SIA Changes to Door Supervision training

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The Security Industry Authority’s latest studies show that licensing has had a positive impact on the private security sector. Brian Sims reports.Police and SIA Check Newry’s Door Staff

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Security Industry Authority investigators conducted two Saturday night checks at licensed premises in Warrenpoint and Newry town centre [5 and 12 June] to ensure that door staff held and were displaying valid SIA licences, now a legal requirement for all door staff in Northern Ireland.

During the night time checks, 44 door staff were inspected and 37 operatives held and displayed valid SIA licences. Seven individuals were found working without an SIA licence and action may be taken.

Jacquie Parker, SIA Head of Investigation said:

"Overall, the majority of door staff inspected were working legally but I am disappointed to have found some unlicensed activity as by law, all door staff working in Northern Ireland now need to hold an SIA licence. We will work with the police and we will undertake further visits in Newry and other towns and cities across Northern Ireland to ensure door staff working in positions of trust are working legally."

Inspector Hutchinson of Newry Neighbourhood Policing Team added:

"Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team in Newry also assisted the SIA. Our primary aim was to ensure compliance with SIA legislation designed to protect the public and the licensees. We will assist the SIA and will also be conducting our own checks on door staff and licensees in the future. I am glad to say the majority of those individuals checked have the required accreditation and training." .