SIA takes action against training malpractice to protect security workforce

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched Operation RESOLUTE, a new enforcement initiative aimed at tackling malpractice in private security training.

The move has been designed to protect workers in the sector by ensuring that licence-linked qualifications are credible and consistent across the industry.

Pete Easterbrook, interim director of inspections and enforcement at the SIA, said the regulator has a duty to act where training standards are compromised.

He added: “We all need to be confident that those who hold SIA licences receive the correct entry level qualification.

“This trust is undermined if malpractice has taken place during training and assessment, whether by training providers, awarding organisations, or others.”

The operation has already led to an increase in unannounced inspections of training providers, with several approvals withdrawn where malpractice was identified.

According to Easterbrook, the SIA is committed to acting quickly and decisively.

“Where we have a suspicion that malpractice has taken place, we will not hesitate to take action”, he continued.