I recently posted this on LinkedIn I thought I would also share it here? Your comments are most welcome. Thank you. I have seen so many changes within the security industry over the past 20 years it’s phenomenal how the demand for professional private security has grown Worldwide. In the UK the SIA is learning and adapting to the concerns and arguments that licensing has bought forward. The current SIA requirements are an improvement and I am sure there will be a requirement for continual improvement and further changes ahead? I think like minded security professionals would Like to see further improvements to the industry and its personnel. If we continue to move forwards with training and operating standards and more of the short cut elements are removed from the industry we will slowly get to where we need to be and all clients will receive the service they deserve. I think there needs to be a further restriction to stop companies using door staff in RST roles. This is a role best suited to a newly qualified close protection officer and if absorbed by lower paid DS license holders removes this entry level role where valuable experience can be gained for future development of the new CPO. This is not that I do not believe a DS could carry out the role, they are simply not trained nor qualified to do so! As a professional CP Instructor I would love to see a progression path and feel we all have a duty to ensure it exists. CP roles are varied and are taught to our learners. Just because the Clients do not know the difference it doesn’t mean they should be taken advantage of or undervalued. Our job is to analyse, consult, educate and implement. I have always lived by the principal of “good protection & security is NOT CHEAP” and “CHEAP security and protection is seldom GOOD”. Have a great day and stay safe!

Posted by leescpo2403 at 2025-05-05 18:47:01 UTC