This is the English text from a recent leaflet issued by the Cyprus Security Association in cooperation with the Cyprus Police
COOPERATION POLICE – PRIVATE SECTOR FOR LEGAL AND QUALITY SAFETY
ONLY FROM CERTIFIED LICENCED COMPANIES CSA CYPRUS SECURITY ASSOCIATION
PRIVATE SERVICES AND SECURITY SYSTEMS
Warning!! Do you know that ...?
- Companies and individuals that offer security services are governed by law
- The provision of security services without a licence from the Police is ILLEGAL
- Offending companies are prosecuted and can serve up to two (2) years imprisonment and/or
a monetary fine up to €30,000
- Every eligible company has a special licence with a specific valid period, is known and checked
by the Police
- The services that are covered by law are:
1. Research & Design of an electronic and natural security system
2. Electronic Security – alarm systems closed circuit surveillance systems, fire systems, access controlled
areas, etc.
3. Maintenance of centralised alarm system, control and transmission systems
4. Static Guard Systems - homes, businesses private / semi-‐public / public organisations, events,
conferences, competitions, athletic / artistic / wedding events, shows or other movable property
5. Motorised Patrol Services – home, company premises and property
6. Valuables Transportation - protection and transport of cash, documents, valuables
7. VIP Escort – protection of individuals
8. Research Services (Detective) - identifying missing persons, prevention or uncovering industrial
espionage, damage or loss of property rights or interest
9. Control and Organisation of Traffic on private property for protection
The Cyprus Police is always by your side to inform and guide you. For better, stronger security
and protection of families, your workplace and your property.
DO NOT request a study or proposal from non-‐licenced companies or individuals
DO NOT accept visits to your private property or workplace from illegal companies or
individuals
DO NOT encourage or have any communication under any circumstances with illegal companies
or individuals
DO NOT give any information or details that pertain to your personal safety to illegal companies
or individuals
For security services always ask for identity and the authorisation certificate of any individual
and company.
- YES to safety
- YES to being legal and within the law
- YES to only legal, licenced professionals
YOUR BENEFITS to Security Systems ONLY from licenced companies and individuals
- Obtain reliable security services due to the continuous and thorough control of the Police
- Get quality security services from legal companies and individuals
- Know who enters the house or workplace
- Know who holds perhaps the most sensitive information on your privacy, security and
protection of your family, property and company
- The Police also knows who is servicing you
- Be fully harmonised with the relevant legislation and do not encourage or participate in any
illegal activities
Contact Details:
Cyprus Police Website: www.police.gov.cy
Office for the handling of Personal Security Services. Tel. 22808022, 22808061, 22808073,
Fax. 22808951
Cyprus Security Association (CSA). Website: www.cyprussecurityassociation.com
Email kysea@ccci.org.cy
PO Box 21455, 1509 Nicosia, Tel 22889890, Fax 22667593