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THORBURN soars to higher levels with Tsebo

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COVER STORY

FEATURES

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THORBURN SOARS TO HIGHER LEVELS WITH TSEBO

Since the establishment of Thorburn 14 years ago, the company has gradually developed into a thriving business which is now perfectly poised and positioned for expansion into the African continent.

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AXIS CELEBRATES 20th ANNIVERSARY

Axis Communications has developed a reputation for driving new market technology and recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of the world’s first network camera in Sandton, Johannesburg.

10 THE OMEGA TRAINING ACADEMY Omega Risk Solutions, a world-class provider of integrated security services, has taken its vision of establishing a training academy that will set the industry benchmark in terms of proficiency and international accreditation, and turned it into a reality.

14 SURVEILLANCE Jonathan Whitehead, business development manager at EDS explains why conference and meeting areas are typical areas of concert for covert surveillance devices; and Mark Whitehead, of CellDetect, says the proliferation of cellphones in prison is a huge security risk as it allows inmates to circumvent monitoring processes in prisons.

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Augmented reality security.

5 News Video Analytics: over-sold and under-used?

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Augmented reality security

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hile scrolling through Facebook last week, I came across the following quote: “Pokémon Go is now more popular than Tinder, another mobile app, which helps you to locate monsters in your area”.

According to IFSEC Global, however, that quote is actually 100 per cent factual. For those of you who are blissfully unaware of the newest craze, this wave of mobile insanity actually has the CIA and other cyber security experts genuinely concerned in the face of increasing terrorist attack fears.

In a nutshell, Pokémon Go is a free-toplay, downloadable game, developed by

Niantic for iOS and Android devices. It requires its players to use their mobile’s GPS capability to go in search of and “capture” virtual creatures known as Pokémon, which can be seen on the screen, as if they were actually living in the same real world as the player.

After a shaky debut and mixed critic reviews, Pokémon Go exploded on a global scale becoming an overnight phenomenon, which is now being played by some 75 million people worldwide.

Tinder on the other hand is another free, location-based mobile dating app, which appeals to the mass market because it cuts out the long-winded profile creation associated with other online dating websites.

Tinder users simply download the app, choose six of their best Facebook pictures, along with a concise profile and start swiping left for profiles they don’t like, or right for the ones they do.

If another person swipes right for you too, you have a match and can start chatting. The app will also show you how closely you are located to the person you are chatting to online.

Fairly, or unfairly, Tinder has been blamed for all sorts of trouble. Some people dismiss it as a simple “hook-up” site, others call it a playground for predators or married affair seekers.

In some cases, it’s even been blamed for a rise in STDs. However, like all things people do at their own risk (smoking, drinking, fast food) one needs to understand that you get what you’re looking for.

On the other side of the scale, international magazines have lauded Tinder for revolutionising the adult dating and mating game.

Indeed, Tinder has even resulted in a couple of happy marriages.

Back to Pokémon Go and its impact on cyber and real world

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security. According to IFSEC Global’s Adam Bannister, Pokémon Go’s trajectory is absolutely astonishing, even by the standards of online viral trends.

Within a week of launch the game boasted 20 million downloads. That’s twice the number achieved by Tinder over a timescale 208 times as long (four years), while the number of daily active users accrued over 10 years by Twitter was surpassed in just seven days.

The US government was adequately concerned about the national security threat posed by Pokémon Go to issue guidelines for playing the game to US military and intelligence personnel, who are already advised to exercise caution in what they share on social media, write in e-mails or discuss in public.

Pokémon has also alarmed authorities in several Gulf States. Kuwait’s Interior Ministry issued a statement warning players not to take pictures of government buildings, military bases, oil facilities, mosques and shopping centres.

Egyptian authorities are considering introducing new regulations for online games warning that the app could be used for espionage. The GPS-tracking dimension has also sparked fears about personal and security, with some commentators warning that paedophiles could exploit the game.

State police in parts of the US have warned that armed robbers have lain in wait for Pokémon hunters.

Security firms have also warned that fake versions of Pokémon Go are downloading malware and ransomware onto users’ phones.

Finally, apart from the cyber and physical security risks, it seems that gamers can pose a mortal danger to themselves.

Stories abound of distracted gamers having vehicle accidents. One man drove himself into a tree, two other gamers fell off a cliff and a teen in Wyoming even stumbled on a dead body.

There’s no doubt about it, smartphones have changed the world we live in. The competition associated with mobile application development is beyond fierce, with companies literally mushrooming around the world. Looks like android could still rule the world for many years to come.

