CCTV operatives in the town centre and at two retail parks were also checked in the operation, part of the SIA’s nationwide campaign to cut unlicensed activity.
A total of 18 premises were visited, and SIA investigators say the majority of staff were operating in line with the Private Security Industry Act and licensing conditions.
However the three unlicensed guards and another, who failed to display their license at work, now face further action.
Christy Hopkins, an SIA Head of Investigation, praised the work of Rugby Police who helped to organise the initiative:
“The aim of the joint police and SIA operation was to identify unlicensed security operatives in Rugby and to ensure that only the best and legal security service is provided to Rugby’s retail sector and their customers.
“We will continue to collaborate with the police to ensure that unlicensed security activity is addressed.”
Inspector Robert Gainer from Rugby Police said:
“‘We were pleased to be able to work in close partnership with the SIA on this operation. They play a very important role in ensuring that employees in the private security industry are trained professionals, whose evidence can be relied upon.”
He said that licensing door staff has helped to reduce town centre violence, giving people more confidence to go out at night.
“Now both businesses and shoppers in Rugby can also enjoy increased confidence that they are being protected from harm and loss by properly trained, vetted and licensed personnel.”
In the last month the SIA have announced the discovery of eight unlicensed guards through their checks in Wakefield, Leeds and Rugby.
