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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.