About Us :: Industry Links

ASIS Chapter 208 - the UK chapter of ASIS International, the world's largest association of security professionals (with links to the parent organisation's website). www.asis.org.uk

Association of British Insurers (ABI) - The Association of British Insurers is the trade association for the UK's insurance industry, representing around 400 companies. www.abi.org.uk

Association of British Investigators (ABI) - the Association of British Investigators is a professional body for private investigators working in the United Kingdom. www.assoc-britishinvestigators.org.uk

The Association of Burglary Insurance Surveyors - representing over 500 surveyors employed by the insurance companies to assess security risk and specify products and services. www.abis.org.uk

Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) - The Association represents Chief Constables in England and Wales. It influences policy on policing and represents the views of senior officers to the Home Office and elsewhere. www.acpo.police.uk

Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers (APPSS) – website currently under development. www.appss.org.uk

Association of Security Consultants (ASC) – a body representing security consultants in the UK. www.securityconsultants.org.uk

Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO) – body representing heads of university campus security in the UK. www.aucso.org.uk

British Security Industry Association (BSIA) – A trade association representing manufacturers and service providers in the UK security industry. www.bsia.co.uk

British Transport Police - Britain's National Police Service for the Railways. www.enterprise.net/british-transport-police

Business Crime Check - This site aims to connect those actively involved in reducing business crime across the UK. www.crimecheck.co.uk

CCTV Information - Website which provides information on various aspects of CCTV - produced by CCTV consultants who are active in the industry. www.cctv-information.co.uk

CCTV Users Group – representing the users of CCTV systems, in town centres, retail, and other public and private organisations. www.cctvusergroup.com

Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence - independent academic research institute in the United Kingdom dedicated to the study of terrorism and political violence. www.st-and.ac.uk/academic/intrel/research/cstpv

Churchill Recruitment - specialist security recruitment agency. www.churchillrecruitment.net

Cogent Security Solutions - independent security consultants. www.cogentsecurity.co.uk

Court Service —an executive agency of the Lord Chancellor's Department, it provides administrative support to courts and tribunals, including the High Court, the Crown Court and the county courts. www.courtservice.gov.uk

Crime Concern — Crime Concern is a national crime reduction organisation that works with national and local agencies to create safer communities. www.crimeconcern.org.uk

Crime Reduction — government's on-line information resource for crime reduction. It aims to promote the active exchange of information, ideas and experience. www.crimereduction.gov.uk/

Crime Reduction (Vehicles) — shows you how you can outsmart the car criminal. www.secureyourmotor.gov.uk

Crimestoppers — Do you know who is committing crimes? Ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 and you are guaranteed anonymity - no one will ask for your name, call round asking you to sign a statement, or get you to come to court. www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Crimezone — developed in partnership with Derbyshire Constabulary, it combines breaking crime stories with features on crime and crime prevention. www.crimezone.co.uk

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority — information about the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. Offers help to potential applicants when applying for compensation and completing a personal injury or fatal injury application form. www.cica.gov.uk

Criminal Justice System online - Online resource enabling prospective jurors and witnesses to take virtual tours of dozens of courts nationwide and learn more about the criminal justice sytem. www.cjsonline.org

Criminal Records Bureau — The CRB - an executive agency of the Home Office - is set up to help organisations make safer recruitment decisions. By providing wider access to criminal record information, the CRB will help employers in the public, private and voluntary sectors identify candidates who may be unsuitable for certain work, especially that involving contact with children or other vulnerable members of society. www.crb.gov.uk

Crown Prosecution Service — The CPS is the Government Department which prosecutes people in England and Wales who have been charged by the police with a criminal offence. www.cps.gov.uk

Data Protection Registrar - Home page of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. http://www.dataprotection.gov.uk/

Detectives UK — UK Detectives , Investigators, Surveillance Operatives, Security, Observation Specialists, Process Servers, Legal Assistance, Expert Witnesses, Local Authority Searches, Company Searches and other related security services. www.detectivesuk.com

Electrical Contractors Association - Representing electrical, security, engineering and building services. www.eca.co.uk

EPIC (Ex-Police in Industry and Commerce) - an association of former Police Officers in the UK who are involved with security in industry and commerce. www.epic-uk.com

Forensic Science Service — A government agency of the Home Office and a market leader in the supply of forensic science services to police forces in England and Wales. Also a source of training, consultancy, and scientific support. www.fss.org.uk

GMB Commercial Services Section - The Commercial Services Section combines nearly 70,000 GMB members working in professional and service industries in the private sector. www.gmb.org.uk/docs/index-doc.asp?WorkUnitID=9

Guild of Security Professionals - a charitable organisation, raising funds to support educational and other charitable activity, promoting high ethical standards and facilitating social networking for all the members, both within the profession and with other business people. www.professionalsecurity.co.uk/guild/ 

Home Office - Research and Statistics — We provide information that helps Ministers and policy makers take evidence-based decisions, and also helps the police, probation service, the courts, immigration officials and firefighters to do their jobs as effectively as possible. www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/index.htm

Home Office — The Home Office is the Government department responsible for internal affairs (including policing) in England and Wales. www.homeoffice.gov.uk

InfoLaw — Commercial legal information portal with some public sections. www.infolaw.co.uk

Institute of Professional Investigators (IPI) - Membership of the Institute is recognised as a professional qualification by a number of overseas countries including the European Community. www.ipi.org.uk

International Professional Security Association (IPSA) - The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) was formed over 40 years ago to ensure professionalism in the management of security operations. It has over 4,000 members and operates in over 56 countries worldwide. www.ipsa.org.uk

