Australian
Homeland Security Research Centre
Web site:
www.homelandsecurity.org.au
Company Information:
The primary aim of the Centre is to
provide informed, balanced advice in order to
enhance the quality of decisions at senior levels of
the public and private sectors in Australia.
The core business is to
provide strategic level and practical research,
analysis and education services to Australian
domestic security and counter-terrorism stakeholders
These include government, industry, the community
and the media.
Australian Security Industry Association
Limited (ASIAL)
Web site:
www.asial.com.au
Company
Information:
Established
in 1969, ASIAL has grown from a small
network of security companies to one
that today represents approximately 85%
of the security industry in Australia.
The
Association comprises
enterprises from large
corporate entities to small
and medium sized operations.
Our individual members (or
professional division)
represent managers and
operatives from various
security sectors, whilst our
Associate members include
some of the largest users of
security in Australia.
American Society
of Industrial Security INTERNATIONAL (ASIS)
Web site:
www.asisonline.org
Company Information:
ASIS International, with more than 33,000 members,
is the international organisation
for professionals responsible for security,
including managers and directors of security. In
addition, corporate executives and other management
personnel, as well as consultants, architects,
attorneys, and federal, state, and local law
enforcement, are becoming involved with ASIS to
better understand the constant changes in security
issues and solutions.
International Association
for biometrics
Web site:
www.iafb.org.uk
Company Information:
To promote the
development and implementation of Biometric
technologies, standards and applications through
education and awareness programs and the gathering
and dissemination of best practices.
International
Security Industry Organisation
(ISIO)
Web site:
www.intsi.org
Company Information: ISIO is an organisation
(virtually based - due to the global presence and
neutrality it deserves) dedicated to serving
Security Professionals:
The
International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC
Expo)
Web site:
isc.reedexpo.com
Company Information: The International
Security Conference & Exposition (ISC Expo) is the
foremost event serving the $38 billion security
market.
National
Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA)
Web site:
www.alarm.org
Company Information: National Burglar & Fire
Alarm Association (NBFAA) is the oldest and largest
non-profit organization representing the
professional alarm industry in
America. NBFAA's services include lobbying,
publications and professional certification through
The National Training School. NBFAA is actively
involved in false alarm reduction, consumer
education, code and standards development, and alarm
occupational licensing.
National
Security Australia
Web site:
www.nationalsecurity.gov.au
Company Information:
Whether or not something is suspicous can
depend on the circumstances. Look at the situation
as a whole. If it doesn't add up, call the
24-hour National Security Hotline on 1800 123
400. Trained operators take every call seriously
and you can remain anonymous. Information is passed
on to Australia's police and security agencies for
analysis and further investigation.
Security Agents Institute
of Western Australia
Web site:
www.saiwa.asn.au
Company Information:
Throughout Australia, there are a number of
security industry associations, institutes and
councils that have a common goal; to improve the
standards and professionalism in the security
industry, whilst liaising with Police and other
organisations in creating and implementing
strategies to reduce and prevent crime throughout
the country.
Western Australian Police Service
Commercial Agents
Web site:
Commercial Agents
Company Information:
The performance of Security, Crowd Control
and Inquiry activities within Western Australia are
governed by the Security and Related Activities
(Control) Act 1996 and Regulations.
This Act came into effect in April 1997 with the
intention of providing the Western Australian
community with a regulated industry based on known
standards of integrity, accountability and
competency.
Licences are issued initially for a period of one
or three years, and are renewed for periods of three
years. Applicants are required to demonstrate that
they meet standards of integrity and competency.
Licences may be refused or revoked where these
standards are not achieved or maintained.
People seeking to perform static or mobile guard
duties, crowd control or investigative work, must
carry the correct licence before they can commence
paid employment and must be employed by an
appropriately licensed Agent. Any person who wishes
to supply the services of any licensed person must
hold the correct Agent Licence.
The following security
exhibitions and links are proudly presented by
International Security Industry
Organisation (ISIO)
Web site:
www.intsi.org
