Security Industry Authority - SIA
The Security Industry Authority is enforcing new legislation to ensure that only the highest levels of front line door supervisors are supplied to the security industry. For further information about the SIA and details of how to apply for a licence please visit the SIA website
Website: www.the-sia.org.uk/home
SITO – Security Industry Training Organisation
Skills for Security website which incorporates SITO the former National Training Organisation for the Secure Environment. This is the newly established skills and standards setting body for the Security Business Sector responsible for working with employers and other stakeholders to deliver a range of educational and related services to improve skills, raise professionalism and improve business performance across the sector.
Website: www.sito.co.uk
The British Security Industry Association
The British Security Industry Association is the professional trade association for the security industry in the UK. It aims to help member companies succeed in an ever-changing and highly competitive business environment. A vitally important element of this is ensuring its members provide the highest possible standard of products and service to their customers.
Websites: www.bsia.co.uk
Security Management Today Magazine
Security Management Today Magazine features case studies and topical issues ensuring its popularity as the best read magazine in the security industry.
Website: www.smtdirect.co.uk
STATISTICAL INFORMATION RESOURCES and CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE:
- The Home Office www.homeoffice.gsi.gov/uk
- National Statistics Online www.statistics.gov.uk
- Cleveland Police website www.cleveland.police.uk
- Crime Reduction website - A Home Office site providing information and resources for people working to reduce crime in their local area - www.crimereduction.gov.uk
- British Retail Consortia www.brc.org.uk
- Federation of Small Businesses www.fsb.org.uk