The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is an independent, not-for-profit approvals body providing inspection services for the security and fire industries.

For over 30 years, NSI has been protecting the customer through insisting on the highest standards and operating the toughest inspection regime. Companies are inspected regularly, by highly qualified, full-time inspectors, to prove their ongoing delivery of the highest standards. NSI’s Customer Care support process reinforces the reliability and integrity of the companies it inspects.

All NSI schemes exceed the appropriate requirements of the Police, Fire Service and Insurers.

In today’s business world, with the increased emphasis on responsibility and self-assessment, being BAFE registered is a valuable commercial asset. Fire Protection Companies registered with BAFE benefit from this additional visible level of professional competence. This sets them apart from the everyday fire protection companies and gives their customers and prospects the peace of mind that they are buying from a reputable company, that can issue an independent third party certificate of conformity for the work carried out.

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is the professional trade association for the security industry in the UK. Its aim is to help its member companies succeed in an ever-changing and highly competitive business environment. A vitally important element of this is ensuring its members provide the highest possible standard of products and service to their customers.

The Investors in People Standard is a business improvement tool designed to advance an organisation’s performance through its people.

Developed in 1990 by a partnership of leading businesses and national organisations, the Standard helps organisations to improve performance and realise objectives through the management and development of their people. Since it was developed the Standard has been reviewed every three years to ensure that it remains relevant, accessible and attractive to all. The most recent review was completed in November 2004.

Approved Contractors Scheme (ACS) provides a universally recognised hallmark of quality for suppliers of private security services. The ACS accreditation mark enables procurers of private security services to distinguish between potential suppliers quickly, accurately and objectively. It provides assurance that the accredited provider has met a clearly defined and independently assessed set of quality standards throughout their business.