As previously reported by SMT Online, the research is being carried out by The University of Sheffield in collaboration with the Regulator and the Economic and Social Research Council.
The deadline for submissions is Monday 16 February. To air your views, click on the link provided on the right hand panel of this page.
SIA Stakeholder publication goes digital
The SIA has published the first electronic version of Update, its popular and informative Stakeholder publication.
The inaugural digital issue includes an introduction from SIA chairman Baroness Ruth Henig as well as articles on licensing and enforcement operations.
Anyone wanting to receive the publication can sign up by clicking on the link provided on the right hand panel of this page.
Operation Cinnamon: festive checks success
Christmas and New Year checks on more than 400 door staff working at pubs, clubs and bars nationwide were carried out under the Security Industry Authority’s Operation Cinnamon.
The initiative saw investigators working with regional police forces, licensing officers, local authorities and other partners to ensure that only SIA-licensed door staff were employed at licensed premises.
90% of the door staff inspected at the 158 venues held valid SIA licences. A minority were warned for offences under the Private Security Industry Act 2001, including working without a licence (a Section 3 offence), breaking licence conditions such as not displaying their licence (Section 9) and deploying unlicensed operatives (Section 5).
Serious risk of prosecution
Jackie Munn, an SIA head of investigation who led Operation Cinnamon, commented: “It’s encouraging that there were several areas where compliance was 100%. Unfortunately, there are still those who think it’s acceptable to deploy staff or work without SIA licences, or break licence conditions. This attitude places them at serious risk of prosecution.”
Munn continued: “Operation Cinnamon focused on working closely with our partners during the busy festive period, and I should like to all those involved for their commitment and support. Rest assured that we’ll continue our activities to ensure door staff working at licensed premises are properly trained and licensed, and helping to promote a safe environment for the public.”
