Background Investigations

What is BS 7858:2012 and why is it important?

There is only one recognised benchmark for performing candidate and employee screening within UK and beyond and that is British Standard BS 7858:2012 “Security screening of individuals employed in a security environment – Code of Practice”.

People are a valuable asset to any business and BS7858 for Security Screening can help you make the right choices when employing staff.

This BSI standard guides an employer through the necessary steps to ensure that potential employees present no known risk to their organisation. This should be done prior to their employment but can be completed within 12 weeks of commencing employment.

There are a large number of items to check and some take detailed and experienced understanding. Employee vetting is actually a fairly complex administrative issue to find and collate all of the information needed and analyse these correctly.

The BS7858:2012 comprises of the following checks

Identity checks

• ID confirmation
• Five years address history
• Right to Work check
• Character references
• SIA Licence check (if applicable)

Financial checks

• Bankruptcy / Insolvency / IVA
• CCJ (Up to £10,000)
• Credit score

Employment Checks

• 5 or 10-years employment history
• Gap referencing (more in depth and extended to 31 days)

Criminal records

• Basic Disclosure

Why choose CRI group as your ultimate vetting partner?

Vetting individuals is not a simple process, especially for the smaller company that has little in the way of in-house HR capability. Outsourcing this to an experienced company like CRI Group makes sense, not only from the point of view of cost and efficiency but also as a way of ensuring compliance with BS 7858:2012.

Here at CRI Group, we understand the importance of screening potential employees, minimising the risk from individuals that may take advantage of employment for their own personal gain. Through fully compliant BS 7858:2012 vetting procedure, CRI Group differentiate itself from purported investigators who engage in unscrupulous activity

Our low overheads enable us to provide competitive pricing whilst still keeping to our own high standards. As an investigations company we have a meticulous approach, are naturally resourceful and able to turnaround highly accurate, fully compliant BS 7858 vetting & screening quicker than our competitors.

Wrong hires ruin business. Protect your business today. Click Here to contact us.

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What is BS 102000:2018 and why is it important?

British Standards Institute (BSI) worked closely with the Association of British Investigators (ABI) to create a standard code of practice for the provision of investigative services. This code is known as BS 102000.

It provides a broad set of procedures to help investigative providers adhere to industry best practice. It also draws attention to case management procedures, data handling regulations and the employment practices that apply to investigations.

The requirements for the award of BS 102000 are strict and are comparable with the requirements needed to be a full member of the Association of British Investigators (ABI). ABI is recognised as the premier professional body for private investigators working in the UK and beyond.

The first edition (2013) is now superseded by the 2018 edition and has been expanded to include a wider range of investigative sectors. Companies certified to BS 102000: 2018 have to commit to undergo ongoing independent external verification of their compliance therefore assuring customers of the highest standards of quality and service delivery

BS 102000:2018 certified investigative companies follow industry best practices

The BS 102000:2018 is awarded after evaluating that the company is following industry best practicing in

• Conducting investigations
• Conduct interviews
• Searching for information and preserving evidence
• Surveillance techniques
• Understanding and working to relevant laws and standards
• Presenting report findings

Continual Professional Development is also a requirement of BS 102000:2018 Code of practice for the provision of investigative services

BS 102000: 2018 Certification as a leverage point for CRI Group

Achieving BS 102000:2018 certification has positioned CRI Group at the forefront of the private investigation industry. Furthermore, this certification has also helped CRI group to differentiate itself from purported investigators who engage in unscrupulous activity.

This certification means our clients can continue to engage our services with complete confidence in our business practices and moral values.

To discuss how BS 102000:2018 certified CRI Group’s investigators can help your organisation or to request a free no-obligation assessment please click Here to contact us.

In 2019, the Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Centre of Excellence announced that U.S.-based International Accreditation Service (IAS) has accredited its ABAC Certification services for administering the ISO 37001:2016 anti-bribery standard.

In 2018, CRI Group has been granted accreditation by the Emirates International Accreditation Centre the scope of ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System Conformity Assessment Body.

