PASS Card Goes Live

Further to our news article of 7 May 2014, we confirm that PASS was re-launched on the 10 June with the new standardised PASS card. The new scheme is supported by the Home Office, Trading Standards Institute, Security Industry Authority and ACPO. Numerous Police forces confirmed on the day support in favour of this form of ID and gave strong advice against the practice of carrying valuable ID such as passports which, if lost or stolen, can be used by criminals as well as causing inconvenience and costs to those who have to replace them.

The new standardised design is shown below and further details can be found at http://www.pass-scheme.org.uk/new-pass-card/.

Operators are recommended to follow the five step PASS process:

1. Check the design - does it conform to the template?
2. Check the hologram - is it genuine?
3. Check the photo - does it match the card holder?
4. Check the card - has it been tampered with?
5. Check the person - are you totally satisfied?