Number of SIA licence violations during COP26 and G7
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licence violations that were identified during COP26 and G7.
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SIA annual spend on social media advertising: 2019 to 2022
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the SIA's yearly spend on social media advertising between 2019 and 2022.
Number of licences switched: door supervisor to security guard
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of people who have switched from a door supervisor licence to a security guard licence.
Security of the SIA's Information Technology
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the security of the SIA's Information Technology.
Number of revoked and suspended SIA licences in 2021
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licences suspended and revoked in 2021.
Highest ACS assessment scores: January 2021 to January 2022
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the ACS assessment scores of the 'top 5%' (highest scoring) approved contractors.
Training given in relation to assistance dogs or guide dogs
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any training given to security operatives in relation to assistance dogs or guide dogs.
SIA licensing: data and trend analysis, December 2021
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for data on the number and type of SIA licences and applications, with trend analysis.
Displaying the SIA licence in a police-style wallet
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about whether SIA licence holders can display the licence like a police warrant card.
SIA monitoring of pay rates in the security industry
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about whether the SIA monitors the security industry's standards of pay.
Malicious emails and ransomware attacks received by the SIA
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about malicious emails and ransomware attacks received by the SIA.
SIA licence holders called upon to help combat terrorism
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about whether SIA licence holders will be called upon to help combat terrorism.
Number of SIA licence holders with a police caution
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of current SIA licence holders who have received a police caution.
Names of companies using security officers and door supervisors
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the names of companies using security officers and door supervisors.
Door Supervisors assisting family or close friends home after work
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about Door Supervisors assisting family or close friends home after work.
Information about the SIA's printers
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the SIA's printers.
Complaints about security operatives and approved contractors
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of how the SIA handles complaints about security operatives and approved contractors.
External quality assurance provider for SIA door supervisors
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the name of the EQA (External Quality Assurance) provider for SIA door supervisors.
SIA licences and licence holders by year: 2004 to 2009
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of active SIA licences and licence holders as at 31 December each year from 2004 to 2009.
The SIA's licensing criteria, procedure and requirements
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about the SIA's licensing criteria, procedure and requirements.
New SIA training requirements: research and consultation
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the research and consultation undertaken prior to 2021's new training requirements.
SIA Technology team: gender split and payscales
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the Technology team's composition and pay.
Time taken by the SIA to confirm ACS eligibility
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the time it takes the SIA to confirm that a company is eligible to become an SIA approved contractor.
SIA licences required to run a private security company in the UK
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the licences you need to have to run your own company in the private security industry.
SIA tender for a DSM operating model assessment
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of a recent tender for a digital service management operating model assessment.
Information about an SIA ‘agent’
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for information about an SIA ‘agent’.
Active SIA licence holders outside of London, 2010 to 2020
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licence holders outside of London for each year between 2010 and 2020.
Details of a named SIA security operative's past misconduct
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of a named security operative's past misconduct.
First aid training for security officers: SIA decision process
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the decision process that led to mandatory first aid training for security officers.
Ransomware attacks against the SIA in the last 5 years
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any ransomware attacks against the SIA in the last 5 years.
SIA checks on security operatives at the 2021 G7 Summit
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the measures the SIA took to check security operatives at the 2021 G7 summit.
SIA use of certain IT platforms
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for information on whether the SIA uses, or plans to use, various IT platforms.
SIA gross profit in 2019 and 2020
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the SIA's gross profit in 2019 and 2020.
SIA licences, applications and licence holders by year
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licences, applications and licence holders by year and licensable activity.
Use of force by door supervisors to remove trespassers
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the SIA's view on the use of force by door supervisors when removing trespassers from premises.
SIA licensing: statistics and information on who needs a licence
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for licensing statistics and answers to questions relating to SIA licensing.
Estate management software used by the SIA
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any software used by the SIA to manage its estate.
SIA staff survey results for 2020
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the results of the 2020 SIA staff survey.
SIA spending under £25,000 in 2020
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of SIA spending over £2,000 and under £25,000 during 2020.
Complaints of bullying within the SIA
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any complaints of bullying within the SIA made in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Complaints of sexual harassment within the SIA
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of any complaints of sexual harassment within the SIA made in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
SIA licence holders with declared criminal convictions
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA licence holders with declared criminal convictions, as of 1 September 2021.
Number of SIA licensed operatives in the Liverpool area
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of SIA-licensed operatives in the Liverpool area.
Courier services used by the SIA
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of the courier services used by the SIA.
New starters joining the SIA: 1 June 2015 to 1 November 2018
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of new starters joining the SIA between 1 June 2015 and 1 November 2018.
SIA funding to charities and third sector bodies
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for details of payments made to certain charities and third sector organisations.
SIA Chief Executive job role
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for information on the SIA Chief Executive job role.
SIA guidance on the use of body-worn video systems
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for SIA guidance on the use of body-worn video systems.
SIA recruitment policy: pay for new starters
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the SIA's policies on pay grades for new members of staff or staff moving to new roles.
SIA CCTV licence holders in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset
SIA response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the number of Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) licence holders in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
Responses by year
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| Publication year | Published responses |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 44 |
| 2026 | 47 |
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