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Over 350 door supervisors inspected during ACPO ‘week of action’

27-Sep-2013 By Gurjit Degun

More than 350 door supervisors were inspected during the Association of Chief Police Officers’ (ACPO) ‘week of action’, according to the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Police week of action: Top tips on complying with licence conditions

02-Sep-2013 By Poppleston Allen

The Association of Chief Police Officers will be holding its annual ‘week of action’ from 16-22 September. A number of forces have confirmed they will be carrying out test purchasing, SIA checks and monitor compliance with licence conditions. Follow our...

SIA licence holders may have to retrain after investigation finds malpractice among trainers

08-Mar-2013 By Gurjit Degun

Publicans and door staff with a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence may have to retrain after an awarding body has withdrawn more than 1,000 certificates.

Security staff at London pubs checked as part of Metropolitan Police operation

17-Dec-2012 By Adam Pescod

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) found a small number of offences at pubs and clubs across London during the recent Metropolitan Police crackdown Operation Condor.

Pubs warned about rogue company offering free SIA licence, training and employment

03-Oct-2012

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has urged pubs to be aware of a company claiming to offer free door supervisor training, a free SIA door supervisor licence, and the offer of employment.

The cost of being a door supervisor

19-Sep-2012

In February 2010, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) decided to review the content of the syllabus for the qualification of SIA door personnel.

SIA cuts licence fees

09-Dec-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is reducing its charges to individuals and businesses from next month as part of its commitment to driving down costs.

Doorstaff face crackdown

07-Oct-2011

Door supervisors are being targeted in unannounced test operations as part of a clampdown on criminal activity and licence breaches across the UK.

SIA clarifies position on doorstaff licensing

03-Dec-2010 By Ewan Turney

The Security Industry Authority (SIA), which licences doorstaff, has written to all licence holders to clarify Government plans to phase the body out.

SIA to remain until after 2012 Olympics

01-Nov-2010 By James Wilmore

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is not expected to be dismantled until after the 2012 Olympics, according to the body's chief executive....

BII and Noctis bid to step into SIA void

21-Oct-2010 By James Wilmore

Two trade bodies are bidding to run a national doorstaff scheme, after major fears were raised over the scrapping of the Security Industry Authority...

Future of SIA thrown into doubt

24-Sep-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

The Home Office has confirmed that the future of the body responsible for licensing doortstaff is under threat. As part of the government's review...

Noctis warns over SIA scrapping

23-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney

Bar and club trade body Noctis has warned scrapping the Security Industry Authority could herald a return to the "dark old days".

SIA action plan underway

13-Feb-2009 By John Harrington

The action plan to make doorstaff regulator the Security Industry Authority (SIA) work more effectively is "well underway", the group says.

Nine out of 10 doormen licensed

28-Jan-2009 By John Harrington

Nine out of 10 pub doorstaff were found to be properly licensed during national inspections over Christmas and New Year. More than 400 door...

SIA given £17.4m Government bail-out

20-Oct-2008 By John Harrington

Doorstaff regulator the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has received £17.4m in extra public funding due to administration problems and "poor forecasting" of licensing demands.

SIA given £17.4m to plug financial hole

20-Oct-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

Doorstaff licensing body the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has been given an extra £17.4million of public money so it carry out its work. The...

Protection rackets still at large in trade

16-Oct-2008 By Tony Halstead

Police claim criminals still operate protection rackets at pubs and clubs, despite tough vetting and registration procedures of doormen introduced...

SBPA slams SIA delays

13-May-2008 By Ewan Turney

Scotland suffering repeat of the SIA licensing delay fiasco in England

SIA: 'We are still letting you down'

18-Apr-2008

Applicants for SIA licences are still facing delays in their renewal applications, the return of their documents and getting through to the SIA call...

SIA: we've not hit our targets

18-Apr-2008 By John Harrington

The SIA says progress has been made but delays still occur in processing licences for pub doorstaff

Doorstaff left to wait for SIA

14-Feb-2008

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has admitted having 'teething problems' with a new system designed to speed up its licence application...

7,000 illegal immigrant doorstaff stripped of licences

01-Feb-2008 By John Harrington

Home Office minister Vernon Coaker has confirmed that 7,000 security workers have had their licences revoked following the illegal immigrant scandal....

Coulson: Heavyhanded SIA passes buck again

17-Jan-2008

The history of the SIA is littered with errors, says MA's legal editor

Wakefield doorstaff found without SIA licences

11-Jul-2007

A number of doorstaff in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, have been issued with warnings after failing to display their Security Industry Authority (SIA)...

SBPA speaks out over door worker fee

26-Mar-2007

The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has responded "with dismay" to news the Scottish Executive has given the green light to a 30 per cent...

Door staff licence backlog has now been cleared says SIA

07-Dec-2006

The backlog in processing door staff licences is over and processing times are back to normal, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) has said. Trade...

Hundreds face prosecution as SIA ends 'discretion period'

20-Jul-2005

Licensees could find their new premises licence at risk if they fail to ensure they have Security Industry Authority (SIA) registered doorstaff. The...

Blears is blasted by security firms

31-Mar-2005

by John Harrington Security companies that have experienced major delays in receiving their new Security Industry Authority (SIA) licences have...

Door staff to blame for SIA delays'

17-Mar-2005 By Ewan Turney

Home Office minister Hazel Blears has backed the Security Industry Authority (SIA) in its war of words with the trade

Coming out fighting

10-Mar-2005

Daniel Pearce hears both sides of the arguments over SIA licensing.There were high hopes a month ago that the licensed trade could broker a peace...

Last-minute call for postponement of SIA scheme

10-Mar-2005

There are new calls this week for an eleventh-hour postponement of the doorstaff registration scheme, with the body in charge facing legal action...

Collins fears poaching' chaos

17-Feb-2005

A huge wave of doorstaff poaching is set to hit pubs and clubs if police decide to prosecute unlicensed doorstaff immediately after the Security...

SIA deadline approaches in North West

12-Nov-2004

Fears are growing over the lack of door staff signing up to the Security Industry Authority license in the North West.The deadline is now days away...

Door staff plan is

23-Sep-2004

postponed again by John Harrington The deadline for door staff in the south west to register for the new licensing scheme has been pushed back again....

Welsh fears over SIA licence

18-May-2004

A television documentary has highlighted fears that door staff will be reluctant to get the new Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.The S4C...

Door staff fight shy of new pilot scheme

25-Mar-2004

Licensees in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight face closing early because door staff in the area have been reluctant to sign up for the new Security...

Meacher resigns from SIA's chair

11-Dec-2003

by John Harrington Molly Meacher, chairwoman of the Security Industry Authority (SIA), who caused confusion last month when she misleadingly said...

Cash help towards training doorstaff

30-Oct-2003

by The PMA Team Doorstaff in England are to receive £102 each towards the cost of taking the new Security Industry Authority (SIA)-approved door...

SIA attacked by pub group

30-Jul-2003

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has failed to consult with the pub trade over plans to regulate door supervisors, says Andrew Nicholls,...