The Private Security Authority (PSA) ga, An tÚdarás Slándála Prı́obháidı́ is the independent statutory body in
Ireland
Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the s ...
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 (or licence) 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 party (licensee) as an element of an agreeme ...
s.
*Establishing and maintaining a register of licensees.
*Issuing
identity cards 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, 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.) from a variety ...
.
Providers of Protected forms of Transport,
Locksmiths,
Supplier and Installers of
Safe
A safe (also called a strongbox or coffer) is a secure lockable box 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 and ...
s,
Private Investigator
A private investigator (often abbreviated to PI and informally called a private eye), a private detective, or inquiry agent is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private investigators of ...
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 video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place, on a limited set of monitors. It differs from broadcast television in that the signal is not openly ...
equipment.
Registrar
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
Private Security Authority WebsiteIrish Security Industry Association WebsitePrivate Security & Training CompanyPSA Strategic Plan 2014-2017USPA Nationwide Security
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Government agencies of the Republic of Ireland
Government agencies established in 2004
Physical security
Private security industry
Department of Justice (Ireland)