SIA Licence

Blackpool bouncer had no licence

Posted on 07. Mar, 2010 by admin.

A MAN illegally worked as a door security officer at Gaiety’s bar on Blackpool Promenade.
Raphael Nakpoberuo, 29, of Central Drive, Blackpool, admitted having no door supervisor’s licence.
He was given a 12 month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £125 costs by Blackpool magistrates.
Victoria Cartmell, prosecuting for Blackpool Council, said the defendant’s licence was revoked in [...]

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SIA Training Courses

Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by admin.

Do you want to work as a Security Guard, Door Supervisor, CCTV Operator or Vehicle Immobiliser?

Then Get SIA Training Now!!

For some time now it has been a legal requirement for anyone working in the United Kingdom security industry to have the necessary training and qualification, accredited by the Security Industry Authority. To practise in the industry without a valid SIA Licence is a criminal offence, and can mean punishments from fines to prison sentences. If you would like to work legally as a SIA Licensed Security Guard, Door Supervisor, CCTV Operator, Vehicle Immobiliser or SIA Trainer, we can guide you in the right direction and provide you the best SIA training!

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Sabrewatch Guilty in Successful SIA Prosecution

Posted on 27. Feb, 2010 by admin.

After a series of court hearings, the SIA has obtained guilty verdicts against security company Sabrewatch Limited and its directors for supplying unlicensed security guards.
The result comes after a lengthy court process concerning offences committed at the time licensing of the manned guarding sector came into force – confirming that the SIA has both the [...]

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Police fury as drive against Paul Ferris collapses in chaos

Posted on 27. Feb, 2010 by admin.

A BID to shut down a £4million security firm branded a front for mobster Paul Ferris was in tatters last night.

The firm’s boss, who police claimed is a puppet of Ferris, is to get his licence back after a climbdown by security industry watchdogs.

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SIA finds high compliance among door staff

Posted on 13. May, 2009 by admin.

By law, all door staff must hold a frontline SIA licence and display this while working. If they are employed directly by a venue as staff member, rather than through a contractor, the manager must hold a non-frontline licence.
18 licensed premises were visited by the SIA, Humberside Police and North Lincolnshire Council as part of [...]

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Get Licensed

Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by admin.

Get Security Industry Authority Licensed
If you want to work in any aspect of the security industry then the first thing to do is to get licensed. A Security Industry Authority Licence (SIA). As you can probably imagine, there is an increasing need for Security Industry Authority Licensed Workers throughout the UK and worldwide. There [...]

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Licensing – How do I become an SIA Professional?

Posted on 26. Mar, 2009 by admin.

Since the The Security Industry Act 2001,it is compulsory for all those who work in the security industry to undergo SIA Security Licence Training and possess a current, valid SIA licence.
There are numerous SIA Licensing Companies out there that will be able to train you to the required standard. This Website can direct you to [...]

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