Michelle Russell SIA

Official account for the Chief Executive of the Security Industry Authority, the statutory regulator of private security across the UK

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

@gunsta33 @Poundland @doamuslims Hello
thank you for getting in touch with with the SIA. Please be assured that we are aware of this case and it is being looked into. You are reminded that the SIA is the regulator of the private security industry not the employer.

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

@Karl_Downey @SIAuk Hi Karl
you are misinformed about killing off the industry in the UK. We are receiving record numbers of applications. Please find our report here: https://t.co/8Wg6kZIfnh
Currently there are circa 360K licencees.

[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

City of London Police officers and security professionals based within the Square Mile today join forces to remind the public that security remains a priority. We pay tribute to the 500 London security professionals taking part #SIANews @SIALondonRegion @CityPolice

[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

Michelle Russell, Acting Chief Executive of the SIA, marks the introduction of the changes to training for SIA licences. The statement confirms the changes, the context behind their introduction and their importance in public protection.
https://t.co/VCDhaMD9jV #SIASkills

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

Well done to all the winners at @theOSPAs security awards this afternoon - I was delighted to be asked to be on the judging panel for some of the awards and see examples excellence in security. #security #OSPAs #excellenceawards

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

@Teofilo2007 I’m sorry you’ve had this experience. I understand my comms team has been in touch with you and explained our role, and that the person in question isn't an SIA employee.

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees of tonight's Women in Security Awards. What fantastic showcase and celebration of the important contribution and role women play in this industry.
@WomeninSecAward #WiSAwards

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

I was really pleased to join this webinar today as an observer. Thank you to the SIA experts, external speakers and participants with some great questions #ACSevent #SIAQuality

[SIA Quality and Standards @SIAQuality]

Today was our final online #ACSEvent - Thank you to all the approved contractors who attended the webinars in our series. Look out for helpful information and guidance from the event in your next monthly newsletter ACS Update #SIAQuality

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

Such an important subject - so pleased to be able to listen in on the webinar this morning.

[Rick Mounfield CSyP @SyInstituteCE]

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[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

I am humbled and privileged to be part of the National Association for Healthcare Security Annual Conference 2020 #NAHS2020 - Healthcare security has been more important than ever keeping our hospitals and the public safe. Thank you!

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

I am pleased to be picking up this SIA Chief Executive twitter account having taken up the acting Chief Executive role on the departure of Ian Todd.

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

My final tweet as CEO before it is my honour and privilege to hand over the role, and this account, to my acting successor Michelle Russell. Thanks to all who have supported me along the way. I hope I’ve made at least a small positive difference. Good luck and best wishes to all.

[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

Michelle Russell has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive and she will take up the role on October 19 following Ian Todd’s departure from the SIA. Read the full news story here: https://t.co/gQ6cMgmeaF #SIANews

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

@SecurityRollo @SIAuk With thanks to all of those who have expressed their concern, just to be clear this is a clean break to allow for domestic changes, nothing life threatening! 🙏

[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

Ian Todd announces departure - As a result of significant changes in personal circumstances, our Chief Executive Ian Todd has today announced his decision to leave the role on 16 October 2020- link to press release: https://t.co/6SBB3yrrI0 #SIANews

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

I hope my team are reading this...

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

Happy anniversary! Congratulations to Abbey and the team.

[Magenta Security @Magentasecurity]

Magenta Security is celebrating 25 years of business. Magenta’s commitment to world-class security services and advocation for positive changes to be made across the industry has helped them become industry leaders across the last quarter century. https://t.co/ujIrd6I7pE

[Security Industry Authority @SIAuk]

We salute all Security Professionals on International Security Officers’ Day – Friday 24 July 2020 (24/7). Smile and say thank you when you see a security officer at work!#securityguard #securityofficer @thebsia @SyInstitute

[Michelle Russell SIA @SIAChiefExec]

I’ll be out doing an ambulance shift in East London tonight, so a specially big thank you from me to those working in healthcare security!