How does TacDesk sync with the SIA Public Register?

TacDesk automatically queries the SIA Public Register for every guard in your workforce and updates their licence status in real time. You receive instant notifications if a licence expires, is suspended, or is revoked.

What happens when a guard's SIA licence expires?

When TacDesk detects an expiring or expired licence, it sends an instant alert to the management team and flags the guard's profile, helping you avoid deploying unlicenced operatives.

Which SIA licence types does TacDesk verify?

TacDesk verifies all SIA licence types, including Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator, Cash and Valuables in Transit, Close Protection, Vehicle Immobiliser, and Key Holding licences.

SIA PUBLIC REGISTER SYNC

Know every guard is verified. Not assumed.

Q: What is the SIA Public Register?

The SIA Public Register is the Security Industry Authority's database of all valid SIA licences in the UK. Employers are legally required to ensure all security operatives they deploy hold a valid licence.

Q: How often does TacDesk check the SIA Public Register?

TacDesk checks the SIA Public Register automatically on a rolling basis. You do not need to manually verify licences — TacDesk handles this continuously and alerts you to any changes.

TacDesk connects directly to the official SIA Public Register — verifying every guard’s licence in real time, so your peace of mind isn’t based on memory or spreadsheets.

What is the SIA Public Register?

The SIA (Security Industry Authority) Public Register is the official UK government database of every licensed security professional. It is the definitive source for verifying whether a guard holds a valid, active licence — and it is updated continuously by the SIA as licences are issued, renewed, suspended, or revoked.

Checking it manually — one name at a time on the SIA website — is legally your responsibility. TacDesk automates this entirely.

Without a live sync, you're guessing

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Stale data in your records

A licence recorded as valid last month may have been revoked last week. Without live sync, your system is working from old information — and you won’t know.

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Manual checks take time you don’t have

Running 30, 50, or 100 guards through the SIA website individually is a full-time job. Ops teams cut corners — and gaps appear.

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No evidence trail if you’re audited

If the SIA or a client asks to see your compliance history, “we checked it once” isn’t an answer. You need timestamped, verified records — automatically.

How TacDesk syncs with the SIA Public Register

No third-party data. No batch exports. A direct, automated connection to the official register — refreshed continuously.

Add guard & licence number

Enter each guard’s SIA licence number when you add them to TacDesk. That’s all you do.

TacDesk queries the SIA register

TacDesk automatically queries the SIA Public Register on a recurring basis to confirm the licence is active and valid.

Licence status updates instantly

The guard’s profile reflects the live status from the register — valid, expiring, suspended, or revoked.

You’re alerted & protected

Any issue triggers an alert and blocks deployment — before the guard ever arrives on site.

Peace of mind, built in

Everything you need to know your workforce is compliant — without ever opening the SIA website again.

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Live licence status on every guard profile

Green, amber, or red — each guard’s profile shows their current SIA register status pulled directly from the official source.

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Early-warning expiry alerts

Alerts at 60, 30, and 7 days before expiry give you time to act — not scramble.

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Automatic deployment block

Expired or flagged licences automatically prevent scheduling. It’s not a warning — it’s a hard stop.

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Timestamped audit trail

Every register query is logged with a timestamp. If you’re ever inspected or audited, your compliance evidence is already there.

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Official source — not a third-party feed

TacDesk checks the SIA Public Register directly — the same source an inspector would use. No intermediary databases or data lag.

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Scales with your workforce

5 guards or 500 — every licence is monitored continuously with zero extra effort as your team grows.

Common questions

How often does TacDesk check the SIA Public Register?

TacDesk performs automated checks on a recurring basis and also triggers a check whenever a guard is scheduled for deployment. Licence statuses are kept current so you’re never working from stale data.

Does this cover all SIA licence types?

Yes. The SIA Public Register covers all licence types — Door Supervisor, Security Guard, CCTV Operator, Close Protection, Cash and Valuables in Transit, Key Holding, and Vehicle Immobiliser. TacDesk handles all of them.

What happens when a licence expires mid-contract?

TacDesk detects the expiry as soon as it appears on the register, alerts your operations team, and automatically marks the guard as non-deployable. You will not be able to schedule them until the licence is renewed and verified.

Can I see a history of all checks run on a guard?

Yes. Every compliance check is logged against the guard’s profile with a full audit trail — date, time, result, and licence status at the time of check. This record is always available and exportable.

Is this the same data the SIA uses in an inspection?

Yes. TacDesk queries the SIA Public Register directly — the same database the SIA would reference if they audited your workforce. There is no intermediary and no data lag.

Stop assuming. Start verifying.

TacDesk gives you real-time, verifiable proof that every guard on your books holds a valid SIA licence — direct from the official register. No setup fee. No contract.

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