Below you'll find reports, guides and other useful advice from the SIA and third parties.

Please note that the SIA is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.

If you register with us, we'll send you a complimentary copy of the British Institute of Facilities Management's guide to procuring and running guarding contracts.

• Good Practice Guide to Procuring and Running Guarding Contracts
  British Institute of Facilities Management, 2007
  A comprehensive and informative guide from the BIFM. Find out more / register for a free copy.
• Finding a Security Supplier
  You can use our website to find an SIA Approved Contractor in your region.
• Terror Prevention - Project Griffin
  A police initiative to protect our cities and communities from the threat of terrorism. Brings together and coordinates the resources of the police, emergency services, local authorities, business and the private security industry. Find out why you should participate by visiting the website.
• Introduction to Purchasing Security
  Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, 2006
  The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply worked with Perpetuity to produce a briefing guide for procurers. Request a copy.
• A Study into The Procuring of Security
  The Security Research Initiative, 2007
  Guidance into security procurement. Request a copy.
• Personnel Security - Managing the Risk
  MI5, 2006
  Guidance on personnel security for those responsible for security, recruitment and line management. Download from CPNI website (download size: 716kb)
• The Business Continuity Institute
  The Business Continuity Institute promotes standards and practice in the provision and maintenance of business continuity planning and services. Find out more by visiting the website.
• UK Resilience
  The UK Resilience website is run as a news and information service for emergency practitioners by the Civil Contingencies Secretariat of the Cabinet Office.
• Principles of Secured Environments
  A national crime prevention initiative from ACPO. This website helps organisations to think about their risks and how to make the best use of security measures they already have.
• SIA Updates for Security Buyers and Users
  Current legal requirements, best practice and new developments are reviewed in the SIA Corporate Updates, which are published seasonally.
• SIA Case Studies
  Innovation, good practice and a partnership approach to security procurement illustrated in various case studies for the private and public sector.