Hi I am alleging the following, just to clarify as said above YOU CANT GET A URN IF THE COMPANY IS NOT SSAIB OR NSI, SIMPLE.
this is our snip-it from the UK Police policy
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PPENDIX H
POLICE ADVICE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
SEEKING INFORMATION ON SECURITY COMPANIES
To obtain information on companies who supply and install security systems such as Intruder Alarms / Personal Attack Alarms / CCTV systems etc., within your locality, we advise you contact the following Independent Inspectorate Bodies who will furnish you with the relevant details (the Police are not able to provide this information): -
NSI
(National Security Inspectorate ) Sentinel House, 5 Reform Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 8BY Tel: 01628 637512 Fax: 01628 773367 Email:
[email protected] Website:
www.nsi.org.uk
SSAIB (Security Systems & Alarm Inspection Board)
7-11 Earsdon Road, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear. NE25 9SX
Tel: 0191 296 3242 Fax: 0191 296 2667 E-mail:
[email protected] Website:
www.ssaib.org
Independent Inspectorates are not-for-profit approval bodies who carry out inspection services for the security industry and protect customer interests. They themselves are governed by
UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service), the sole accreditation service recognised by the Government.
Please note - if you are also planning to invest in the type of security system that would receive
automatic police response to its alarm activations, then
only security companies ‘Approved’ by an Independent Inspectorate Body
and who are Listed with the Police Force in your locality are permitted to offer this service.
Once you have obtained details from an Independent Inspectorate Body of ‘Approved’ security companies, who install security systems in your locality to the required European/British Standards, compliant with the ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Police Response to Security Systems Policy, we advise: -
(a) Before disclosing personal security details, check the address and credentials of the company and proof of identify from their representative.
(b) You obtain written quotations from at least two security companies.
(c) Ask if the security company representative can provide you with a list of police rules for occupiers of ‘monitored’ alarmed premises and also written confirmation that they are currently registered with the Police Force in your area, for the transmission of alarm activations from new installations?
(d) You ensure that the quotation specifies that the installation will be to European/British Standards for that relevant security system. Also, does it include the terms of maintenance and monitoring contracts?
(e) Does the company operate a 24-hour call-out service and emergency attendance within four hours?
(f) Is the installation of a security system a requirement of my insurance company and if so, is the security company acceptable to my insurer?
PLEASE NOTE - When investing in Security Systems for your home or business it’s not advisable to deal with Cold Callers or telesales enquiries – you should avoid doing doorstep or telephone business. Many Traders who call at your door are honest and genuine; however, some are not and can be extremely persuasive. Examples of bad practices associated with cold-calling and door-step selling include - pressure selling, unclear contracts, over priced security systems and unduly raising the fear of crime. If members of the public have serious doubts about the legality or sales techniques being employed by this type of Security Company, they should contact the Police or Trading Standards for advice.
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I believe we offer a more personal service, our prices are cheaper, and we use NSI or SSAIB monitoring stations.
You can only get a URN if you are with the NSI or SSAIB, no matter what people say.
I or you could set up a monitoring station COST THOUSANDS OF POUNDS MIND YOU! and I or you can tell everyone that, whoever we are registered with as an example, "we are NSI" that would be correct as their office/monitoring station is, however, the installation would not be, simple.
Another issue read all your documents as there are some companies out there that own your monitoring chip/STU or communicator and if you leave their or break their contract, they as I have done in the past for big security companies working as an engineer, returned to site leave the alarm system and just take out the coms unit!!!
We as independent installers can use over 33 registered monitoring stations across the UK we use Aim Monitoring which is part of ADT Tyco
We offer a time time cost and we never ask you to take out monthly payments as an example lets just say your paying for monitoring to a company and the price is £25:00p mer month = £300.00p per year, ours would be £110.00p per year = 1 x payment up front!....... see where Im going?
My advice is use a local installation company NSI or SSAIB the are accepted by all Police forces in UK and insurance companies.
Have a great day.....