Andrea Müller Editor andrea@writescene.co.za

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ANALYTICS:

Over-sold and under-used?

A discussion panel at IFSEC International 2016 recently looked into its crystal ball to consider the future of video surveillance.

By Graham Trott, IFSEC Global, July 2016

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imon Adcock, chief executive officer of Wolverhampton-based integration firm ATEC Fire & Security, set the background.

“IP got traction and revolutionised images,” he said. “It’s an exciting new world, but IT has not annihilated CCTV. “Video analytics failed to live up to the hype. Now there are new methods of image collection, such as drones and body-worn video, with all their ‘Big Brother’ connotations.”

Cyber security must inevitably form part of any discussion about the future of security. Chris Garden, managing director of FLIR, which manufactures thermal cameras, warned that hackers are forever raising the bar. “For example, Talk Talk has been hacked. VMS is hardening as we put in a lot of anti-malware. Cyber security is now very important.”

Earlier this year, Cloudview published research suggesting that both traditional DVR-based systems and cloud-based systems were vulnerable to cyber attacks.

Atul Rajput, director for Northern Europe at Axis Communications, said: “Hackers don’t want to waste a lot of time. So what we need to do is sell default security protection out of the box. We must create products with a default zone and educate the market.”

We can expect to see a lot more cyber hacks of physical security systems in the

future, according to Stuart Rawling, Pelco’s director of business development.

“The weakest points are old cameras,” he says. “Owners don’t want to make hacks public, but there has to be more transparency.”

On the subject of video analytics and CCTV software the question was posed: “Does it really work?”

Mr Rajput offered a nuanced response: “Analytics has been over-sold and underutilised. It can be complex to install. Make it simple and reliable (some now self-calibrate) and it will fly. The business intelligence market could be an exciting opportunity.”

Mr Rawling added: “We will see evermore images, but we won’t get away from operators.”

Discussion then turned to the Internet of Things, a term regularly bandied about both in security and general media. The concept is not, nevertheless, one that many in the security industry know much about. Mr Adcock suggests: “Everyone has heard of it, few understand it. Its value is the data it provides.

“Its effect on security is a matter for debate, but we need to find new revenue streams. It might happen in 10 years time.”

Concluding, Mr Adcock offered three predictions for the future of video surveillance: “Surveillance will continue to be at the heart of security. Voice

communication and surveillance will be more integrated. And the industry will become more regulated.”

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Thorburn soars to higher levels with Tsebo Since the establishment of Thorburn 14 years ago, the company has gradually developed into a thriving business which is now perfectly poised and positioned for expansion into the African continent. The Thorburn ethos manifested in its uniquely tailored DNA made it attractive for a major acquisition and, in 2015, the Tsebo Solutions Group acquired Thorburn Security Solutions and Thorburn Remote Monitoring.

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horburn fits like a glove into the Tsebo strategy. “We need our own security services to supplement and complete the range of facility management services we offer,” Royce van der Zwan, Tsebo Marketing Director commented on the acquisition.

Tsebo is an African solutions service provider offering facility management, cleaning, catering, hygiene, energy management, remote camps and procurement services to 22 African and Middle Eastern countries.

Being renowned for its role in B-BBEE, employment equity and in the communities where they operate, Thorburn easily associated with the Tsebo B-BBEE strategy.

In December 2015, the Tsebo subsidiaries achieved a Level 1 BBBEE rating under the Amended Codes of Conduct, as an

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integrated entity. The synergies in the approach to B-BBEE between Tsebo and Thorburn are evident in their collective historic achievements.

The Tsebo drive to strengthen its facilities management service offering includes various other acquisitions such as Call Guard Security and Malandela Security.

The integration of these businesses, management expertise, access to untapped security sectors such as gaming security, as well as a dominance in the KwaZulu-Natal and East Coast areas, strengthens Tsebo’s ability to provide holistic facilities management solutions. In their own right these two businesses, with between 10 and 14 years experience respectively, have brought a wealth of knowledge to the Thorburn stable.

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saying that Thorburn, with new partners Callguard and Malandela Security, is now better positioned to provide a wider range of services over vast geographical areas.

The expansion into Africa, as part of a total African solution, is exciting and will see the Thorburn brand expand exponentially, something which would have been difficult to achieve on a stand-alone endeavour.

The synergies in business approach between the newly-acquired partners (established by David Walstra and Wayne Johnston respectively), coupled with the Tsebo ethos makes integration easier than in traditional acquisitions.

