SIA publish “setting the record straight” guidance

The SIA has published “answer some questions” and “set the record straight” on the security regulator’s more common misconceptions about us and our work.

The SIA said:

“This document features the SIA’s official position on a variety of topics. Each point is presented in the form of a question or statement, with our response underneath.”

Topics covered are:

• Business licensing
• The SIA’s Approved Contractor #
• Scheme (ACS)
• SIA licensing
• Licence-linked training
• The SIA’s finances
• The impact of regulation on the private security industry
• Enforcing SIA regulation
• Working as a security operative