Directors of 'high-risk' Companies Visited

On Friday 10 February, the latest round of Security Industry Authority (SIA) compliance visits took place as part of Operation Forewarn. SIA Investigators visited the premises of 25 security companies to ensure Directors of the companies understood their obligations under the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSIA 2001), and the consequences of not complying with the legislation when compulsory licensing for security operatives is introduced on 20 March 2006.

The 25 companies – considered by the SIA to be at risk of not being in a position to be able to supply their customers with enough licensed security staff after 20 March – are the latest companies visited as part of a wide SIA initiative to ensure understanding and compliance of the law. Further visits under Operation Forewarn may follow.

During the visits the Directors of the 'high-risk' companies were asked to read and sign a compliance notice acknowledging that they understand the terms of the PSIA 2001, their obligations under the Act, and the consequences of non-compliance with the law.