 Security firms are unlicensed at present |
A police chief has accused door staff of putting nightclubs at risk of closure by failing to apply for licences to carry out their jobs. From 13 December it will be illegal for bouncers in the North East to work without holding a national door supervisors licence.
Despite application packs being distributed to 4,000 door staff in the region, only 800 have been returned.
Police warned venues could be forced to shut if staff are not licensed.
'Real difficulties'
The scheme, which is being rolled out across the country region by region, will ensure bouncers have training in conflict management, emergency procedures and drug awareness.
Staff will also have to undergo an identity and criminal records check as well as reach standards in order to gain their licence.
North Yorkshire Police Ass Ch Con David Collins said: "I can foresee real difficulties if the situation has not improved within the next month and I am concerned at the apparent failure of the industry within our area to become involved.
"Venues operating with illegal staff are failing their customers and putting their safety at risk."
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