The Thorburn foundation, laid over the past 14 years, will be a valuable cornerstone for new developments in the business.

Thorburn is a proud, well-respected, competitive and innovative role player in the South African security market.

With ongoing analysis of the market, the creation of new and innovative products underpinned by a constant search for innovation, puts Thorburn at the forefront of the market.

The creation of African market opportunities with a Pan-African services provider such as the Tsebo Solutions Group, is enormously exciting.

There will be a strong partnership between Thorburn and Tsebo-owned Allterrain Services (ATS) in Africa, where the demand for manned and electronic security at their facilities is high, and opens up new opportunities to further expand the services to its existing African and Middle East client base.

The recent expansion of crowd facilitation capabilities to include two armoured vehicles is a clear indication of a sound business keeping track with the ever-

COVER STORY

increasing risks in the areas where business is conducted.

Community unrest in rural mining areas hampers the effective execution of security services and client activities are constantly disrupted, forcing Thorburn to provide additional protection to clients and staff.

Safety in the workplace has become an important focal point and requires increasing activity and specific focus from security services.

The adoption of the safety leadership concept at Thorburn whereby, firstly ensuring own compliance and thereafter safety enforcement in the work surroundings, resulted in the appointment of a dedicated safety manager.

Legal compliance audits, corrective action and training have become a norm for the Thorburn security operations.

Security personnel, especially in mining security, become targets of larger groups of criminals and attacks on unarmed officers have increased over recent months.

Newly-designed and customised panic alarms in company vehicles, standard panic alarms and solar powered panic systems have been specifically designed by Thorburn technicians to support the Thorburn safety drive for personnel.

Quality measurement is a developing concept at Thorburn. The foundation thereof will always remain the SABS ISO 9001 certification, but additional measures in the form of tailored Service Level Agreements (SLAs) is a growing concept for quality measurement.

It is believed that where SLAs are in place, the quality of service delivery drastically improves and there is an alignment with client quality standards and expectations.

The people element in the company is an important part of Thorburn‘s success, past and future.

In an industry regarded by many as grudge business and where wages are low, tough working environments and danger looming at every corner, a robust focus on employees is critical. Adding to this, there is a desire to see real development of people.

The industry needs a constant supply of newly-developed and empowered leaders.

Exposure to more senior positions and new markets motivates employees in almost the same way as development through formal training.

On the other hand, the industry faces certain challenges. The entry into the market requires more skills such as the English language and computer skills, while supervisory personnel with driving skills are becoming more scarce.

Wayne Johnston, Managing Director of Thorburn Security Solutions – Coastal Region

Reggie Griggs, Managing Director of Thorburn Security Solutions – Southern Region

For these deficiencies, Thorburn has the answer in the form of external training institutions. An expansion of the current Tsebo Academy to include security and safety training is looming, and an exciting new phase for the development of Thorburn people. This is just another benefit of being part of the Tsebo Solutions Group.

Within the first year as part of the Tsebo Solutions Group, two managers directly benefit from the Tsebo acquisition.

Thorburn managers Thebogo Mdluli and Thami Landu are currently busy with their year-long Middle Management Development Programme (MMDP) at the Gordon’s Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in Johannesburg.

In another major staff development programme, six managers will undergo the prestigious NOSA SAMTRAC training course this year, the world’s leading course in occupational risk management in the workplace.

In order to constantly provide the most cost-effective solutions to customers, costefficiency is high in the agenda.

Opportunities to introduce cost savings through technology applications or remote monitoring services are constantly explored.

CCTV cameras and the remote monitoring of systems will never completely replace manned guarding, but could facilitate manpower reduction and the placement of higher level guarding in future.

In the latest development, with support from Tsebo, new and innovative time and attendance management systems are being evaluated for future use by Thorburn.

Cleaning and catering services within the Tsebo Group have successfully introduced these systems which have already achieved proven cost efficiencies.

Dolf Scheepers, Managing Director of Thorburn Security Solutions – Northern Region

Tsebo, as a responsible business, recognised and thoroughly analysed the security industry before deciding not to alter the Thorburn brand, thereby probably preventing confusion in the industry and among the users of security.

The integration of the established Callguard and Malandela brands into the Thorburn brand was inevitable in order to avoid having more than one brand in the same product line.

This strategy is in line with the trend of consolidation within the private security industry in South Africa and will ease the roll-out of one brand into Africa.

