HARDWARE & SECURITY
“ Approved installers are subject to an ongoing inspection regime whereby they are required to demonstrate their technical competence and professionalism at least annually , or lose their approval . It ’ s far more than a one-off assessment . Anybody can check-out installers ’ credentials at the Inspectorates ’ websites . The key point is if the need is for automatic police response to an alarm it ’ s essential to deal with an approved installer who can ensure 24 / 7 alarm monitoring by an approved Alarm Receiving Centre .”
SSAIB chief executive Alex Carmichael commented : “ It ’ s surprising that the benefits of third-party certification aren ’ t more commonly recognised – as they can reassure customers that registered firms are working to the very highest of standards .
“ Through participation in standards development at national and European level , certification bodies – such as SSAIB – help to shape the nation ’ s security and safety standards , therefore we are able to inform others of standard issues that might impact upon service providers and end-users as well .
“ Here at SSAIB , we continue to review the range of schemes we offer to ensure that they meet the needs of both the marketplace and registered firms .
“ In addition , by using a third-party certificated provider , this will satisfy insurers that all reasonable precautions have been taken to mitigate risk and demonstrate that enough sufficient steps have been taken to prevent it .”
For further information , please visit www . policesecuritysystems . com
Gain a commercial advantage by becoming a Police Preferred Specification Alarm Installer
» FOLLOWING INCREASING INDUSTRY interest Secured by Design ( SBD ), the official police security initiative , has created an SBD Alarm Standard for alarm installation companies .
The commercial advantages to being an SBD Alarm Installer include :
• Only SBD Alarm Installers and other SBD members are permitted to promote the term ‘ Police Preferred Specification ’ and use the logos and trademarks associated with the Scheme on their products , advertising and PR
• The police service signpost customers looking for security products to the SBD website , where a comprehensive list of companies that produce products that meet SBD Police Preferred Specification can be found . This will include SBD Alarm Installers .
• Customers will have enhanced levels of reassurance that an SBD Alarm Installation company meets the exacting standards of the Police Service , which is likely to lead to more sales
• SBD Alarm Installation companies will have access to exhibition opportunities at SBD events nationwide , providing access to an important police audience
The new standard is not a replacement for the National Police Chiefs ’ Council Security Systems Policy ( NPCC SSP ) or an alternative for certification by one of the UKAS accredited certification bodies NSI or SSAIB . It incorporates existing criteria , whilst building on police and industry knowledge to produce a new enhanced Alarm Standard that will provide a high quality alarm system and reduce false calls .
‘ gain a marketing advantage ’
Installers meeting the SBD Alarm Standard now have the option of joining this SBD scheme , following an assessment from their respective Alarm Inspectorate body , enabling buyers to have confidence in installers utilising the trusted ‘ Police Preferred Specification ’ branding and installers to utilise the ‘ Police Preferred Specification ’ branding and gain a marketing advantage .
Anyone who is interested in becoming a police recognised alarm system installer can register their interest at www . policesecuritysystems . com / contact-us
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