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On 6 March His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Kent Police and the SIA conducted a joint night‑time economy operation that took place in Canterbury.
The SIA has today (5 November 2025) launched a major strategic review of the qualifications and linked training required to apply for an SIA licence.
An Easton man with multiple aliases was prosecuted at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on 15 June 2023.
A door supervisor who continued to work after his SIA licence expired, and the boss of the company who deployed him, have been convicted of multiple offences.
The Security Industry Authority is paying tribute to those in the private security industry who go above and beyond for public safety.
Complete this form if you are a business and you wish to pay licence application fees by Direct Debit.
How to contact the SIA's press office.
Sub-contracting and use of labour are common practices in private security. Know the difference and understand who is responsible for checking SIA licences.
Read the minutes of the SIA Board meeting held on 8 May 2025.
These documents establish how the Board that governs the Security Industry Authority will conduct its business.
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