What is this standard about?
This is a new code of practice giving recommendations on how to provide mobile security services.
Who is this standard for?
It’s for security services providers and users, which encompasses:
SIA Approved Contractors
Organizations providing security services
Organizations installing alarm systems
Those responsible for security systems in buildings
Security service training officers
Facilities management companies
Security companies
The retail, sports, entertainment and airports sectors
Prisons, probation and police services
Local government
Why should you use this standard?
It gives recommendations for the management, staffing and operation of an organization providing mobile patrol services.
This British Standard assists procurers of mobile patrol services such as security companies and agencies, building management companies, local authorities and those promoting compliance.
NOTE: This British Standard does not apply to lone worker response services, static site guarding and keyholding and response services. Recommendations for keyholding and response services are given in BS 7984-1 . Recommendations for lone worker response services are given in BS 7984-2 . Recommendations for static site guarding are given in BS 7499 .
Elements of keyholding are also contained in