Joint Security Industry Council (JSIC) – Umbrella organisation for the UK security industry which brings together over 40 organisations to discuss and debate issues and share representation to Government, police and industry. www.jsic.co.uk

Law Links — Legal information portal administered by the University of Kent Law School. http://library.ukc.ac.uk/library/lawlinks

Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) – representing locksmiths in the UK. Website includes directory of MLA members. www.locksmiths.co.uk

Metropolitan Police — The largest police force in the UK, with several important specialist functions. www.met.police.uk

National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders (NACRO) - Since 1966 we've worked to give ex-offenders, disadvantaged people and deprived communities the help they need to build a better future. www.nacro.org.uk

National Association of Healthcare Security (NAHS) - non profit making professional organisation of Healthcare Managers in the United Kingdom who are responsible for security. It works to improve security in healthcare facilities through training and the exchange of information and experiences. www.nahs.org.uk

National Association of Security Dog Users (NASDU) - To achieve and promote National Standards for ALL Trainers, Handlers and Dogs used within the Security Industry. www.k9netuk.com/training/nasdu

National Crime Squad —targets criminal organisations committing serious and organised crime which transcends national and international boundaries, typically drug trafficking, illegal arms trafficking, money laundering, contract killings, counterfeit currency, kidnap and extortion. www.nationalcrimesquad.police.uk

National Criminal Intelligence Service —concerned with serious and organised crime in the UK and throughout the world. Developing intelligence on serious criminality, NCIS works with law enforcement agencies, governments and other relevant agencies, nationally and internationally. www.ncis.co.uk

National Security Inspectorate (NSI) – comprising NACOSS and ISI, NSI inspects service providers, including alarm installers and manned security companies, for compliance with quality standards. www.nsi.org.uk

Neighbourhood Watch — Information about neighbourhood and street watch schemes: "Getting together with your neighbours can prevent local crime." www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

Parliament — the United Kingdom Parliament, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. www.parliament.uk

Police - online notification of non-emergency crimes — To be used only for non-emergency crimes. In an emergency, always dial 999. www.online.police.uk

Police Federation — The Police Federation of England and Wales is the representative body to which every police officer below the rank of Superintendent belongs. It was established by the Police Act 1919 to provide the police with a means of bringing their views on welfare and efficiency to the notice of the government and the police authorities. http://polfed.org.uk/polfed2.html

Police Information Technology Organisation — PITO is a public body set up to develop IT support with the police. www.pito.org.uk

The Police Reform Bill - Home Office website with information about the Police Reform Bill. http://www.policereform.gov.uk/

Police Services in the UK — government listing of all police-related organisations in the UK. www.police.uk

Policing and Reducing Crime Unit — The Unit in the Home Office which sponsors and undertakes research and development to improve and strengthen the police service, and identifies and disseminates good policing practice in consultation with Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary. www.homeoffice.gov.uk/prghome.htm

Policing Law — This web site is designed to inform anyone interested in the criminal justice system of the United Kingdom about what's happening, and with a particular emphasis on police orientated issues. www.policelaw.co.uk

Private Security Industry Act 2001 - formed to co-ordinate discussion and debate on the Act, and to represent the interests of ALL practicing private investigators in England and Wales on licensing issues following the enactment of The Private Security Industry Act 2001. www.psiact.org.uk

Professional Surveillance Association (PSA) - to establish and maintain the highest possible standards in the surveillance profession. www.thepsa.net

Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/ripa/ripact.htm

Secured by Design - the UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of designing out crime. http://www.securedbydesign.com/

Security Industry Training Organisation (SITO) – The National Training Organisation for the security industry. www.sito.co.uk

Security Service (MI5) —the UK's security intelligence agency. Its purpose is to protect national security, to safeguard the economic well-being of the UK against threats from overseas, and to support the law enforcement agencies in preventing and detecting serious crime. www.mi5.gov.uk

Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) – inspects security service providers, including alarm installers and manned security companies, for compliance with quality standards. www.ssaib.org

SecurityXchange - an online trading portal which promises to significantly reduce the cost of transactions between suppliers and purchasers. www.securityxchange.co.uk

Security Watchdog – aims to help manned guarding companies improve on their on-site performance for the benefit of their clients and for the long-term interests of the Industry. www.securitywatchdog.org.uk

Serious Fraud Office — investigates and prosecutes serious and complex fraud in the United Kingdom. www.sfo.gov.uk

Special Constabulary — This site is for members of the Special Constabulary. www.special-constabulary.com

SSR Personnel Services - specialists in recruitment services for the security industry.

• www.ssr-personnel.com

• www.executive-profiles.co.uk

• www.jobsinfire.net 

• www.jobsincctv.com

• www.retailsecurityjobs.com

• www.globalsecurityjobs.com - going live soon.

• www.jobs-in-safety.com

StatBase - UK national statistics online — www.statistics.gov.uk/themes/crime_justice/

Anti-terrorism website - The Home Office's anti-terrorism web page, with links to other useful resources. www.homeoffice.gov.uk/terrorism/

Trace - Over the past 12 years, Trace has assisted in the identification and recovery of over £65 million of stolen art, antiques and collectables, making it the most effective service available today for the detection and retrieval of valued possessions. www.trace.co.uk

Wired Gov - Wired-gov is the single most comprehensive point of reference for HM Government news, delivering up-to-the-minute personalised news from over 100 departments and agencies direct to your desk top. www.wired-gov.net

World Association Of Professional Investigators (WAPI) - promotes the investigative profession internationally and provides networking opportunities through which members can exchange ideas, knowledge, methods, advice, education and working assignments. www.wapi.com