Accreditations & Compliances
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSI Act)
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) (www.the-sia.org.uk) exists to manage the licensing of the private security industry as set out in the PSI Act. It also aims to raise professional standards and skills, and to promote ‘best practice’.
Renaissance-ISC has, and continues to maintain, an active interest in all associated developments relating to the PSI Act. The SIA is expected to begin licensing private investigators, (to include professional surveillance operatives) in 2008/9. We are confident that we have the necessary internal protocols, procedures and quality management processes in place to satisfy the strictest criteria and believe that our ISO certification, through a UKAS-accredited agency, the NSI, illustrates our commitment to achieving and maintaining the highest professional standards. We also welcome the proposed competency (skills) strategy in support of licensing and feel that we have much to offer in developing the core competency specification
ISO 9001:2000
In May 2000 the company achieved certification to ISO 9001:2000, the internationally recognised Quality Management Standard.
www.iso.org
National Security Inspectorate (NSI)
The company is proud to hold the NSI’s Gold Award, (Certificate No 5238). The NSI is Renaissance-ISC ’s ISO certification agency. The NSI is itself accredited, by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
www.nsi.org.uk
United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
UKAS operates on behalf of the Government under a Memorandum of Understanding from the Department of Trade and Industry. It is the sole national accreditation body recognised by government to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certification, testing and inspection services. Accreditation by UKAS demonstrates the competence, impartiality and capability of these evaluators.
www.ukas.com
The Information Commissioner
Under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998, the company is registered with the Information Commissioner, (Registration No Z5659222).
www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk
The Human Rights Act 1998
This is an area in which currently, certification or registration is not possible. However, since the Act came into force in October 2000, the company has maintained a strict policy of compliance that is enshrined within our Code of Conduct signed by all our staff.
www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980042.htm
Ofcom (Office of Communications)
Under the Wireless Telegraphy Acts 1949 and 1998, Renaissance-ISC is registered with Ofcom, (Licence Number 19589).
www.ofcom.org.uk
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Renaissance-ISC recognises the importance of providing safe and environmentally healthy working conditions and practices, and fully accepts its legal responsibilities as an employer in meeting the duties imposed on it by the Act.
www.healthandsafety.uk/haswa.htm
Statutory Insurance Cover
Renaissance-ISC carries Motor, Employers Liability and Public Liability insurance cover, as well as Professional Indemnity insurance. Further details are available on request.