The Thorburn Security Solutions brand (inclusive of the integrated Callguard and Malandela brands) under the auspices of the Tsebo Solutions Group, will see rapid but controlled growth in the Tsebo facilities management business environment.

Other Tsebo subsidiaries will also benefit from the Thorburn brand and support in terms of staff vetting, investigations, risk assessments and security technology, which will be available as an additional service offering to Tsebo companies and clients.

Thorburn Chief Executive Officer F.C. Smit is excited about the future of the business.

Growth brings cash, and cash brings opportunities to develop new products, new services and new geographical areas.

For more information please contact David Walstra National Business Development Director Tel: +27 (0)11 783 4738 www.thorburn.co.za

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Axis celebrates 20th anniversary

of world’s first network camera Axis Communications celebrated its 20th anniversary of the world’s first network camera on 28 July 2016 at Summer Place, Sandton.

Roy Alves, business development manager, MEA, Axis Communications

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xis Communications has developed a reputation for driving new market technology. These include the first network video chip in 1999, the first thermal network camera in 2010, the first to market with Lightfinder technology in 2011, and physical access control in 2013.

The past 20 years have seen Axis firmly establish itself as both an innovator and market leader of network video.

“Twenty years ago, our focus lay primarily in making things simpler,” says Roy Alves, business development manager, MEA, Axis Communications.

With the death of the mainframe imminent, Axis began looking into ways of attaching whatever it could to the network, including network-based optical storage (ThinServer technology, that would later become the enabling concept behind one of today’s disruptive forces, namely the Internet of Things (IoT)).

This in turn, enabled Axis to develop its very first network camera.

In addition to the many industry firsts, other significant milestones have included spearheading the revolutionary move from analogue to digital, transforming the world of network video from mere surveillance to that of business intelligence.

With the speed of innovation and technology advancements driving this change, Mr Alves adds that the South African context is no different. “Innovation is alive and well in Africa,” he says. “The local office is not only holding its own among global peers, but often proving itself ahead of the game.”

According to Mr Alves, the first network camera landed in South Africa about two years after its international launch.

By then the Internet had begun to gain traction locally and Axis became involved in web streaming for a number of local projects, including nature conversation in game reserves, providing

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users with actual visuals of animals in their natural habitats. Axis also became involved in what was known as “jam cam”.

“Smartphones, and the use of multi-media messaging, hadn’t yet been invented,” says Mr Alves. “By working with leading mobile operators, we were able to provide traffic monitoring off cell masts facilitating not only additional revenue for the operators, but also helping to position them as innovators.”

As Internet uptake grew, so too did the influence and capability of network video.

“With more and more people investing in Internet connections, security started to take on a new meaning,” says Mr Alves.

“For example, if an alarm was triggered it was now becoming possible to see what had caused it.”

With the introduction of HD (highdefinition) cameras in the early 2000s, Axis began to gain a strong foothold in South Africa’s security industry, providing solutions to some of the country’s leading hotels as far back as 2003.

“South Africa is, by its very nature, a highly security conscious country. This has driven the need for innovative solutions capable of doing things differently.”

With a customer base that includes the likes of the V&A Waterfront, Telkom Mobile and Engen Petroleum together with leading retailers, financial service providers and tourist attractions, it currently services a significant portion of the local marketplace.

Mr Alves attributes this success to both its people and the ability to customise products to local requirements.

Axis puts a firm focus on upskilling, empowerment and training with investment in local resources a key part of the local operation’s culture and business strategy. The Axis Training Academy, founded 10 years ago, now operates in conjunction with Prometric Testing, offering global certification.

“We also work extensively with local companies involved in video management software,” says Mr Alves. “Our open platform facilitates ease of integration, allowing for the inclusion of local content.”

As important is the localising of its products. “A region’s climate, for example, can have a huge impact on the quality of video output,” stresses Mr Alves.

Axis customises and innovates accordingly, localising accessories to fit a specific environment from stabilisation technology in windy conditions through to the use of polycarbonate material in areas experiencing excessive sunlight and UV, among other.

“The last few years have also brought with it a far greater need for increased data retention. From labour disputes through to security breaches, the need for quality footage as far back as six months is becoming critical,” says Mr Alves.

“The cost of this can be exorbitant, bringing with it the need for advanced compression techniques.”

Axis’ zipstream technology allows for the lowering of bandwidth and storage requirements by, on average, 50 per cent without sacrificing resolution, frame rate or forensic details.

With its ability to constantly innovate and dynamically respond within a rapidly changing world, Axis Communications is set to continue driving progress.

