Apr 5, 2011 · We are the regulator of the UK’s private security industry. SIA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office.

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Oct 20, 2020 · What to do before you apply, and how to apply for a licence yourself or through your employer. This page describes what you must do to apply for any of these SIA licences: Applying for a licence...

We are the regulator of the UK's private security industry. We were established under the Private Security Industry Act 2001 to contribute to public protection by setting and improving standards...

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is the statutory organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the UK. Established as a non-departmental public body in 2003, the SIA reports to the Home Secretary under the terms …

Sep 6, 2024 · The Security Industry Authority (SIA) plays a vital role in ensuring that the UK’s private security industry operates safely, professionally, and in accordance with the law. As a government body, the SIA is responsible for regulating the security industry by issuing licenses to individuals who work in designated security roles.

We have over 400,000 SIA licensed operatives across the UK, so readers will understand why our inspections/operations are targeted & intelligence led based on threat, risk, and harm, that said there is a real willingness to increase our visibility, make our presence felt and engage better with all parts of private security industry.