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What you must do if you use overseas suppliers to deliver services in the UK.
When planning an event, make sure any security services you buy are compliant with the law.
Information you need if you want to offer an ACS passport scheme.
This guide explains whether someone who does Fire Watch / Waking Watch roles needs a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.
In 2019 we ran a national campaign to promote safer workplaces for security staff. We encourage security operatives to report violence against them.
The SIA's stakeholder forum: what it is and who is in it.
In October 2021 we sent an email to all SIA front line licence holders, reminding them of the vital role they play in protecting members of the public.
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