Increase in Police URN Administration Fees Announced

Following a recent review, the National Police Chiefs’ Council Finance has announced a forthcoming increase of the Administration Fee by Police Forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland when issuing Unique Reference Numbers (URNs) for remote signalling systems requiring a Police response.  The increase will take effect from 1st April 2023.

The Administration Fee, which provides lifelong support for a URN, will increase by 10.7% and relates to the following:

  • Alarm Registration (Intruder, HUA or CCTV)
  • Existing System Takeover
  • Lone Worker Devices

NSI Circular Letter 004/23 issued today to NSI approved installers and Alarm Receiving Centres sets out the new prices, Police requirements and additional information. The Circular Letter can be found in the Company Login area of the NSI website.