The Private Security Authority (PSA) is the independent statutory body in
Ireland
Ireland (, ; ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially Names of the Irish state, named Irelan ...
that regulates
private security services. It was established under the Private Security Services Act 2004. It is responsible for the protection of the public and clients of the security industry by promoting a high quality standards-based licensing system for businesses and individuals working in the industry.
Functions
*Control and supervision of persons providing security services and improving standards.
*Granting, renewing, suspending and revoking of
licence
A license (American English) or licence (Commonwealth English) is an official permission or permit to do, use, or own something (as well as the document of that permission or permit).
A license is granted by a party (licensor) to another part ...
s.
*Establishing and maintaining a register of licensees.
*Issuing
identity card
An identity document (abbreviated as ID) is a documentation, document proving a person's Identity (social science), identity.
If the identity document is a plastic card it is called an ''identity card'' (abbreviated as ''IC'' or ''ID card''). ...
s to licensees which must be on view when working.
* Specifying qualifications, standards or requirements for the granting of licences.
*Undertaking or commissioning research activities necessary for the planning, development and provision of those services.
*Establishing and maintaining a register of licensees.
*Specifying standards to be observed in the provision of security services.
*Administering a system of investigation and adjudication of complaints.
*Advising the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and keeping the Minister informed of developments that would assist in developing policy.
Sectors regulated
*
Door Supervisor,
* Installer of Electronic Security Equipment,
*
Security Guard
A security guard (also known as a security inspector, security officer, factory guard, or protective agent) is a person employed by a government or private party to protect the employing party's assets (property, people, equipment, money, etc.) ...
,
*
Providers of Protected forms of Transport,
*
Locksmiths,
* Supplier and Installers of
Safe
A safe (also called a strongbox or coffer) is a secure lockable enclosure used for securing valuable objects against theft or fire. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face being removable or hinged to form a door. The body ...
s,
*
Private Investigator
A private investigator (often abbreviated to PI; also known as a private detective, an inquiry agent or informally a wikt:private eye, private eye) is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. ...
s,
and
* Security Consultants.
These sectors are further divided to include event security and monitoring of
intruder alarm and
CCTV
Closed-circuit television (CCTV), also known as video surveillance, is the use of closed-circuit television cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place on a limited set of monitors. It differs from broadcast television in that the signa ...
equipment.
Register
It maintains a register of licensed providers of security services and a register of licensed employees and the services for which they are licensed to provide.
References
External links
Official WebsiteBuilding Security ServicesPSA Strategic Plan 2014-2017
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Physical security
Private security industry
Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Government agencies of the Republic of Ireland
Government agencies established in 2004