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A Manchester man has been sentenced after using a fake passport in an attempt to obtain a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence and get work as a security operative.
Understand the definition of ‘director’ so you know if you need to apply for a licence.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) and HMRC carried out joint operations in London, Bradford and Glasgow last week to ensure that security staff were employed legitimately and treated fairly.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has used the Proceeds of Crime Act to seize over £44,500 after financial investigation revealed previously unknown assets.
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for our spending over £25,000 in July 2024.
Sub-contracting and use of labour are common practices in private security. Know the difference and understand who is responsible for checking SIA licences.
The SIA is seeking to change the way we approve businesses. We want to ensure that public protection is at the heart of the process.
A man found in possession of 2 forged SIA licences has pleaded guilty to fraud and been ordered to pay £2,600 in fines and costs.
Our Welsh language scheme explains how the SIA provides its services in Welsh.
Information about funding we have awarded to registered charities and community interest companies in the UK through the SIA grant for good causes.
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