Levels of Association
Joining the Association means that you will become a part of one of the world’s most select and exclusive membership organisations. You will be able to add the post nominals 'ASRA', ‘LSRA’ or 'FSRA' after your name. Our news section will keep you informed of the progress and evolution of the science and the Association’s Code of Conduct sets the international yardstick for super recognition as the third part of the forensic triangle of DNA, fingerprinting and images.
Associate
(ASRA) Associate of the Super Recognisers Association:
For people and companies who have shown an interest in super recognition by registering on the website and have applied to become an Associate.
Licentiate
(LSRA) Licentiate of the Super Recognisers Association: Those who have passed both the online course and an ASR approved training course. (Becoming a Licentiate is a higher level than Associate and means ‘A holder of a certificate to practice a particular profession.’)
Fellow
(FSRA)
Fellows will be selected at the discretion of the Executive of the Association after a period of time as Licentiates and having shown great aptitude and/or contributed significantly to the development of the science of Super Recognition.
Honorary Fellow
(FSRA) Honorary
will be selected by the Chairman and Executive of the Association as having made a major contribution to the development of the Super Recogniser discipline or having raised the profile of the science within the judiciary and law enforcement communities.
How to Join
If you would like to join the Association of Super Recognisers, please fill out the registration form. Once completed, you will be able to login to the Subscribers Area and you will be emailed further information.
Any person or company with an interest in the science or practical use of Super Recognisers can become an Associate and be part of the development of this exciting new tactic, which is applicable to law enforcement, security, military intelligence and border security.
The Association is a ‘not for profit’ organisation, which means that any funds which are generated are put back into the development of the Association, the science of Super Recognition and invested in the good of its Associates and Licentiates.
Being an Associate will allow you, or your company, to keep abreast of the latest developments and see job opportunities. You can also use the post nominals ASRA after your name or company. You can get this all for the small cost of £95 per year (or £10 per month) for individuals and £195 for companies. This is automatically renewed per annum. Payment can be made monthly. Cancellations can be made after six months.
There is a reduction in fees for those joining the ASR who are or have been a member/officer of any Police force, military organisation or Government Agency.
A service number is required where applicable.
If you wish to progress to the operational stage – Licentiate (LSRA) – and hold a licence to practice as a Super Recogniser, you need to have taken the full Super Recogniser Test. This costs £60 and is a one off fee. You do not need to pay for your results. Click here https://www.a-s-r.org/testing to pay for the test
If you believe you have already taken the above test then please send the results to:
info@a-s-r.org
At present we work in partnership with the University of Greenwich and are unable to accept test results from other universities. The above test is the most up to date super recogniser assessment and the Association is driving for a common, international standard. Having proved your ability, the next stage to becoming a Licentiate is to take a course recognised by the Association.
If you believe that you qualify to become a Licentiate please contact our joining team and we will start a formal process to validate your credentials as a super recogniser.
If you have any questions, please get in touch via our Contact Page
If you would like to join the Association of Super Recognisers please fill out our registration form.
Benefits of Membership
Super Recognisers are very special people and we need to ensure that their skills are used to best advantage in the fight against crime, terrorism and extremism. As well as helping to fund further research, membership of the Association brings several benefits, including:
Access to the members’ area of the website where jobs, information and views can be shared and accessed. If you have not already taken the extensive Greenwich University testing (where you are given a Z Score), as a member you are entitled to a free assessment. And membership also gives you the opportunity to take part in future Super Recogniser research.
For licentiates, a licence signed and presented by our Chairman, Lord Lingfield.
Post nominals after your name (ASRA - Associate of the Super Recognisers Association, LSRA – Licentiate of the Super Recognisers Association and FSRA – Fellow of the Super Recognisers Association).
Discounted attendance at Super Recogniser and other related courses to improve your skills. These include Open Source Intelligence and SIA CCTV operator courses (including updates). Members are also entitled to a discounted rate at the live exercise phase of face to face training. Your chance to spot the “terrorists” and “criminals” in a busy area of London. This realistic exercise begins with a police style briefing.
All members are entitled to attend the annual conference and presentation ceremony at a prestigious location in London. Guest speakers will give insights and updates on the latest academic research and operational use of Super Recognisers. The date for the event will be published on the News section.
Advice and assistance on evidential and legal matters relating to Super Recognition. Members seeking to find work with law enforcement, security companies or other agencies or businesses across the globe can also seek help.