The Association of Chief Police Officers Scotland (ACPOS) has published its first ever Security Systems Policy, which will be implemented on the June 3 2002.
The Policy is aimed at reducing the high number of false alarms produced by security systems in Scotland and to ensure that all new security systems are installed, maintained and monitored to British Standards.

BSIA Technical Manager Alex Carmichael said, "The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland has worked in close consultation with the BSIA to produce this Policy. The message is clear: high standards are expected from alarms that enjoy Police response.

"All Scottish police forces have agreed to implement the Policy, so alarm companies and their customers based in Scotland can look forward to universal implementation."

There are some significant differences between the Scottish policy and the England, Wales and Northern Ireland policy. There is no mandatory requirement for confirmation technology in newly installed systems and confirmation technology is only being required to restore response. There is also a larger allowance for false alarms before Police response is lowered or withdrawn.

The policy can be downloaded at www.bsia.co.uk

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