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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.

SIA to use Crimestoppers

12/09/06

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has announced that it has formed a partnership with the well known charity Crimestoppers, to offer an effective and anonymous means to report incidences of law breaking and dubious practise.

Without giving any personal or contact details, members of the security industry and public can serve their conscience and their community by whistle-blowing on unlicensed activity and calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Andy Drane, SIA Deputy Chief Executive said:

I have overall responsibility within the SIA for ensuring compliance with the legal requirements of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. To help achieve that, we at the SIA have to work smartly and punch well above our weight.

We do that through an intelligence-led approach, analysing the wide range of information we gather and by developing the intelligence to guide and target our enforcement actions.

I'm pleased to announce our partnership with Crimestoppers, they can offer a 24/7 service, operated by people expert in dealing with anonymous callers and in assessing the source and value of information. This will be reassuring to those who feel the need for a buffer between their supply of information and the SIA.

Crimestoppers is an independent registered charity that operates across the UK to help identify, prevent and reduce crime. This invaluable community service enables anyone with details of criminal activity to pass them on anonymously, without fear of exposure or retribution. Every call is treated with absolute anonymity so that nobody will know the identity of the caller.

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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