Michelle Russell appointed as Chief Executive at the Security Industry Authority
Heather Baily QPM, chair of the Security Industry Authority (SIA,) has announced the appointment of Michelle Russell as the Regulator’s chief executive. Michelle Russell has been serving as Acting Chief Executive of the SIA since October 2020. She joined the SIA as Director of Partnership and Interventions in January 2020, leading the criminal enforcement and […]
SIA opens registration for 2021 national conference set to take place in November
On 12 October the Security Industry Authority (SIA) opened up registration for its free 2021 national conference. This year’s conference, which is the SIA’s first fully virtual flagship event, will take place on Wednesday 10 November. It will be the first time the SIA has hosted a forum of this size since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme […]
SIA and emergency services come together for training exercises
Working in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service, Profile Protection Security Services Ltd, West End Security Group, Safer Business Group, the Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps and Inspirations Theatre Company, on 10 October the SIA ran a series of real time simulations involving actors and volunteers of possible emergency scenarios at The Cuckoo Club, London. The […]
Changes to launch date for new qualification announced by SIA
The introduction of the updated close protection qualification has been extended to April 1 2022 by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), it has been reported on GOV.UK. The new implementation date will allow for full testing of the new skills before they are introduced. The SIA will run a pilot in early 2022 with selected […]
SIA statement in response to Manchester Arena Inquiry Report
Commenting on the Report of the Inquiry to investigate the events of the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack, Acting Chief Executive of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) Michelle Russell said: “Volume One of the report which addresses the security arrangements at the Arena on the night of 22 May 2017, has been published. “Our thoughts […]
The SIA welcomes Heather Baily QPM as new Chair
It has recently been announced that Heather Baily QPM has started her new role as Chair of The Security Industry Authority (SIA). Contributing to the overall strategic direction and corporate oversight of the SIA, Baily will ensure with other Authority Members that the SIA’s Executive Team is held to account for discharging its duties effectively […]
Licence-linked qualifications statement from SIA Chief Executive, Michelle Russell
Michelle Russell, Acting Chief Executive of the SIA (Security Industry Authority), marks the introduction of the changes to training for SIA licence applicants and licence holders. This statement confirms the changes, the context behind their introduction and their importance in public protection. “[April 1 2021] marks the introduction of the updates to the existing qualifications […]
Training changes announced for front line SIA licences
It has recently been confirmed by the Security Industry Authority that in April and October 2021 there will be changes to required training for those seeking front line SIA licences. Training changes confirmed by SIA On April 1 2021 – the SIA will introduce updated qualifications for all sectors except close protection From April 1 […]
David Horncastle named as interim Chair of the SIA
David Horncastle – who joined the Security Industry Authority (SIA) Board in March 2015 as a non-executive director – has recently been appointed as interim Chair of the SIA. Horncastle takes over from Elizabeth France, whose fixed term appointment came to an end on Thursday 14 January 2021. Horncastle will serve in the role while […]
SIA publishes responses following Code of Conduct consultation
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) have recently published a summary of the analysis of responses to its consultation on a proposed Code of Conduct. The proposal is that the code would set out the behaviour that is expected of licence holders and applicants. The consultation was held between 09 January and 23 February 2020 and […]