Times are changing for the security industry. Since spring 2002 work has been underway in converting the Private Security Industry Act to reality. The Act created the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and provides solid foundations for introducing fundamental change – creating a security industry that is healthier and more successful, able to pursue new market opportunities, respected and proud of its reputation.

One of the main aims of the SIA is to increase the public trust and confidence in the Private Security Industry by setting and maintaining standards of probity and improving the professionalism and opportunities for all those who work in the industry.

This means that customers can expect a higher quality of security officer. All individuals will be required to hold a license to operate – it will be a criminal offence not to do so. Licenses will have three underpinning criteria – criminality, identity verification and competency. Standards will be consistent across the country and independently assessed. This is an enormous investment by the industry with considerable government support.

SIA Refresher Training Course

Trojan Securities have training organizations in the United Kingdom who provide the SIA refresher training course and accredited qualifications.