SAIWA Objectives

To promote, foster, facilitate and extend the study, discussion of and research into the science and professional practice of security
To further the education and training of security personnel;
To promote the practice and development of the security industry;
To encourage a close liaison between all members of the Institute and police forces and other law enforcement bodies within Australia;
To develop the most cost-effective security measures in commerce and industry;
To collect, collate, co-ordinate and disseminate data, information, ideas, know-how, methods and techniques relating to the security industry;
To establish, prescribe and ensure the observance of a code of ethics;
To provide technical advice or consultancy on any security-related matter to the public;
To encourage public interest and awareness in the security profession;
To encourage members to strive for excellence in the provision of security services;
To investigate, refer, advise and make recommendations on complaints concerning the conduct or practice of the Institute or any of its members.