The Port Security Regulations 2009

Regulation 23

SCHEDULE 6 Conditions to be fulfilled by a recognised security organisation

A recognised security organisation must be able to demonstrate—

(a) expertise in relevant aspects of port security;

(b) appropriate knowledge of port operations, including knowledge of port design and construction;

(c) appropriate knowledge of other security relevant operations potentially affecting port security;

(d) capability to assess the likely port security risks;

(e) ability to maintain and improve the port security expertise of its personnel;

(f) ability to monitor the continuing trustworthiness of its personnel;

(g) the ability to maintain appropriate measures to avoid unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, security-sensitive material;

(h) knowledge of relevant national and international legislation and security requirements;

(i) knowledge of current security threats and patterns;

(j) ability to recognise and detect weapons, dangerous substances and devices;

(k) ability to recognise, on a non-discriminatory basis, characteristics and behavioural patterns of persons who are likely to threaten port security;

(l) knowledge of techniques used to circumvent security measures; and

(m) knowledge of security and surveillance equipment and systems and their operational limitations.