WA Security Industry Code of Conduct (WA)

24 December 2010	GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA	6841
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In accordance with Regulation 54A(5) of the Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997, the WA Security Industry Code of Conduct (which has been approved by the Minister for Police) is published in the Government Gazette.	K. J. O'CALLAGHAN APM, Commissioner of Police.

SECURITY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES (CONTROL) ACT 1996

Section 94(2)(a)

WA SECURITY INDUSTRY CODE OF CONDUCT

6842 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 24 December 2010

WA SECURITY INDUSTRY CODE OF CONDUCT

This Code of Conduct is formulated under the provisions of Section 94 of the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and complies with Regulation 54A of the Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997.
The Code outlines the responsibilities for ALL licensees carrying out tasks relating to the provision of supplying, consultation, installation and management of security services in Western Australia. This Code of Conduct will-

• Promote consumer and community confidence;
• Improve the safety of the community and employees;

• Promote ethical and professional conduct;

• Ensure that operators comply with applicable Federal and Western Australian legislation, in particular the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and the Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997.

Minimum Standards of the Professional Code of Conduct

Persons engaged in the provision of security or related services as detailed above shall-

• Conduct their professional activities with respect to and promotion of the public interest;

• At all times act with integrity in their dealings with the regulatory authority, clients, suppliers, employees, fellow licence holders and the general public;

• Not intentionally disseminate false or misleading information, whether written, spoken or implied, nor conceal any relevant fact;

• Maintain truth, accuracy and good taste in advertising and sales promotion;

• Not represent conflicting or competing interests without the express consent of those concerned and only after full disclosure of all relevant facts to all interested parties;

• Refrain from knowingly associating with any organisation or industry participants who use unethical, improper or illegal methods for obtaining business;

• Not intentionally injure the professional reputation or practice of another person;

• In the event that evidence is obtained relating to another licensed person being guilty of unethical practices or non compliance with the requirements of the Act or Regulations, inform either the Regulator and/or Security Industry Association of which they are a member.

I undertake to contribute to the body of knowledge for improvement of the profession by exchanging
information and experience with industry participants.
I acknowledge, any breach of this Code may result in disciplinary action in accordance with section

67(1a) (d) of the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996.

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