Random checks on door supervisors working at pubs and clubs in Stoke on Trent, Leek, Hanley and Newcastle under Lyme were found to be 98% compliant with SIA licensing requirements.

128 door supervisors were inspected by SIA investigators at 44 venues, 126 of which were found to be holding valid SIA licences.

And two designated premises supervisors working were found not to be licensed.

SIA head of investigation, Jacquie Parker explained: “I was pleased to find the majority of door staff complying with the law. It’s reassuring for us and the public that door supervisors in the area are working legally. For our part, we’ll continue to work closely with our partners to ensure that only trained, qualified and SIA-licensed operatives work at licensed premises.”

Other checks at pubs and clubs in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire found 96% of door supervisors complying with licensing regulations on the same evening.

33 venues were visited and 68 door supervisors were inspected with 65 holding SIA licences. 

However, seven individuals were issued with warnings for not displaying their licence and action may be taken against two designated premises supervisors.

As you can see from this article it is essential to be fully licensed when working within the security and leisure industries.

Here at beSmart we offer door supervisor and designated premises supervisor training, as well as various other related courses. For more information please visit the website.