Category: Legislation & Accreditation

Licensing and compliance aren’t just formalities in the world of private security, they’re what build trust, professionalism and peace of mind. They’re the backbone of an industry that protects your people, assets, property and your organisation’s reputation. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) oversees this vital work under the Private Security Industry Act 2001, making it a legal requirement for anyone working in security to hold a valid SIA licence.  That includes every security guard, door supervisor, CCTV operator and close […]

The Security Industry Authority has continued to play an important role for regulating the private security industry as per the Private Security Industry Act 2001. As an independent body they have been instrumental in reducing criminality, raise standards and recognise quality service across the United Kingdom but they quite simply have not achieved enough. Why was such a body set up in the first place, with two such differing tasks: to ensure compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities within […]