Guides for security officers
Practical advice on licensing, conflict, CCTV, counter terrorism and staying safe at work.
Door Supervision
How Many Questions Are in the SIA Exam?
Every SIA exam paper in one place, with the number of questions, the time allowed, the pass mark and how many you can get wrong, for new licences and refreshers.
17 October 2026
Door Supervision
How to Pass the SIA Door Supervisor Exam First Time
A practical plan for passing all four SIA door supervisor exams, with what to revise each day of the course, the topics that catch people out and tips for exam day.
17 October 2026
Construction
How to Pass the CSCS Test
What the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test involves, why its 90% pass mark needs care, and a simple plan to revise and pass it first time.
17 October 2026
Door Supervision
SIA Licence Renewal 2026: Which Refresher Course Do You Need and How to Book It
The rules changed in 2025 and again in 2026. Here is exactly what you need to renew, which course to book and how to avoid a gap in your work.
2 October 2026
Hospitality Security
Hotel security officer guide: managing drunk and disorderly guests
A practical guide for hotel security and night managers on dealing with intoxicated or disorderly guests while protecting other guests, staff and the hotel.
17 September 2026
Counter-Terrorism
Counter-terrorism for critical infrastructure security officers: hostile reconnaissance, suspicious items and Martyn’s Law
How security officers protecting UK critical infrastructure can spot hostile reconnaissance, respond to suspicious items and attacks, and prepare for Martyn’s Law.
1 September 2026
Industrial Security
Fire and chemical hazard response: a guide for industrial and warehouse security officers
A practical guide for security officers at factories, warehouses and chemical sites on fire prevention patrols, chemical spill response and working with emergency services.
15 August 2026
CCTV
CCTV operator guide: effective monitoring tips for residential security
Practical tips for CCTV operators and concierge security in residential buildings, from camera placement and live monitoring to evidence handling and data protection.
12 July 2026
Transport Security
Rail security officer guide: emergency response procedures on trains and platforms
Step-by-step emergency procedures for security officers working at UK railway stations and on trains, from medical incidents to suspicious items.
9 June 2026
Healthcare Security
Hospital security: preventing theft of controlled drugs and medical equipment
How healthcare security teams protect controlled drugs and valuable medical equipment through access control, asset tracking, patrols and insider-risk awareness.
26 May 2026
Door Supervision
Handling Intoxicated and Aggressive Attendees Safely at Venues and Events
A practical guide for door supervisors and event security on spotting intoxication, calming aggression, protecting vulnerable people and removing attendees lawfully.
10 April 2026
Site Security
Accident and Near-Miss Reporting Procedures for Site Security Officers
A practical guide to responding to and reporting accidents and near misses on UK sites, with a report checklist, RIDDOR explained and near-miss examples.
19 March 2026
Corporate Security
Office Visitor Checks: Front of House Security Guide (2026)
How office security and reception teams can check visitor identity quickly, stop tailgating and social engineering, and keep visitor data compliant with UK GDPR.
5 February 2026
Retail Security
Safe Escorting Procedures for Suspected Shoplifters: A UK Security Officer’s Guide
How UK retail security officers can lawfully stop and safely escort suspected shoplifters, with PACE s24A powers, the six ASCONE steps and 2026 law changes.
3 January 2026