The SIA has launched its new online e-Renewals service for security companies.

The service allows security businesses to renew Security Industry Authority licences, or apply for additional licences, on behalf of their staff. This will simplify the licence application process and help companies to ensure that their employees remain licensed.

For more details visit the SIA website

We can expect little to change in terms of SIA licensing much before the end of the year. There is still a great deal of work to be done behind the scenes before everything is finalised.  At present we are heading for a two teir system, as some of the key proposals require new legislation. Needless to say without these changes the new regieme will continue to lack any real teeth. This will undoubtedly lead to confusion and the opportunity for sharp practice to continue within the industry. Read More>>