Security Industry Authority Licensing Regulations within the Industry

"Just another money spinner for those in power who know nothing of our industry.If the machine isnt broken then why try to fix it !!!"

"this Regulations should be more flexabile"

"licencing should also cover PAYE personnel who are currently exempt."

"As it stands, SIA licensing will put a lot of people out of work. How is that going to help the industry? Also, who decided which Close Protection courses did not meet the requirments? Thousands of us are going to have to pay to do another course before w"

"1 more reason to stay away from the UK..."

"This law needs to be re-written by people who know the job."

"none"

"Don't let this go like the CSA operation make the rules and keep to them. As it is life at stake."

"When politics interfere with the readiness and defense of a nation or nations it is up to those who defend it to voice their concerns...it is up to the nation or nations to heed their advice..."

"The SIA needs to be looked at and regulated by qualified persons who have work experience in the security field. Also a stronger vetting of the security companies allowed to provide the refresher training etc needs to be introduced."

"Dear mr Blair. Please consider this."

"in agreement with signed document."

"communication between security personel and the sia is lacking in speed and professionolism"

"Licensing is a positive move, however the operatives in the industry should not be penalised by the fact that the SIA have been unable to keep up with demand. Single figures licences issued for thousands of applications suggests there is something wrong w"

"For the SIA not to recognize those without formal CP qualifications yet have worked in hostile environments i.e. Iraq is unacceptable. If you want us to be professional at our level, and we are; then set an example!"

"There has been a distinct lack of foresight in the planning and preperation by the SIA in regard to the CP industry, the application cutoff date set at the same time as the general guarding sector instead of being phased in seperately as with the door sup"

"Further consultation, especially for those working abroad"

"............"

"Although having a proper regulatory body is essential the SIA's idea of a licence raising standards within the industry is flawed at the outset by their willingness to hand them out like sweets. Too many people are taking and passing the "exam" with littl"

"agree with the petition"

"A complete con!"

"How can you justified taking people's livelihood away?"

"I fully understand the requirment to license people, but in such a short time to fined the amount requested to do the course and get qualified is unacceptable."

"I totaly agree"