Why security personnel guarding ULEZ vans do not display SIA identification.
Request ID: FOI-2661-2324 Date published: 23 November 2023
You asked
Please can you tell me why the security personnel guarding ULEZ vans are not SIA qualified and are not displaying SIA identification.
We answered
Our ref: FOI-2661-2324/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 26 October 2023 asking for information about ULEZ security personnel
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require. You asked:
Please can you tell me why the security personnel guarding ULEZ vans are not SIA qualified and are not displaying SIA identification.
TfL has deployed mobile units as part of our extensive camera network to support the effective operation of the ULEZ scheme. Staff accompanying these vans are not necessarily operating in a security role. Rather, they may be in attendance as operatives of the vans or providing transport for those staff. Where security personnel are used to support the vans they are suitably licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).
The security personnel supporting the vans operate as Close Protection Officers. As such, they are not required to publicly display identification. However, note that these staff carry their licence when working and will show it if requested to the police, SIA inspectors or licencing officers from a local council.
If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Graham Hurt FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