“The world of network video has changed significantly in the last 20 years, with this change set to both continue and accelerate,” says Mr Alves.

When asked about the next 20 years, Mr Alves stresses that it is no longer about simply producing video footage, but rather about providing intelligent solutions. “We will continue to innovate, driving change for a smarter and safer world.”

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TRAINING UPDATE

THE OMEGA TRAINING ACADEMY: The formal launch Omega Risk Solutions, a world-class provider of integrated security services, has taken its vision of establishing a Training Academy that will set the industry benchmark in terms of proficiency and international accreditation, and turned it into a reality.

I want to congratulate Omega Risk Solutions on the launch of this world-class facility. This academy will set a new benchmark within this very important industry in South Africa.”

– Steve Conradie, chief executive officer Security Industry Alliance

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emonstrating its commitment to the overall enhancement of the private security industry in South Africa, the Omega Training Academy was officially launched at a formal ceremony held at Omega House in Arcadia, Pretoria. Leaders of industry, academics, clients, ambassadors and other key stakeholders attended the prestigious event on 22 June 2016.

On arrival, guests were welcomed by Omega’s senior management and treated to a short site visit of the world-class training facility.

This tour included a holistic overview of the organisation, its role in the private security industry as a provider of world-class private security solutions, and the important role

of the Omega Training Academy specifically addressing the inconsistencies in current security training standards.

Fanie De Villiers welcomed the guests as Master of Ceremonies before introducing, Omega’s chief executive officer, Faan du Toit.

“Inconsistent security standards and lack of skilled manpower has prompted the Company to establish the Omega Training Academy in an effort to create a training environment that provides students with the knowledge, skills, professionalism, integrity, and discipline required in the security industry.

From left: Peter Henry Bishop, global security manager, Anglo Gold Ashanti; Brigadier Basil Nkhwashu, TMPD; Ambassador Beka Dvali, Ambassador of Georgia; Roy Rawlins, managing director, Omega Risk Solutions.

From left: Daniel Lengosane, vicechairman, Omega Risk Solutions; Andre Eckard, general manager, Omega Training Academy; Debbie Taljaard, assistant security manager: Glencore.

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Faan du Toit, chief executive officer, Omega Risk Solutions and Professor Stroh, viceprincipal of Institutional Planning at the University of Pretoria, unveiling the plaque.

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“Good, talented people want to advance in their careers and we provide them with the platform to do so by means of a recognised qualification obtained at a credible institution,” said Mr du Toit.

The Training Academy has been certified by City and Guilds as a institution that maintains international training standards.

The Omega Training Academy provides industry-specific training for all levels of security personnel. This includes specific skills training, supervisory training and management development.

According to Mr du Toit, the Academy will continue to develop and introduce international accredited and recognised courses as part of the strategic positioning in the market.

Unveiling the plaque Omega Risk Solutions was also honoured to have Professor Ströh, the vice-principal of Institutional Planning at the University of Pretoria present. Professor Ströh unveiled the plaque in commemoration of the launch of the Omega Training Academy.

During his address, Professor Ströh expressed the University’s gratitude to be a participant at such an auspicious occasion.

“As a university, we have much appreciation for the very critical training

Daniel Lengosane, vice-chairman, Omega Risk Solutions; Andre Eckard, general manager, Omega Training Academy; Joel Mashipi, deployment supervisor, Pretoria.

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Devi Sankaree Govender.

niche, which is being filled by the Omega Training Academy,” said Professor Ströh.

“In particular, we support Omega’s intention to offer accredited training, a significant testimony to the fact that this organisation values quality.

“The long-term objective of the Omega Training Academy to partner with a higher education institution in meeting the critical security and health and safety needs, is perfectly aligned with the University of Pretoria’s approach of achieving our goals in collaboration with other stakeholders in the city and, in particular, those who share their values and commitment to quality education,” he added.

Professor Ströh congratulated the Omega Training Academy on its official launch and achievements obtained so far, which include a cohort of successful trainees.

Certificates of Achievement and Recognition With the Omega Training Academy officially launched, the event continued with a certificate ceremony for the recipients of the International Accredited City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Health & Safety Management.

These are the first certificates of their kind to ever be issued in South Africa.

Bravery Awards Demonstrating the exceptional work done by its security officers, Omega Risk Solutions, used the launch of the Training Academy to showcase some of the exceptional work by its employees.

