The SIA is the Security Industry Authority and is the standard for setting regulations for security protocol. By following the SIA ruling and gaining a license, security guards are recognised for their quality standards and for following appropriate regulations set by the industry. Having an SIA License covers a person in various divisions of security services, including Manned Guarding, Close Protection, CCTV Surveillance, and more. As a client, you can be confident when working with a company who have SIA-approved staff, as they are proven to be up to the standards required to deliver professional and quality security services.
The SIA License was formed in 2004, and prior to its creation, there were no security standards equivalent, other than local council licenses. The SIA ensure a nationwide standard was introduced to dissolve any difference in opinion regarding appropriate action and effective security solutions. Today, being SIA-approved means a person is respected and regulated in their security profession and can deliver quality services for clients.
Beyond the standard SIA License, a company can be SIA Approved. Unlike the SIA individual licenses with are required, the Approved Contractor Scheme is a voluntary scheme which is managed by the SIA. With the goals of the scheme being to raise standards and performance in security services, companies who enrol with the scheme are under strict regulations that will increase their quality and help growth. Again, various divisions can be covered by the scheme, including guarding, CCTV surveillance, close protection, and more. After inspections and rulings by the SIA on security companies who are enrolled, the security business will either by approved or not. Herongrange Group holds an SIA License in Key Holding, Security Guarding and Close Protection.