On the day before they come into force, Michelle Russell, Acting Chief Executive of the SIA (Security Industry Authority), marks the introduction of the changes to training for SIA licence applicants and licence holders. The statement confirms the changes, the context behind their introduction and their importance in public protection.
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Detailed guide: Check if you need an SIA licence to work at an event
Find out how SIA licensing applies to event staff.
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Guidance: Security at events
When planning an event, make sure that your security operatives are complying with the law.
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Transparency data: SIA online services: accessibility statements
Accessibility statements for the SIA’s licensing site and its other online services.
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Press release: Security boss fined after failing to check operative’s licence
The director of a security firm has been fined at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to supplying unlicensed security staff.
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Corporate report: SIA Board meeting, 28 January 2021
Read the minutes of the SIA Board meeting held on 28 January 2021.
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Transparency data: SIA: gender pay gap analysis 2019 to 2020
Report on the difference in employees’ average earnings from April 2019 to March 2020.
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Press release: Taunton company director sentenced for providing unlicensed security
A Somerset man has been handed a suspended jail sentence after he provided unlicensed security to a party attended by 400 under 18-year-olds.
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Press release: Three directors prosecuted at Thames Magistrates’ Court for failing to provide information to the SIA
Three London security company directors have been fined and been given a criminal record.
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