Following over a year of close co-operation, ACPOS will now share information with the authority in an attempt to ease the process of licensing and regulation.
Chief Superintendent Andrew Laing of Fife Constabulary said:
“The Security Industry plays a major role in providing a safe and secure environment for communities – whether that be safeguarding property, stewarding licensed premises or managing crowds at football matches and other major events. It is vitally important that the services they provide are professional and trustworthy and regulating activities through the SIA is a welcomed and important step forward.”
The SIA’s Head of Investigation for Scotland, Jenny Pattinson, said that the move demonstrates the authority’s commitment to maintaining the safety of the Scottish public.
“By working together ACPOS and the SIA can ensure those working in positions of trust in the private security industry are trained, qualified and are fit and proper people for their role.
“From 1 November it will be a criminal offence to carry out a licensable security activity in Scotland without an SIA licence or for supervisors, managers or directors of security companies to deploy unlicensed operatives.
“I urge those working in the private security industry in Scotland to be ready for 1st November – be licensed, be legal.”