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The BSIA's mission is to be the voice of the professional security industry, supporting and encouraging excellence.

Our vision through the BSIA's "3 E's" strategy, is to educate, elevate and evolve, across all aspects of security.

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In addition, BSIA events and training serve as a crucial platform for professional development, learning experiences from industry experts and peers and the advancement of security standards.
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The BSIA Library provides documentation and guidance for both members and non-members, helping to understand and meet security regulatory requirements.
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The BSIA are involved in a number of initiatives, designed to enhance resilience in specific security industry sectors.
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Part of the BSIA's mission is to raise skillsets and standards across the professional security sector, working with various industry stakeholders to attract new talent.
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Alarm Receiving Centres

An Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), also known as a monitoring centre, is a secure facility where alarm signals from security systems (intruder alarms, CCTV, fire alarms, lone workers, etc.) are received and assessed by trained operators.

An accredited ARC is one that meets specific British and international standards, plays a critical role in monitoring and responding to alarm signals. Learn more in the latest guidance section.

The professional Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) security market in the UK is undergoing significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and evolving customer expectations. Find out more industry news.

The ARC section brings together a diverse range of viewpoints to help drive the ARC marketplace forward, helping ensure best practice is adopted and end users appreciate the value of a monitored solution. Members include professional ARC's and leading technolgy providers.