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SSAIB manned services scheme manager Stephen Grieve
The SSAIB has become the first certification body to gain UKAS accreditation against British Standard 102000 for investigative services.
The fire, security and telecare certification body for UK and Ireland has already conducted pilot assessments with numerous companies working in this field as part of its UKAS assessment.
BS102000’s recommendations cover the conduct, management, staffing and operational accountability of providers of investigative services. Launched by the Government in 2013 the standard is designed to help investigative service providers demonstrate their accountability to prospective customers.
“We’ve been waiting a long time to gain this additional accreditation, but I am delighted that all of our preparations and efforts have now reached fruition,” says the SSAIB’s manned services scheme manager Stephen Grieve, who’ll be managing the new investigative services scheme.
This is a new sector for us and I’m looking forward to extending our reputation for offering high levels of certification service and customer support in other market areas to the investigative community.”
Says Association of British Investigators president Tony Imossi: “BS102000 sets out the various areas of work ordinarily covered by a professional investigator for the commercial, domestic and professional markets and certification by a UKAS accredited auditor, such as SSAIB, is the ultimate verified quality assurance available in the investigation sector.”
The Home Office says it expects statutory licensing of the industry to come into force during the next Parliamentary session, which begins in May 2015.
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SSAIB Gains UKAS Accreditation Against Investigative Services StandardThe fire, security and telecare certification body for UK and Ireland has already conducted pilot assessments with numerous companies working in this field as part of its UKAS assessment.
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