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This guidance sets out how to make a protected disclosure to the Security Industry Authority, and what we will do with the disclosures we receive.
From Tuesday 1 April 2025, door supervisors and security guards must undertake refresher training to renew their licence.
The SIA carried out national unannounced inspections on 21 June, identifying unlicensed operatives, a counterfeit licence and licence condition breaches.
Answers to the questions most commonly asked by licence applicants and licence holders about the change to the licence fee.
Find out how SIA licensing applies to someone using a bodycam or headcam.
A recent SIA-led joint operation investigating unlicensed door staff in Brighton led to three arrests.
The SIA does not support or agree with licence holders who take the law into their own hands.
How to know whether the operatives you deploy are employed or self-employed, and what this means for tax and national insurance.
Plan of the organisational structure of the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
Understand the definition of ‘director’ so you know if you need to apply for a licence.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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