Global Incidents: 25 Apr 2014 Critical Information Brazil: Fresh clashes in Rio over dancer’s death. DRC: Stampede leads to deaths at tribute festival. India: Nine killed in poll violence. Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills four and injures 15 in Karachi. Syria: Air strike on market kills more than 20. USA: Tornado outbreak predicted for this […]
Taliban Attack IEC in Kabul
Taliban Attack IEC in Kabul Overview: On March 29 2014, AGE launched an attack on the Headquarters of the Independent Elections Commission (IEC) in Kabul. The attack began at approximately 1220hrs, when 4 x AGE took over a disused villa close to the IEC HQ. The attackers are reported to have been disguised in […]
Serena Hotel Attack
Serena Hotel Attack 20 March 2014 At approximately 2055hrs, on 20 March 2014, the Serena Hotel located close to the Presidential Palace in Kabul was attacked by four men armed with pistols. Incident Detail At approximately 2055hrs, on 20 March 2014, the Serena Hotel located close to the Presidential Palace in Kabul was attacked […]
SIA ends paper-based licence applications
On 24 March, the Security Industry Authority will stop issuing paper-based licence applications and from 7th April, the SIA will no longer accept the outdated paper-based applications.* Charlotte Jennings, Deputy Director Operations, said: “At the SIA we are committed to providing an easier, cheaper and quicker licensing service to all our customers. […]
SIA News
Security bosses jailed for immigration and security offences 18 March 2014 On Friday [14 March], a director and manager of a security company were given custodial sentences, at Woolwich Crown Court, for security and immigration offences. Anthony Okoh, 45, and Victor Chiazor, 50, ran the security company Blue Feather Guarding Ltd without the necessary Security […]
Global Incidents: 20 Mar 2014
Global Incidents: 20 Mar 2014 Critical Information China: Two dead in Xinjiang violence. Egypt: Army officers killed in gunfight with militants. Lebanon: Protests flare across Lebanon against siege of border town. Turkey: Seven killed in armed attack. Ukraine: Pro-Russians seize Sevastopol Ukraine naval base. USA: Two dead in Seattle news helicopter crash. Africa […]
Global Incidents: 03 Mar 2014
Global Incidents: 03 Mar 2014 Critical Information Afghanistan: Prison staff tricked into freeing Taliban fighters. China: Kunming knife attack. Guatemala: Thousands facing evacuation as Pacaya volcano erupts. Libya: MPs shot and wounded as congress stormed. Nigeria: Many die as militants destroy village. Pakistan: Deadly attack on Islamabad court. Ukraine: Russia vows troops will stay […]
SIA Has a New Chair
New Chair of SIA 17 January 2014 Today [15 January], Elizabeth France CBE began her new role as the Chair of the Security Industry Authority. Mrs France has extensive experience in the criminal justice sector and is the non-executive Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints. Following an open selection process, Bill Matthews has […]
Nigeria – Country Risk Assessment
Nigeria remains a key spot for drug trafficking, with vast international networks connecting it to South America, trans-Saharan, South Asia, and also to the rest of Africa. Domestic drug consumption is also worrying authorities.
Global Incidents: 03 Dec 2013
Global Incidents: 03 December 2013 Critical Information Belgium: One dead as 100 cars crash in fog. India: Maoist attack kills six policemen. Israel: Activists press ahead with demands to pray at Jerusalem holy site. Lebanon: Army to take control of Tripoli. Nigeria: Boko Haram attack Maiduguri airbase. Syria: Deadly bomb blast in central Damascus. […]
FocusOn: YEMEN
FocusOn: YEMEN October 2013 Significant Events October 7: al-Qaeda (AQ) militants attacked a checkpoint in al-Bayda province, killing eight soldiers. Four other soldiers are missing. October 7: the Yemeni Air Force launched air strikes against AQ militants who were trying to attack a government complex in Shabwa. October 6: gunmen shot and killed a German […]
Global Incidents: 30 September 2013
Global Incidents: 30 September 2013 Critical Information Iraq: Baghdad hit by multiple car bombs. Mali: Rebels and soldiers clash in Kidal. Mexico: Nine killed in latest drug attacks. Nigeria: Militants kill students in college attack. Pakistan: Peshawar market blast kills 42. USA: US shutdown looms amid political stalemate. Yemen: Al Qaeda attack military base. […]
Global Incidents: 16 September 2013
Global Incidents: 16 September 2013 Critical Information Afghanistan: 27 miners killed in collapse. Colombia: Bar stampede deaths after police raid. Greece: Mass strikes over civil servant job cuts. Iraq: Bombs cause mayhem across country killing at least 40. Mexico: Hurricane Ingrid and Tropical Storm Manuel kill dozens. Syria: France, US and UK want ‘strong’ […]
SIA to host business licensing roadshow
SIA to host business licensing roadshow 11 September 2013 The Security Industry Authority will be hosting a series of short briefings throughout the UK in October and November for security business representatives. The briefings will be used to explain the Government’s intention to introduce regulation that will require businesses operating in the private security […]
SIA News
SIA News 6 August 2013 The Security Industry Authority has signed a five year, £13 million contract with Tata Consultancy Services Limited. Following the completion of a tendering process, TCS were assessed to be the most competitive based on the pre-defined evaluation criteria. The contract is for new systems to support the delivery […]
Global Incidents: 13 July 2013
Global Incidents: 13 July 2013 Critical Information Egypt: Cairo prepares for rival Ramadan protests. India: 11 drown after boat capsizes. Indonesia: Five die and dozens escape in prison break. Somalia: Bomber targets peacekeepers. Syria: Key Free Syria Army rebel killed. AFRICA DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC of CONGO (High) Thousands flee after rebel attack: Thousands of […]
CSARN 4th Crisis Leadership and Business Recovery Conference
CSARN 4th Crisis Leadership and Business Recovery Conference 1 July, 2013 – 09:00 – 15:50 Herbert Smith Freehills, Exchange House, Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EG With presentations from government, business and police leaders, this full day conference is designed to equip security, business continuity, emergency and resilience planners with the skills and knowledge to […]
Global Incidents: 17 Jun 13
Global Incidents: 17 Jun 13 Critical Information Central African Republic: LRA raid leaves least 16 dead. Czech Republic: PM Petr Necas to resign over aide scandal. India: Heavy rains in northern India kill 19. Iraq: Car bombings hit Shia cities. Pakistan: Quetta University shut after attacks. Turkey: Government says it may use army to […]
Global Incidents: 11-Jun-13
Global Incidents: 11-Jun-13 Critical Information Afghanistan: Explosion targets Supreme Court in Kabul killing three. India: Five die in building collapse. Iraq: Dozens killed in day attacks. Syria: Damascus hit by double suicide bombing. Turkey: Police clear Istanbul’s Taksim Square. AFRICA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (High) Military kills five rebels: Fighters loyal to the Central African […]
New SIA licence application service with Post Office
New SIA licence application service with Post Office The Security Industry Authority is developing a new and easier way for individual applicants to apply for their SIA licence. An agreement has been signed with the Post Office to launch the new service. The service will be introduced this autumn and will make applying for […]