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Breakdown of SIA licence applications
Number of applications by sector: Cash and Valuables in Transit, Close Protection, Door Supervision, Key Holding, Non-Front Line, Public Space Surveillance (CCTV), Security Guarding, Vehicle Immobilisation.
Number of decisions made by outcome: Granted, Minded to Refuse, Refused and Withdrawn.
Number of paid applications by first time and repeat:
First time: applicant has never had a previous licence (is not known to the SIA) Repeat: applicant has held a previous SIA licence (is known to the SIA).
Number of awarded qualifications: number of awarded qualifications that have been taken by learners and uploaded into the SIA system by training providers.
Number of awarded qualifications that has a paid application: number of awarded qualifications for the period which has been linked to a paid application.
Monthly (March) report on the SIA's enforcement activities
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