Security Industry Authority

Official page for the Security Industry Authority (SIA). We regulate the private security industry in the UK. Follow us for industry guidance, news and updates.

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❗ If you see or hear about someone in the private security industry committing a crime or you are concerned, we want to know.

Please use our ‘Report a Crime or Concern’ web page on the link below or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

➡️ https://t.co/2WKum6NKXT

[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

Read the latest update on our progress from our Executive Director for Martyn's Law, Laura Gibb as she discusses our recent engagement across the UK and what organisations in scope can expect next.

➡️Read the full blog: https://t.co/EIp4DuQpdn

#MartynsLaw
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Are you preparing for Martyn's Law? Join our upcoming consultation webinars - next one today at 12:30pm!

Sign up here: https://t.co/0QvX5ZO7oR

#MartynsLaw

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The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) has guidance available on mitigating terrorist threats at venues during entry and exit procedures.

For more information, visit the NPSA website: https://t.co/W1rGaPkleU

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View the Guide Shelter Report toolkit on ProtectUK’s website: https://t.co/37vzqVQzmf

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A new version of the ACT Awareness e-Learning has launched. The content will align to the previous version and there is no need for licence holders to repeat the course unless required as part of a routine licence renewal. (Thread 1/8)
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[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

Security operatives should therefore liaise with the venue they are working within to agree how their responsibilities, encapsulated by the GSR principles, should be carried out.

Find out more on ProtectUK’s website: https://t.co/BPJl9FLc17
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[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

From today, we are changing some of the fees that we charge for our licensing and approval services.

These changes will affect approved contractors and individuals applying for an additional licence.

You can read more about the changes here: https://t.co/3dzSLfoUm6

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Spiking is illegal in any form- those found to have spiked can face tough sentences.

If you come across spiking at your venue, please report it to the police immediately.

➡️ https://t.co/jEJwYn21jk

#SpikingAwareness

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Are you preparing for Martyn's Law? Join our upcoming consultation webinars.

Sign up here: https://t.co/GsPAePoR39

#MartynsLaw

[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

📣 The latest edition of SIA Update, our monthly newsletter, is out now.
➡️ Find the latest newsletter here: https://t.co/Habt0tyZsN

[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

On 1 June 2026 we are changing some of the fees that we charge for our licensing and approval services.

These changes will affect approved contractors and individuals applying for an additional licence.

You can read more about the changes here: https://t.co/krQlx3bTqg

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Come to one of our webinars:
Book to attend one of our webinars to find out more about our draft section 12 guidance: https://t.co/UPETtYcgyG
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[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

Martyn’s Law is coming in 2027, and we have released draft guidance on how we plan to regulate.

🔗To read the guidance and take part visit:
https://t.co/yNdYrCfO0S

🗓️The consultation is open until 11:59pm on 12 June 2026

#MartynsLaw
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Wishing a blessed Eid Al-Adha to everyone celebrating across the UK today!

#EidAlAdha #EidMubarak

[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

We are undertaking a strategic review of the qualifications and training required to apply for an SIA licence. We have created a hub of information about the review and our engagement with industry around it.
View the information hub at this link: https://t.co/HyuzpodTSe