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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.

ASC Letter to SIA 15th May 2007

08/01/08

Detail of the ASC response to SIA Consultation.

The Secretary,
42 Amis Avenue,
New Haw,
Addlestone,
Surrey
KT15 3ET

Tel: 07071 224865
Fax: 01932 345033
E-mail: info@securityconsultants.org.uk

ASC Ref: 6760/15/07 15th May 2007.

Security Consultant Survey
PO Box 49768
London
WC1V 6WY

Dear Sir
Licensing of Security Consultants

The Association of Security Consultants (ASC) is the members association for independent security consultants which was formed in 1991.

At the Council meeting of the ASC on 15th May your document 'Re: Security Consultants ? Proposal for long term delay to development of licensing' was discussed at length. I have been asked to respond on behalf of the Chairman and Council of the Association.

When the Private Security Industry Act 2001 was passed to include security consultant's the ASC, among many others, suggested at briefings and consultative meetings that the term 'security consultant' was too ill defined to be able to effectively issue licences. We also questioned the assumption that security consultants, such as those who are members of the ASC, would pose any threat to the public. Most work under contract for a client for whom the normal constraints and requirements of contract law would apply.

In the intervening period it has become apparent that the SIA has great difficulty in defining a 'security consultant' and, in particular differentiating between a genuine security consultant and others who calls (sic) themselves by that term but who are, in reality, salesmen for security related companies. It is our opinion that the latter are people who should be regulated but not under the name of 'security consultant'. They are the ones who may pose a risk to the public.

We are of the opinion that, to ensure that the needs of all interested parties are understood and met, a further long term delay as suggested should be made before any further approach is made in this sector.

Yours faithfully,

Laurie Doust, MBE, BA Secretary

The Secretary,
42 Amis Avenue,
New Haw,
Addlestone,
Surrey
KT15 3ET

Tel: 07071 224865
Fax: 01932 345033
E-mail: info@securityconsultants.org.uk

ASC Ref: 6760/15/07 15th May 2007.

Mr. A Drane
Acting Chief Executive
Security Industry Authority
4th Floor
50 Broadway
London SW1H 0SA

Dear Mr. Drane
The Association of Security Consultants

We request that all correspondence for the Association of Security Consultants (ASC) be addressed to the Secretary at the above address to ensure speedy response to all communications.

The ASC has responded to your document 'Re: Security Consultants ? Proposal for long term delay to development of licensing separately.

Yours sincerely

Laurie Doust, MBE, BA
Secretary

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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