Door staff checked in Stockport

[19th May 2008]

On 9th May, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and officers from Stockport Police warned 5 door staff for failing to display a licence - a requirement by law.

This was an intelligence-led operation, called 'Operation Safe', where the SIA and police officers visited 8 licensed premises in the Bramhall and Hazel Grove area. A total of 16 door staff were checked and 5 individuals were warned for offences under section 9 (non display of licence). Door supervisors are required by law to be SIA licensed.

Lucia Howland, an SIA Head of Investigation said: “As part of this ongoing operational activity within the area, we were pleased to see the majority of door staff working legally. It is important that we and our police partners continue to remind door staff and those deploying them of their legal responsibilities.”

Chief Inspector Stuart Barton, of the Stockport division of Greater Manchester Police said: “Operation Safe was launched to ensure that all door supervisors in Stockport have the necessary training and qualifications to keep the public safe. So far the operation has proved to be very successful and we will continue to work closely with the SIA and make further visits to licensed premises in Stockport in the future.”

The maximum penalty for committing an offence such as working without a licence or supplying unlicensed staff is six months' imprisonment and/or fine up to £5,000.

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SIA licences can be checked through the Register of Licence Holders on the SIA website.