This launch has brought to the forefront the age old philosophies where quality training is the key to a better industry for student and client and will contribute to the sustainability of the industry.” – Johan Duvenhage, National Risk Manager, Vehicle Delivery Solutions

Master of Ceremonies, Fanie de Villiers, marketing manager, Omega Risk Solutions.

A large contingent of Omega security officers were recognised during a Bravery Awards Ceremony, for demonstrating exceptional honesty, integrity and courage while on duty in some highly critical and dangerous situations.

“Many of these security officers have found themselves in life-threating situations, and yet they have exceeded all expectations to get the job done, protecting our clients and often saving them millions of rands in the process,” says Marchel Coetzee, national human resources manager, Omega Risk Solutions.

Keynote Address Guests to the Omega Training Academy launch were also treated to a keynote address by media personality, journalist and Carte Blanche presenter, Devi Sankaree Govender, who provided a fascinating discussion about the role of security in tackling crime in South Africa.

She entertained the audience by recollecting some of her most memorable moments, both dangerous and entertaining, during her work as a journalist in South Africa. She shared her personal views and admiration for those involved in the security industry: “You will walk into danger because that is your job,” she said. “The only difference between you and me is that I get the glory.”

Devi had the audience at her feet when sharing her Carte Blanche stories and perspective on the role of the security industry, with trademark straight-forward style and a great sense of humour.

Support for SARU

Omega Risk Solutions has a reputation for providing a very high level of professional security service to its clientele. Its newlylaunched training academy will ensure that high standards continue to be maintained. We at the Capital City Business Chamber welcome the training academy and see it as a great value-add for the Capital City.”

– Fanie Du Plessis, chief executive officer, Capital City Business Chamber

Following the conclusion of the formal part of the launch, Omega’s guests were treated to a delicious dinner, together with excellent live entertainment.

The evening can best be summarised in the comment by Fanie De Villiers: “As I drove away from the premises, I found myself being filled with two strong emotions. Firstly, a sense of pride and satisfaction for being associated with such an esteemed organisation, and secondly, a strong sense of hope for the future of the private security industry.”

When you see the sense of pride in the eyes of a security officer who has been recognised for a job well done, and you see a company that takes the time and financial resources to make a solid investment in individuals, it does fill you with pride.

At Omega, they simply do things differently.

They’re setting new standards in security training and dong so with outstanding professionalism and flair.

Omega Risk Solutions has set the bar high for others to follow as it continues to demonstrate its mission of Security with Integrity.

With Omega Risk Solutions being a firm supporter of the development of young national talent, the final formality for the evening saw Omega welcoming some representatives of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) Academy.

Omega Risk Solutions chief operating officer, Christo Roelofse, then handed over a certificate to Mr Scriba commemorating the support of Omega towards the SARU Academy for the next three years.

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CASE STUDY

Paxton secures Ingram Micro office Ingram Micro is the world’s largest wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. With operations located in 38 countries across six continents, the company has more than 200 000 customers worldwide.

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s a technology solutions provider, security at the company’s premises is vitally important. At the new South African site, located in Johannesburg, Ingram Micro required an effective security and building management system.

Requirements The client experience was high on Ingram Micro’s priority list. The company wanted to ensure that clients could enjoy a “touch and feel” experience of the varied solutions on display at the office, while ensuring the security of the devices at the same time.

Plans for the site in Johannesburg included an IBM training centre, meaning security of both the technology equipment and visitors was high on the priority list.

Effective visitor access management was another important requirement for the site.

With large volumes of people arriving at the centre to attend training courses, there was a need for reception to be notified if someone arrived, and to be able to manage and modify individual access permissions around the site.

Security installers, Trinity Technologies, based in Ferndale, Johannesburg, were asked to source a suitable solution for the new premises.

Solution Trinity specified Net2, Paxton’s flagship access control system to meet the client’s requirements. Net2 is a user-friendly and flexible networked access control system

INGRAM MICRO – CASE STUDY Type of site: Commercial/Technology Centre Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Number of doors: 8 doors Solution required: • New office building required new access control system; • Access management for external visitors Result: • Easy monitoring of doors that are locked or unlocked • Simple access management administration for reception • Easy to set access rights for visitors

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Paxton products used: • Net2 Plus with PoE • Net2 Entry Vandal Resistant panels • Net2 Entry Monitor • Net2 Software • Net2 PaxLock • K-Series readers “With the possibility of an extension to Ingram Micro’s security requirements in the future, we knew that a Paxton solution would be ideal. Owing to the complexity of the layout at the office site, we knew Net2 offered the capability and flexibility to meet the requirements of our client.”

