The organisation's mission is to reduce criminality, raise standards, and recognise quality service. They work under the Private Security Industry Act 2001 and report to the Home Secretary. The Security Industry Authority is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of UK citizens by reducing and preventing crime, securing the UK border, controlling immigration, and supporting visible and accountable policing. They also issue passports and visas and work on problems caused by illegal drug use, shaping alcohol strategy, policy and licensing conditions. The organisation is part of the Home Office, which includes Border Force, HM Passport Office, Immigration Enforcement, and UK Visas and Immigration.