regime
17 January, 2011
The Security Industry Authority is holding a conference in March to discuss the phased transition that will take place in the UK towards a new regulatory regime as announced last year by the Government of the country
London Audit Conducted By Security Industry Authority
16 December, 2010
The SIA has been auditing security operators in the capital to ensure licence compliance
CEO of the SIA Pens Letter Of Assurance To UK Private Security Industry
03 December, 2010
The Security Industry Authority of the UK is providing assurances to licence holders in the private security sector that industry regulations will continue
First Irish Licensing Year A Success
02 December, 2010
Over 9000 licences have been issued during the last year to security professionals in Ireland after licensing rules became applicable in the country
SIA Creates Facebook Profile For Private Security Industry In The UK
26 November, 2010
The Security Industry Authority has embraced social networking to keep its members and other industry players informed of the latest developments using Facebook and Twitter
SIA Takes Lead Role In Establishing New Regime For Security Regulation
04 November, 2010
A discussion on making progress for regulating the UK security industry has been chaired by the Security Industry Authority
Guards Fined For Operating Without Licences
22 October, 2010
SIA Investigation brings successful prosecution against brothers operating as security guards without an appropriate licence
Guilty Plea For Providing Unlicensed Guards
13 September, 2010
A guarding contractor has been convicted in the UK for money laundering offences and the provision of unlicensed security guards
Networking Meeting In London For Vehicle Immobilisers
01 September, 2010
London meeting for wheel clampers comes at a time when the industry is once again coming under the spotlight, representing a good opportunity for legitimate members of the industry to get together and discuss the future
Licence Suspension Results From Training Company Malpractice Investigation
23 August, 2010
The SIA has suspended over 200 door supervision licences in the UK after qualification awarding body Edexcel removes Tristar training company from accreditation list over allegations of malpractice
Network Meeting For Small Security Businesses
12 August, 2010
The SIA is holding a networking meeting for small businesses in London during October
Licensing Has Positive Impact on Security Industry But Concerns Remain over Abuse Towards Operators
10 August, 2010
A study by the UK's Security Industry Authority precipitates further requirements for research into levels of violence and abuse towards door supervisors
E-Fill On Line Licence Application Launched By The SIA
29 July, 2010
The UK's Security Industry Authority is now enabling licence applicants to fill in applications forms on-line
Door Supervisor Networking Meeting To Be Held In September
20 July, 2010
The SIA is inviting door supervisors to join them and others in the industry for a network meeting to discuss regulations and other issues
Financial Expert Joins SIA Board
16 July, 2010
The Security Industry Authority has taken on Home Office appointed financial experts to contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation
SIA Will Not Take The Option Of Single Generic Licence
14 July, 2010
Industry consultation period in the UK reveals low levels of support for a single generic licence card for security operators, a project which the Security Industry Authority is now withdrawing
98% Compliance During SIA Inspections
08 July, 2010
The Security Industry Authority has carried out licence inspection on security staff operating in Leeds, Bristol and Kingston upon Thames
Service Level Commitment Published By SIA
05 July, 2010
Commitments from the Security Industry Authority sets out standards for answering queries and processing applications
