The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme is a nationally recognised accreditation for businesses operating within the UK private security sector. Through independent assessment, the scheme examines how security companies are managed, how they support and develop their workforce, and how effectively they deliver services to their clients.

From major festivals and racecourses to community events and live entertainment venues, summer is one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams. Here’s a look at some of the events, people and partnerships helping keep visitors safe across the region.

The SIA’s new whistleblowing role gives security workers greater protection when reporting serious wrongdoing. Here is what the change means for employers, workplace culture and internal reporting processes.