Security Industry Authority Licensing Regulations within the Industry

"Great idea shame the SIA haven't got a clue"

"No comment at this time"

"someone is on the make"

"I fully endorse the issues raised by this partition. We are all in agreement that the Close Protection industry needs to be regulated but certainly not in the manner to which the Security Industry Authority are seeking to do so. I would suggest that any r"

"Why should so many people have their livelihoods put in risk because of a lack of recognition and respect for the work they do. We are professionals and take pride in the role we take and the jobs we do."

"I agree entirely with the petition"

"The idea of licensing is good unfortunately it seems ad if the SIA has no idea of what is going on in their own industry and come March 06 chaos will be inevitable!"

"i have been in iraq for 18 months and i will have to come back to the uk and do yet another course and pay more money to do the job that i already do."

"I fully support this petition. SIA sort it out!!"

"It is forcing people out of work. some do not know any other line of work and have served their country. it is over priced and the SIA are not knowledgable enough to decide who warrants a license and who can get stuffed and be unemployed. that is how we f"

"I encourage being objective and realistic utilizing outside industry input."

"I feel that this matter needs to be looked at very closely and a more reasonable dead line to be set in which to obtain an SIA licence."

"I feel it is important to discuss the issues raised as there are many operatives with more experience than those instigating the licence protocols and I fear it may become a cash cow for some if the licencing industry had freedom to do what it likes."

"the biggest gripe seems to be that no one from within the security profession gave advice or direction! a former RSM from UKSF openly admits to being on the board of the SIA. this license is here to stay, find a training provider and get licensed."

"i fully endorse the regulations BUT have a problem with being regulated by a body run by personnel with no security industry background or understanding of the job.this has turned into as expected just a money spinner for the S.I.A./GOVERNMENT/INLAND REVE"

"In the world we live in today, we provide an important service. The industry should definately be regulated but by people who know what they're talking about."

"Paying for the licence twice because of a simple mistake one the first application is out of order. The deadline needs to be moved to allow the SIA to issue licences in time."

"Spanish analyst of Intelligence and Counter-terrorism"

"This latest debacle has shown no loyalty or respect to those that have served this country throughout time, to say their previous service is equal to that of a three/four civilian course shows complete contempt and dishonours the British Forces."

"I hope some thing comes of this petition"

"Though there is a need to regulate the Industry,considerations should be given to those who do not reside in the UK.I visit the UK with my client sometimes every 2 to 3 years."

"Regulation yes but please don't go stifling the industry with beaurocracy that's going to put people out of work."

"A Steering Board consisting of experienced operatives from within our industry should be advising the SIA on their impossible requirements."

"to fulfill all criteria for the license some-one some-where is going to make a small fortune all at the expense ofv as you say thousands of us that have served are country and now are being persecuted."