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designed to make the management of any building incredibly simple.

A total of eight doors at the site are now controlled using Net2 software utilising their existing VPN/WAN network connection.

Due to a lack of sufficient cabling routes and limited mains supply, Trinity opted to install Net2 PaxLock, a wireless access control unit in a door handle. The Net2 PaxLock communicates wirelessly with Net2 software, reporting events back to the server PC. The flexibility and centralised administration of the Net2 software means reception can now indicate specific time frames that a visitor’s access token is valid for.

Even if a token is not returned, the auto-expiry function will prevent future access. When utilising the door and building grouping function within the software, the site can be split into specific areas making adding or removing access permissions simple and straightforward.

Monitoring visitor arrivals was another key requirement for the client. Trinity installed the Net2 Entry Vandal Resistant panel to the entrance, with a Net2 Entry Monitor at reception and a second monitor located elsewhere should the receptionist be away from the desk.

Pitched as the simplest door entry system available, Net2 Entry consists of just three components that auto-detect on set-up: external panel, interior monitor and door controller, for a true plug and play solution.

Result Since Net2 was installed, Ingram Micro has been extremely satisfied with the security solution allowing them to use it for effective security and building management.

Jan-Adriaan De Villiers, general manager at Ingram Micro, says: “We found the Paxton system very easy to use and felt confident using the software in less than a day.

“We are now able to view and monitor who can access which areas of the site by setting specific access rules. Plus the ability to extend the system in the future is also beneficial.”

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WD PURPLE SURVEILLANCE HARD DRIVES

High tech, reliable surveillance at Mall of Africa More than 20 retailers in the newly-opened Mall of Africa can focus on their daily business, secure in the knowledge that their surveillance system is keeping an eagle-eye on every movement within their stores, recording and storing footage on WD Purple Surveillance hard drives.

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upplied and installed by Surtees Computer World, WD Purple Surveillance Storage is built for 24/7 always-on surveillance in high definition security systems.

“Within the Mall of Africa, we took care of the surveillance for a number of highend stores including ones that sell leading international brands.

“In addition to clothing stores, we also supplied and installed surveillance systems at a few international food franchises,” explains Ridwaan Surtee, owner and chief executive officer of Surtee’s Computer World.

“Working closely with vendor WD and distributor Corex, we examined all the store plans to establish how to best match the security requirements of each client when scoping their surveillance solution and installation needs.

“With 30 years industry experience, Corex’s surveillance team is one of the best and assisted with finding the right products and solutions for our client’s surveillance and security needs, ensuring everything was implemented according to spec,” Mr Surtee says.

“Of all the DVRs and surveillance systems we could have chosen, we found theirs to be the most effective,” Mr Surtee notes.

“We needed a solid digital video recording system, paired with a trustworthy storage system, because security, footage and audio requirements were paramount.”

A capable DVR system, coupled with PC-based PoS security systems and high-definition cameras meant that a reliable storage system was critical in such an environment. As such, WD

Purple Surveillance hard drives were the obvious choice.

“These drives make use of exclusive AllFrame technology along with ATA streaming to reduce error pixilation and video interruptions that occur when desktop hard drives are incorrectly used as storage in security systems, which is what makes them dependable and sought-after in surveillance set-ups,” says Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager South Africa for WD. “Having used other brands, I feel confident saying that WD is the most reliable. I can depend on smooth clarity and no loss of frames when playing back footage. Even if you go back in time, it’s as if you’re watching it live, with playback that is basically instantaneous,” says Mr Surtee.

“These drives are also robust and long-lasting, which is important due to

the requirement for 24x7x365 recording.

With WD, we haven’t had a single failure to date and this is why I will only choose WD as our preferred brand and their drives for surveillance due to their reliability,” he adds.

Mall of Africa retail tenants have already noticed the benefits of dependable, reliable surveillance storage.

“On the opening day, which was overwhelmingly busy, our surveillance system was already earning its keep. There were point of sale thefts on that day, but the system captured everything, so the appropriate action could be taken immediately.

“There were also a few other petty theft incidents, but we managed to use this as an opportunity to fix all the blind spots and ensure that surveillance was tightened,” Mr Surtee concludes.

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Conference and meeting venues

countermeasure sweeps Conference and meeting areas are typical areas of concern for covert surveillance devices.

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any executives prefer to have their annual strategic planning sessions, teambuilding and other important business meetings away from their offices. These events usually take place at luxury hotels, lodges and resorts.

The security perimeter, access control, firewalls and other levels of protection that are in place at the office are usually not in place at these outside venues.

