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SIA chairs discussion on way forward for new regulatory regime The SIA has been asked by ministers to work with the private security industry and key stakeholders to lead the phased transition to the new regulatory regime announced by Government....More on this
Security guard brothers guilty of working without SIA licences Two brothers pleaded guilty to working as security guards without holding the required Security Industry Authority licence. George Michael Hannah, 57, of Alcock Avenue, Mansfield and Kevin Hannah, 52 of Shirland Drive, Mansfield, were each fined £150 and ordered to pay £100 towards costs during the hearing at Chesterfield Magistrates Court in Derbyshire on Wednesday... More on this
Close Protection network meeting The next Close Protection Network meeting will be held on Friday 5 November 2010 in London. Delegates working within close protection will have the opportunity to discuss and explore issues about the industry and regulation with others from the industry and with representatives from the SIA... More on this
SIA licences suspended over alleged training malpractice More than 200 licences have been suspended by the SIA following alleged malpractice at London-based training centre Tristar. The licence holders all had Door Supervision qualifications from Leyton-based centre Tristar. A specified qualification must be passed before the SIA licence can be applied for... More on this
SIA warns Northern Ireland security directors Security Industry Authority investigators visited high-risk companies in Northern Ireland last week to warn them that they could face severe penalties if they deploy unlicensed security staff after the licensing enforcement date. Security managers and directors were asked to read and sign a compliance notice during the visits on Thursday [29 Oct]. This was to acknowledge that they understood the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001 and the consequences of non-compliance with the law, so that they cannot later claim ignorance over their legal obligations. More on this:
Security road show gets results The Security Industry Authority has hosted a series of successful road shows across Northern Ireland explaining new licensing arrangements for the private security industry. From December 2009 Northern Ireland will join Security Industry Authority (SIA) regulation, when it will be law for individuals working within designated sectors of the private security industry to have a Security Industry Authority licence. More on this:

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