14 February 2008: The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched a new online licence checker for companies.

The Company Licence Checker (CLC) is linked to the SIA's public Register of Licence Holders. The CLC allows employers to create lists of licence holders who work for their company and to check the status of those licences quickly and easily in real time. Previously, employers were only able to search and check one licence at a time.

The new facility instantly highlights any employees' licences that have been suspended or revoked.

The SIA is encouraging security companies to register and obtain a User ID and password and to start using this facility.

Companies that have already registered with the SIA (as company users) can use their existing user ID and password to start taking advantage of this service.

Notes to Editors:

• Unregistered company users can register for the service by emailing details to companysponsors@the-sia.org.uk or calling the contact centre on 0844 892 0925. This number can only be used for bulk applications and company registrations.
• SIA licences can be checked through the Register of Licence Holders, available 24-hours on the SIA website.