What is BS 7858:2012 and why is it important?

There is only one recognised benchmark for performing candidate and employee screening within UK and beyond and that is British Standard BS 7858:2012 “Security screening of individuals employed in a security environment – Code of Practice”.

People are a valuable asset to any business and BS7858 for Security Screening can help you make the right choices when employing staff.

This BSI standard guides an employer through the necessary steps to ensure that potential employees present no known risk to their organisation. This should be done prior to their employment but can be completed within 12 weeks of commencing employment.

There are a large number of items to check and some take detailed and experienced understanding. Employee vetting is actually a fairly complex administrative issue to find and collate all of the information needed and analyse these correctly.

The BS7858:2012 comprises of the following checks

Identity checks

• ID confirmation
• Five years address history
• Right to Work check
• Character references
• SIA Licence check (if applicable)

Financial checks

• Bankruptcy / Insolvency / IVA
• CCJ (Up to £10,000)
• Credit score

Employment Checks

• 5 or 10-years employment history
• Gap referencing (more in depth and extended to 31 days)

Criminal records

• Basic Disclosure

Why choose CRI group as your ultimate vetting partner?

Vetting individuals is not a simple process, especially for the smaller company that has little in the way of in-house HR capability. Outsourcing this to an experienced company like CRI Group makes sense, not only from the point of view of cost and efficiency but also as a way of ensuring compliance with BS 7858:2012.

Here at CRI Group, we understand the importance of screening potential employees, minimising the risk from individuals that may take advantage of employment for their own personal gain. Through fully compliant BS 7858:2012 vetting procedure, CRI Group differentiate itself from purported investigators who engage in unscrupulous activity

Our low overheads enable us to provide competitive pricing whilst still keeping to our own high standards. As an investigations company we have a meticulous approach, are naturally resourceful and able to turnaround highly accurate, fully compliant BS 7858 vetting & screening quicker than our competitors.

Wrong hires ruin business. Protect your business today. Click Here to contact us.

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What is BS 102000:2018 and why is it important?

British Standards Institute (BSI) worked closely with the Association of British Investigators (ABI) to create a standard code of practice for the provision of investigative services. This code is known as BS 102000.

It provides a broad set of procedures to help investigative providers adhere to industry best practice. It also draws attention to case management procedures, data handling regulations and the employment practices that apply to investigations.

The requirements for the award of BS 102000 are strict and are comparable with the requirements needed to be a full member of the Association of British Investigators (ABI). ABI is recognised as the premier professional body for private investigators working in the UK and beyond.

The first edition (2013) is now superseded by the 2018 edition and has been expanded to include a wider range of investigative sectors. Companies certified to BS 102000: 2018 have to commit to undergo ongoing independent external verification of their compliance therefore assuring customers of the highest standards of quality and service delivery

BS 102000:2018 certified investigative companies follow industry best practices

The BS 102000:2018 is awarded after evaluating that the company is following industry best practicing in

• Conducting investigations
• Conduct interviews
• Searching for information and preserving evidence
• Surveillance techniques
• Understanding and working to relevant laws and standards
• Presenting report findings

Continual Professional Development is also a requirement of BS 102000:2018 Code of practice for the provision of investigative services

BS 102000: 2018 Certification as a leverage point for CRI Group

Achieving BS 102000:2018 certification has positioned CRI Group at the forefront of the private investigation industry. Furthermore, this certification has also helped CRI group to differentiate itself from purported investigators who engage in unscrupulous activity.

This certification means our clients can continue to engage our services with complete confidence in our business practices and moral values.

To discuss how BS 102000:2018 certified CRI Group’s investigators can help your organisation or to request a free no-obligation assessment please click Here to contact us.

In 2019, the Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Centre of Excellence announced that U.S.-based International Accreditation Service (IAS) has accredited its ABAC Certification services for administering the ISO 37001:2016 anti-bribery standard.

In 2018, CRI Group has been granted accreditation by the Emirates International Accreditation Centre the scope of ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System Conformity Assessment Body.