February 27, 2014

The importance of a comprehensive in-house training

While SIA was seen as the external force that could fix the industry’s problems, there are situations where security workers hesitate, despite of the initial training undertaken. Most of the experienced door supervisors, close protection officers or security guards have learned their job from support provided by their senior colleagues ...

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January 16, 2014

New challenges for security industry = new opportunities for us

The private security industry is a continuous evolving industry in the UK and changes have always been challenging. The organization responsible for regulating the private security industry (SIA) has been issuing from April 2005 individual mandatory licenses lasting for 3 years to anyone who wants a security job. From 7 ...

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January 16, 2014

Important info for SIA license renewal

In 2010, SIA has changed the training needed to obtain the SIA license, by upgrading it with extra-modules (Physical Intervention and First Aid). This course is now a mandatory requirement for all Door Supervisors in the UK.  It is one day training, called “Up-Skilling for Door Supervisors”, containing two units ...

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October 23, 2013

SFS – Now officially in the top half of ACS security companies

We proudly announce that on 1st October 2013, SIA has awarded our company ACS status for the 5th consecutive year The Approved Contractor Scheme encompasses all aspects of a business operation: how well an organisation is managed, how effectively it services its customers and how well it treats its employees. This ...

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