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Membership
EPIC is a substantial and highly reputable professional
association for ex-police officers working in industry and
commerce - with a current membership in excess of 450. EPIC
provides members with a forum of fellow professionals for
mutual support or advice on a wide range of issues affecting
the security industry today.
All police forces in the UK are represented in EPIC which
welcomes retired officers of all ranks.
Why Join EPIC?
There are other professional security associations but
EPIC is different in that the members have a common background
of integrity with a unique wealth of experience. This enables
a ready source of information and guidance to be available
to industry and commerce.
Many members have attained additional qualifications in
Security since leaving the Police service. Members of Epic
are now in some of the most senior posts as, for example,
Group Security Advisers, Security Controllers, Directors
and Security Managers. Many of the largest and best known
UK companies and multi-nationals are represented in EPIC.
Additionally, many members are self employed, providing
advisory and investigative service to industry and commerce.
With a well established reputation EPIC is now respected
by Government, other industrial and commercial Associations
and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Members
are included on commissions, enquiries and working parties
engaged in examining developments in the security industry.
the views of the EPIC membership are sought in the planning
of new legislation and other fundamental issues.
Who is eligible for membership?
To qualify for membership of the Association the applicant
must:
- be currently engaged in industry or commerce in the
sphere of security;
- have formerly been a member of Her Majesty's Police
service in the United Kingdom and thus have served in
a Police Force commonly referred to as "a Home Office
Police Force" (England and Wales) or a Scottish Office
Force (Scotland) or the Police Service of Northern Ireland;
- be in the receipt of, or qualified for a police pension,
having completed 25 years or more service. An individual
may be considered for membership if less than 25 years
service has been completed providing that there is a qualification
for some other form of pension from a defined Police Force,
such as ill health or injury. The confirmation of such
a qualification will be a matter solely for the Executive
Committee exercising the discretion on election under
RULE7.
Key EPIC membership benefits?
- There is a comprehensive Directory
available to EPIC members which enables valuable networking
to take place. The skills and services of members are
listed here.
- A written Constitution to enable high standards to be
cherished and preserved.
- EPIC members enjoy mutual support from colleagues and
the continuation of friendship and fellowship of Police
Service days.
- EPIC members also benefit from discounted attendance
fees at certain conferences and for favourable professional
indemnity insurance rates.
Professional Seminars
EPIC meetings are held quarterly in various. Members can
check the dates in the online diary in the members section.
Rules of the Constitution
Click here to view the rules
of the constitution
Applications
If you meet the requirements above and would like to be
considered for EPIC membership please fill in the
online application form accessible to the right or alternatively
download and print to apply
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