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Licensing Booklets

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'Get Licensed' booklet

Title: Get Licensed

Published: October 2008

Size: 80 Pages / 551kb

Content: Current information on SIA licensing. Includes the requirements of regulation, identity, criminal and competency checks, the application process and the application fee.

Changes from the previous edition are detailed here.

Targeting: Any individual or organisation operating within the private security industry.


Security at events

Title: Security at Events

Published: June 2006 / revised December 2006, May 2007, February 2008

Size: 32 Pages / 535kb

Content: This SIA guidance document summarises the licensing of security staff at events.

Targeting: Event organisers, venue managers and those responsible for the management or deployment of security operatives at venues and sports stadia.


SIA Licence Application Form Guidance Notes

Title: SIA Licence Application Form Guidance Notes

Published: November 2007 / revised June 2008, August 2008

Size: 32 Pages / 413kb

Content: Comprehensive guidance on correctly completing the SIA licence application form.

Targeting: Individuals applying for an SIA licence or organisations who have staff applying for licences.


Guidance on SIA close protection licensing

Title: Guidance on SIA close protection licensing

Published: May 2007

Size: 16 Pages / 1,008kb

Content: This SIA guidance document summarises the licensing of close protection operatives.

Targeting: Those involved in arranging or using close protection purchased under a contract for services.