The SIA has been working with representatives from all sectors of the Private Security Industry to develop the standard for the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS).

The main working group, consisting of a cross section of sectors, defined the criteria and indicators that form the basis of the ACS. These were then verified with working groups from different sectors to ensure that the standard was relevant and appropriate to the whole industry. These working groups also identified key items that would be used as evidence of good practice during the assessment process. The SIA made this work available for wider consultation within the industry during January and early February. The deadline for the sending in comments has now passed

The number of responses received demonstrated an encouraging level of interest in work being undertaken to develop the ACS standard and within the SIA in general. There was a good balance of positive feedback and constructive comment. The SIA now have the task of assessing the comments and making any necessary adjustments to the standard. All feedback, along with the SIA response will be posted on the SIA website once the co-ordination work has been completed.

The SIA would like to thank all of the companies and individuals who took the time to read and comment on the ACS standard.

ACS Development Team

Further information
Visit the SIA web site for further information.
www.the-sia.org.uk