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Report security staff or companies you think are breaking the law

You can report security staff or companies, for example if you think theyre:

• using a fake, out of date or stolen SIA licence
• employing someone for security work who does not have a valid SIA licence
• saying theyre an SIA approved contractor when theyre not
• using excessive force to fulfil their role
• showing signs of predatory behaviour (for example targeting lone vulnerable adults or children)

If youre using the form to report a crime, you should report it to the police first. You can enter the police crime number when you fill in the form.

Report security staff or companies you think are a risk to the public

You can report security staff or companies, for example if you think theyre:

• abusing their position
• using unlawful restraint techniques, such as choke holds
• using abusive language towards a member of the public (for example, being homophobic, racist or sexist)

Security staff you can report

Security staff include:

• security guards
• door supervisors (sometimes known as bouncers)
• close protection operatives (sometimes known as bodyguards)
• CCTV operators and those who work on public space surveillance
• key holders
• guards who transport cash and valuables
• in Northern Ireland, people who clamp wheels, move vehicles and charge for their release

Make a report online