Exemption for Security and Investigation Agency

An exemption for a security and investigation agency allows you to provide security or investigation services in exceptional situations where you cannot meet all standard license requirements. This exemption is granted by the Minister of Justice and Security under the Private Security Organizations and Detective Agencies Act (Wet particuliere beveiligingsorganisaties en recherchebureaus, Wpbr).

The exemption is intended for specific cases where your activities serve the general interest but full compliance with the licensing requirements is not feasible. The Minister sets conditions tailored to your situation. You must still meet basic reliability and quality standards. The exemption can be withdrawn if you fail to comply with the imposed conditions.

Requirements

  • Exceptional circumstances: There must be special circumstances that justify an exemption.
  • General interest: The activities must be in the general interest or serve a legitimate purpose.
  • Reliability: The applicant must possess sufficient reliability and integrity.
  • Justification: An extensive justification of why the regular license requirements cannot be met.

Procedure

  • Application: The application is submitted to the Ministry of Justice and Security with a detailed justification.
  • Assessment: The minister assesses whether the situation warrants granting an exemption.
  • Conditions: Specific conditions may be attached to the exemption.
  • Term: The exemption is granted for a specific period and can be extended.