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Fake licence found on op

by Mark Rowe

A door supervisor was found working on a fake badge during an operation on Friday night, October 25, in Slough.

Thames Valley Police led an operation with the support of Security Industry Authority (SIA) investigators, to act on intelligence received on a specific venue and its security arrangements. Door staff were inspected with one found to be working illegally. The individual was displaying a photo-edited, fake SIA licence. No other offences were found.

The police cautioned the individual who will be interviewed at a later date. The police and the SIA will be conducting further enquiries into the door supervisor and the security company that deployed him.

Head of Investigation Darren Woodhouse said: “We are committed to investigating the intelligence we receive through our credible sources in order to target specific venues and their security staff. The use of fake licences is a crime that can jeopardise the safety of the public; we will treat this matter very seriously.

“Our investigators will continue to work closely with Thames Valley Police to ensure that those working in security roles are correctly trained, vetted and licensed to do so to protect the public.”

Notes

By law, security operatives working under contract and all door supervisors must hold and display a valid SIA licence. A non-front line licence is required for those who manage, supervise and/or employ individuals who engage in licensable activity, as long as front line activity is not carried out; this includes directors and partners. Information about SIA enforcement and penalties can be found on the website: www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/enforcement

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