Door supervisors working in Rochdale pubs and clubs have been praised by the security industry and GMP.

12 licensed premises were visited by Police and SIA staff as part of a licence check and all door supervisors were found to be fully SIA licensed.

However, nine out of the 24 door staff checked were issued with warnings for breaching their licence conditions by not displaying their licence correctly.

Likewise in Kettering, Northamptonshire, hosts and licensees have been urged to ensure all their doorstaff are compliant by displaying their licences correctly after recent checks also showed some breaking the law by having badges concealed under clothing.

Lucia Howland, SIA Head of Investigation, said about the Rochdale operation: ‘This joint police/SIA operation showed that door supervisors in Rochdale understand that they must be licensed.’

‘However, they must also ensure that they comply with all licence conditions – displaying the licence at all times while working.’

Also In Kettering, one door supervisor’s licence expired on the day he was checked but he had failed to submit an application for renewal.

Jacquie Parker, SIA head of investigation said of the Kettering operation: “It was encouraging to see that all of the door staff held the necessary SIA licence. But operatives must ensure that they comply with all licence conditions – including displaying the licence at all times while working.

“Door supervisors are also reminded that they must renew their licence in good time before the old one expires, as there is no grace period between licences.”

Cllr Alan Pote, responsible for public protection at Kettering Borough Council, said: “The council were pleased that very few problems were found during this joint operation but would remind businesses of the importance of meeting their obligations, which help to keep staff and customers safe.”

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