Security Industry Authority Licensing Regulations within the Industry

"How can a regulating body that has only just got off the ground, have such a large back log ofoperatives waiting. It is criminal, on their behalf, to make some of the operatives loose out on work????? Its beyond me"

"SIA is not working!!!"

"This will fall on deaf ear's"

"I was part of a team who spent a year or so in assisting with the setting training standards and licensing standards and the current situation beggars belief as to what was originally agreed. Those who are ex RMP, Civil Police and ex Regiment CP must now "

"Yet another money making scam from an hitherto unknown group of people,lets can the beurocracy"

"The management of the SIA department responsible for the CP industry need to be reorganised to include personnel with a greater understanding of the requirements and protocols involved in the CP industry. Also attention needs to be payed to the various tr"

"when i had a test for a driving licence it didnt cost 190. The SIA was keen at the outset to get free advice from industry proffessinals then completly ignore thier advice. They now ignore the complaints put to them. May the government see some common sen"

"More needs to be done to encourage UK citizens to work for UK companies and not to be forced to work for non-uk registered companies."

"I feel for those colleagues who have gained vital on the job experience here in Iraq only to suddenly find that that experience counts for nothing as they will have to not only attend and pass a recognised CP course but then apply for a license, which as "

"Make it happen"

"This problem needs to be sorted out ASAP OR PEOPLE WILL BE WORKING WITH NO LICENCE"

"Private sector Security is the only possitive move forward in an ever changing terrorist world and should be encouraged and not discouraged."

"As usual the law abiding, hard working citizen will be penalised because of the inadeqaute skills, abilities and planning of a government organisation."

"None"

"i agree its to early but we should do something"

"Please see that this is creating more problems for the industry than helping. You need to move the deadline forward and also speed up the system otherwise this is going to take more than time.."

"J.N, 11 Years bodyguard Experience. I do agree with Licensing security. I hope one day we can have bodyguard badge thank you"

"At the moment Im working in Iraq where I/we are tasked daily to look after the British Embassy/FCO staff ,in dangerous conditions if we are good enough for the government NOW . Why should we now be expected to give up our own time and hard earned money to"

"no comment"

"concerned about my future"

"Licensing within the industry is a step forward,however the very tight deadlines laid down by the SIA may only serve to exclude operatives with a wealth of experience who are currently working overseas etc."

"Take a real look into recognition of prior experience and place hard earned forces experience on the same level as commercial courses"

"I love the SIA - Not !!!"

"We are professionals, we keep people safe, and we don't need our jobs made more difficult by the SIA."