ASC

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