Regulator Profile

SIA

Security Industry Authority

Enforcement Regulator

3

Areas of regulation

6

Laws enforced

UK-wide

Quick links

Visit official website Email SIA Call 0300 123 9298

Approved Contractor Scheme Enforcement Licensing

What SIA does

Regulates the private security industry in the UK. Issues licences for security guards, door supervisors, CCTV operators, close protection operatives, and other security roles. Manages Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) for security companies. Enforces licensing requirements and investigates unlicensed activity.

Additional information

Licence types: Door Supervision, Security Guard, Close Protection, CCTV, Cash and Valuables in Transit, Key Holding. ACS demonstrates quality standards for security providers.

Legal framework

Legislation that SIA enforces.

Primary legislation

• Private Security Industry Act 2001 Act 2001

Secondary legislation

• The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Approved Contractor Scheme) Regulations 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
• The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Designated Activities) Order 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
• The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Exemption) (Aviation Security) Regulations 2006 UK Statutory Instrument 2006
• The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Licences) Regulations 2007 UK Statutory Instrument 2007
• The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Designated Activities) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009 UK Statutory Instrument 2009

Sectors regulated

Retail Hotels and hospitality Security