August 19, 2020

COVID-19 and security industry

The tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound effect on the lives of millions of people around the world. The threat of the disease and increasing casualties are destabilising our communities and forces us to quickly adopt different ways of connecting with each other and working. During this ...

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June 14, 2016

Changes to SIA licensing services

One of the main duties of the SIA is the compulsory licensing of individuals working in specific sectors of the private security industry. If currently, SIA accepts paper or phone applications, a new licensing system will be introduced in July 2016. Under the new system all licence applications (including renewals) ...

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May 11, 2015

Security and disabled people

In an ideal world, security staff would only follow instructions and act in a suitable way relying on appropriate training. However, in the real world, they need to use their own judgement, as there are often situations that come out of the patterns explained in trainings. One of the most ...

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March 17, 2015

Are security staffs legally obliged to give their SIA number on request?

One of the main duties of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the compulsory licensing of individuals working in specific sectors of the private security industry. Once granted a licence by the SIA, the holder must wear the badge so that it can be seen by members of the public. ...

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October 23, 2014

SFS in top 25

Security Industry Authority (SIA) was initiated in April 2003, to regulate people and companies working in security industry. At present, individuals working in security must hold a licence issued by SIA, but companies do not require a licence to operate in this industry. Business licensing is expected to come into ...

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