Founded in 2002, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) was established in terms of Section 2 of the Private Security Regulation Act (56 of 2001) in 2002. The operational activities and mandate of the Authority originate from the Act and regulations issued in terms of the Act. In terms of governance, the Authority is governed and controlled by the council which is appointed by the Minister of Police in consultation with cabinet. The council consists of a chairperson, a vice chairperson and three additional councillors. The Authority regulates and controls the Private Security Industry through: Registration of service providers Registration of security officers Ensuring compliance and adherence to PSIRA Act and all other laws applicable to security service providers Accredit training security service provider Process course report submitted to us Receive and investigate complaints against service providers Prosecute non-compliance by service providers Advise private security consumers about private security industry Advise state on all matters of private security With its headquarters nestled in Centurion, PSiRA currently has offices in Johannesburg; Pretoria; Cape Town; Durban; Port Elizabeth; Polokwane; Mthatha; Nelspruit; Bloemfontein*, Richards Bay* and in Northern Cape* *Work-in-progress