A joint operation between West Yorkshire Police’s Licensing Department in Bradford and the Security Industry Authority (SIA), to crack down on unlicensed door supervisors, has resulted in the first conviction for the Bradford area.

The 29 year old from Huddersfield was spotted on the evening of the 28th November 2008, working outside a premises on Morley Street in Bradford. He was found to be working as a Door Supervisor while his license had been revoked.

Miles McDonald appeared before Bradford Magistrates Court on 21st September where he was found guilty and ordered to serve four weeks community service along with a curfew and pay court costs.

Susanne Dawson, Licensing Officer at Bradford South Police said, “Checks will continue to take place. This conviction is a warning to other people who wish to work without the necessary authorisation from the Security Industry Authority (SIA). It is not acceptable and this case highlights how seriously the matter can be taken.”

Lucia Howland, an SIA Head of Investigation said: “Door supervisors play an important role in ensuring a safe night so it is vital they are professionally trained and qualified. Those who persist in working without a license put themselves at risk of prosecution, and this conviction demonstrates that unlicensed activity will not be tolerated. We will continue to work with our partners in West Yorkshire to ensure that only those who hold a valid SIA license can work.”

If you would like to become a door supervisor, beSmart Training offer regular door supervisor courses in London for anyone who wants to get an SIA licence for door supervision.  For more information please go to our website at www.besmart-training.co.uk or call on 020 7237 6007.