March 27, 2017

The UK threat level has been severe for some time and this level will not change. The level of threat is complex and ranges from lone actors intent on carrying out crude attacks to sophisticated networks pursuing ambitious and coordinated plots; As always, we advise the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious […]

March 22, 2017

Following a re-tender process, with effect from the 1st April 2017 and subject to contracts being signed, the SIA external assessment bodies are due to change. The following assessing bodies have been awarded contracts to deliver Standard route assessment services on behalf of the SIA: CCAS, NSI, ISOQAR and SSAIB.  The Passport route assessment on […]

March 13, 2017

On Tuesday 7 March, Christopher David Price was found guilty of working without a licence at Cardiff and Vale Magistrates Court. He also plead to being in possession of a false document (purported to be an SIA Licence). In June 2016, a Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigations officer, accompanied by the Police, checked venues including […]

With effect from 1st March 2017, the Security Industry Authority published an updated Self-Assessment Workbook and associated guidance documents in respect of The Approved Contractor Scheme. The purpose of the updated documents is due to the continual improvement required to retain Approved Contractor Scheme status and clarification of some points covered by the standard. Several […]