# The Port Security Regulations 2009, Paragraph


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2048/schedule/6/paragraph/wrapper1n1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/port-security-regulations-2009/schedule-6/paragraph-wrapper1n1
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