Home Editor's Blog News Special Reports Directory Events Advertise Submit Your News About Us Guides News by Zone I News by Date I News by Category   Home Company Directory National Security Inspectorate Free Newsletter Register for our Free Newsletters Zones Access Control Alarms Biometrics Detection Deutsche Zone (German Zone) Education, Training and Professional Services Government Programmes Guarding, Equipment and Enforcement Industrial Computing Security IT Security Physical Security Surveillance View All Other Carouselweb publications   Company Directory National Security Inspectorate Sentinel House 5 Reform Road Maidenhead SL6 8BY UK [t] +44 1628 637512 The National Security Inspectorate grew from the merger of NACOSS which was a standards body for the alarm industry and ISI which was and inspectorate for the manned guarding industry. Now, the NSI provides a standard setting role for these areas and for fire protection. The mission of the NSI is to improve standards in both the fire and security industries and provides approval certification to suppliers in these markets. To achieve certification, companies must prove on-going competence, meet European and British industrial standards, have comprehensive liability insurance and have a screening system in place for security staff members along with continuous training and development. Industry body enters CCTV training partnership 23 September, 2013 The National Security Inspectorate and Facewatch will be offering certification programs for online police crime reporting using CCTV surveillance Marketing Expert Joins The NSI Team 23 July, 2010 Experienced professional joins the National Security Inspectorate in the role of Sales and Marketing Manager Chief Executive Retires From the NSI 29 June, 2010 The UK's National Security Inspectorate will lose its Chief Executive in November as Andrew White takes retirement Contract Quality Marque scheme to raise guarding standards 04 November, 2009 The NSI's Contract Quality Marque Scheme for SIA approved contractors aims to raise the standard of security guarding in the UK Manned guarding certification scheme explained at IFSEC 10 April, 2009 The NSI stand at IFSEC in Birmingham in May will be the venue for gaining information on the organisation's certification schemes relating to electronic security system installers and manned guarding companies Investors in People award for National Security Inspectorate 21 May, 2008 Attainment of standards set by the Investors in People Award demonstrates NSI's commitment to the development of its human resources. NSI sponsors IFSEC apprentice skills challenge. 17 April, 2008 Popular apprentice skills challenge at the IFSEC security exhibition to be sponsored this year by the National Security Inspectorate. SIA approved contractor status via passport route. 15 April, 2008 The NSI can provide SIA Approved Contractor Scheme membership to companies with NSI Cash Services Gold status. New Approved Contractor Scheme entry route. 04 March, 2008 The SIA and NSI offer a new route of approval for contractors involved in manned guarding, door supervision and CCTV monitoring. Regional Inspector appointed by NSI for Ireland and Eire. 25 January, 2008 New recruit to provide inspection and approval support for security companies in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. NSI team member receives BSIA award 17 July, 2007 NSI Technical Manager recognised for improvements in security industry standards. UKAS approval for NSI certification scheme 02 July, 2007 Certification for environmental management systems from the National Security Inspectorate receives approval from UKAS. Swift Alarms director appointed to NACOSS council. 30 May, 2007 New chairman to oversee NACOSS council discussions with approved companies. Inspection services for Telecare industry 16 May, 2007 National Security Inspectorate wins bid to provide inspection services for Telecare industry members