SSAIB Christmas and New Year Holidays
The SSAIB would like to wish you all the compliments of the season and would like to inform you that we will be closed from 1pm on the 24th December and will re-open on Monday the 5th January 2009.
SSAIB announces new PASSPORT certification scheme for firms that provide manned security services
On January 1st 2009, SSAIB launches its PASSPORT certification scheme for firms that provide Security Guarding, Mobile Patrols, Keyholding, Response Services, Door Supervision and CCTV Management and Operations. This scheme has been accredited by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) as meeting the operational requirements for its Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), and is ideal for firms that wish to achieve or maintain ACS approved status. For more information email Lynn Watts-Plumpkin at SSAIB.
Publication of ISO 9001:2008 “Quality management systems – Requirements”
Companies holding SSAIB certification for their quality management systems are advised that the 2008 version of BS EN ISO 9001:2008 is now published. The revised standard does not contain any new requirements and it is anticipated that quality management systems which are fully compliant with the 2000 version of the standard will continue to comply or will comply with minor adjustments. More details are available here.
VAT Changes to Police URN fees
ACPO (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) have announced that with effect from from 1st December 2008, the URN application fee will be reduced to £44.05 to reflect the reduction in VAT. This is expected to apply until 31st December 2009. For URN applications to Scottish forces, please note that a decision has not yet been notified by ACPO(S), and you should check the situation with the Scottish force concerned. More details are avaliable here
21st Century Network – Latest update for Cardiff Telephone Exchange Update
BT have now announced plans to changeover C and D exchanges to the new 21st Century Network.More details are avaliable here.
IFSEC 2009 - Register Now
SSAIB will be exhibiting at IFSEC 2009. The exhibition and conference will be held in Birmingham at the NEC as usual between 14th and 19th May, 2009. Come and visit us in Hall 4, stand D35.To register for IFSEC click here
