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New full and affiliate members Pierre Burger, Philip Prestage, Colin Przystupa, Roger Noakes, John Fleming and James Wheeler were presented with their membership certificates by Roy Sutherland, Chairman, at the recent Association of Security Consultants (ASC) quarterly Business Club Seminar held recently in St. James's, London.

PSIA changes announced

14/07/06

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) announces changes made by the Government to Schedule 2 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The changes, made under the Private Security Industry Act (Amendments to Schedule 2) Order 2006, take immediate effect.

Towing of abandoned vehicles:
? Those employed under contract by the police or Local Authority to remove and or dispose of abandoned vehicles on privately owned land are removed from the requirement to be licensed under the PSIA.
Guarding activities on licensed premises:
? The requirement for security guards to be licensed as door supervisors is limited to those specific times when alcohol is being supplied for consumption on, or regulated entertainment is taking place on, the premises. NB. This change may impact on the security provision of shopping centres and event venues.
CCTV operatives on licensed premises:
? This removes the requirement of those who undertake in-house CCTV activities on licensed premises (or in a control room relating to those premises) to be licensed as a door supervisor.
Vehicle immobilisation:
? Contactors used by the courts who clamp or immobilise a vehicle in pursuit of outstanding fines are removed from the requirement to be licensed under the PSIA.
? Those whose responsibility it is to remove a wheel clamp (having not originally attached it), unblock or return a vehicle, or charge for any of those activities fall within the requirement to be licensed under the Private Security Industry Act (PSIA) 2001.
Groups removed from Schedule 2 of the Private Security Industry Act 2001:
? Certified Prisoner Custody Officers (PCOs), and Auxiliary Officers (AOs), who work in prisons.
? Detainee Custody Officers (DCOs) who undertake custodial and escort functions in respect of immigration detainees.
? Custody Officers (COs) who work in Secure Training Centres.
? PCOs certified to perform duties for the Prisoner Escort and Custody Service (PECS) and those contracted to the police under section 39(2) of the Police Reform Act 2002.
? Police CSOs (Community Support Officers) providing a service under contract or supervising contractors.
? Constables, special constables, cadets and civilian employees of the British Transport Police Authority.
? Members of the Civil Nuclear Police constabulary and other employees of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority.
? Constables employed by a harbour authority (Ports Police).
? Authorised Search Officers (ASOs) operating for the UK Immigration Service.

Left to right: Laurie Doust (ASC Secretary), Keith Carey (Salto Systems), Ramesh Gurdev (Salto Systems), Roy Sutherland (ASC Chairman)

Left to right: Simon Lambert (ASC Member), Roy Sutherland (ASC Chairman), Kevin Quinn (Acting ASC Secretary).

Roy also welcomed back Laurie Doust, ASC Secretary, from his most recent journey and said that "if Laurie goes on any more cruises, we'll have to club together and buy him a boat!".

Salto Systems sponsored the event, with Keith Carey giving an introduction to the company. Keith then handed over the meeting to Ramesh Gurdev, whose presentation included available access control technologies and how to increase access security. Ramesh concluded by giving a fascinating insight into the future of access of control, including trends and solutions.

Robert Powell of Integrated Payment Solutions provided information about Smart Cards and how the applications can be integrated. He also gave details about campus and company wide solutions. Robert concluded with his thoughts about facts and fictions of the Mifare world which were of great interest to the capacity audience.

An insight into the role and charitable aims of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) was given by Andrew Knights, Treasurer of the WCoSP.

Simon Lambert (ASC Member) gave an excellent and light hearted insight into the problems that can be faced when deciding what digital video recording systems to buy and install. His candid thoughts were well received by the audience.

Roy Sutherland brought the formal proceedings to a close by thanking all those who had provided the interesting presentations and to Salto Systems for sponsoring the event.

Roy reminded everyone that the next Business Club Seminar will be held on 9^th September 2010. He also mentioned that CONSEC, the ASC's annual international conference and exhibition, will be held on Thursday, 4 November 2010, at the RAF Museum at Hendon. He indicated that another exciting programme is being finalised for this year and that there are only a few spaces left for exhibitors.

Everyone then adjourned to the bar and to partake of a vast and delicious buffet luncheon, and to take the opportunity to chat with old friends and make new ones.

The ASC organises a number of prominent events during the year, which are of importance to both ASC members and others who are interested in security issues and technical innovations.

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