1 July 2008:The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is pleased to announce that there are now over 500 SIA approved contractors.

Remploy CCTV, which employs people with disabilities and health conditions and operates public space surveillance systems throughout the UK, was the 500th company to gain accreditation.

To mark this occasion, Mike Wilson, SIA Chief Executive and Andrew Shepherd, Assistant Director ACS presented Remploy CCTV's General Manager Steve Jones, Marketing Manager Chris Ford and Operations Manager David Hollingworth with their ACS plaque and certificates at their offices.

Mike Wilson said:

"With 500 companies now joined, the SIA's Approved Contractor Scheme is the standard of choice for most of the private security industry. The scheme continues to grow as companies realise that being ACS is good for business.

I am particularly glad to welcome Remploy CCTV into the scheme in view of the company's special role. CCTV offers disabled people a real opportunity to develop and use skills to protect the public, and I am delighted Remploy CCTV has chosen the ACS to help it achieve this."

Steve Jones said:

"Remploy CCTV continually strives to be the best in the business, and gaining ACS accreditation is another important milestone in our development. Our clients will be further assured now that we have been recognised by the SIA as a recognised service provider, all of which will help us achieve our ambitious plans for business development and growth."

Notes to Editors:

Electronic images are available from Jessica Clinkett, SIA Media Relations Officer.

Number of Approved Contractors = 505* as of 30 June 2008.

* Please note that contractors may be approved in more than one sector.

The Register of Approved Contractors lists all of the organisations that have met the requirements for the Approved Contractor Scheme.

Remploy's website: www.remploy.co.uk.