It is much easier for a would be spy to place a bug, listening or other surveillance device in an outside meeting venue than at the office building where there are many layers of protection and security.

Hotels and conference venues do not typically conduct “bug” sweeps of their meeting facilities.

A professional technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) firm will work with the company’s security team to ensure that the company and executives have privacy and security from any form of electronic monitoring when they are having off-site meetings.

The meeting rooms and areas are surveyed prior to the meetings for technical surveillance devices as well as other ways in which sensitive information could be intercepted, lost, compromised or stolen.

During the meetings, the TSCM team will provide real-time monitoring of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum with a spectrum analyser and various other RF detection equipment that monitors the GSM and Wi-Fi networks.

It is important that the TSCM team monitors the complete RF spectrum at the venue for any changes or undeclared RF activity emanating from the meeting area(s).

The TSCM team will ensure that the wireless microphones and other conference equipment in the meeting rooms are safe and secure.

Analogue conference microphones can easily be monitored with a cheap radio receiver. Physical inspections are conducted during breaks for any changes in the rooms. Post-meeting inspections are done to ensure no confidential information is left behind on flip charts and other places in the room.

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SentryHound cellphone detection portal

By Mark Whitehead - CellDetect™

The proliferation of cellular telephones in prison is a huge security risk as it allows inmates to circumvent the monitoring processes in prisons. The solution to easily counter cellular telephones and communication devices in prisons is a preventative strategy and technology that can stop the cellphones at the door.

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he SentryHound Cellular Telephone Detection Portal (see picture) is placed at the entrances and doors of correctional and custodial facilities. Wardens, inmates, visitors and other people who need to access the facility have to walk through the SentryHound portal and stand for one second on the pressure sensitive mat.

The SentryHound immediately detects any hidden cellular telephones or parts on the individual, whether the phone is on or off.

It will also detect the cellular telephone when the battery is removed.

The SentryHound is fast becoming the most successful cellphone prevention and detection tool in the South African correctional environment since its introduction during 2014.

The SentryHound is being used with great success in a number of facilities in South Africa and neighbouring countries.

CellDetect is the only company in South Africa that specialises exclusively in providing solutions and technology to correctional, custodial and government departments regarding the prevention and detection of cellular telephones and other communication devices in areas where they are prohibited and not wanted.

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COMPANY NEWS

Elvey goes back to school for Mandela Day

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his year, in partnership with ORT South Africa, Elvey Security Technologies together with other Hudaco companies, visited Rebonwe Primary School in Ivory Park. This was in celebration of Mandela Day 2016.

In support of ORT’s vision, “Educating for Life”, Elvey staff members spent the

day teaching the students of Rebonwe about their rights and responsibilities through interactive games based on the Bill of Responsibilities.

The children showcased their knowledge on the subject matter through song, dance, drawing, reading and writing.

Thereafter, they were treated to a fun lunch

and stationery packs sponsored by the Hudaco Group.

In the words of late president Nelson Mandela: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”; and where better to cultivate the spirit of learning than through the youth of South Africa.

Paxton integrates with MUSTERD Paxton, UK market leader of electronic IP access control and door entry solutions has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with Thinking Software’s evacuation monitoring solution, MUSTERD. The integration will provide a user-friendly interface to manage the safety of people in a building more easily.

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he integration allows for the easy configuration of access control and real-time mustering.

By staying synchronised with Net2, MUSTERD keeps a secure, resilient copy of each employee’s current location within the Net2 platform so that in the instance of a fire, or other emergency, the system knows everyone’s whereabouts.

It provides real-time, dynamic lists of mustered and unsafe people during an evacuation, together with their last known whereabouts.

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Paxton provides industry-leading access control systems which meet the challenges and trends of the security market. With more than 30 years’ experience, the company offers engineering excellence, creating simple, yet intelligent and innovative products with simplicity designed in, ensuring they are straightforward to install, use and maintain.

Thinking Software, founded in 1994, is a respected supplier of Workforce Management Solutions and related products. The company is dedicated to offering practical software design and innovative solutions to a range of sectors.

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Steve Rothkopf, Thinking Software’s managing director, said: “When a fire-alarm sounds, words like ‘safety’ and ‘security’ suddenly take on real meaning. We’ve developed MUSTERD because we consider safety and security to be a basic human right, and believe MUSTERD can provide them to the modern workplace.”

Dan Drayon, Paxton’s international sales manager, said: “At Paxton, we put our core values of simplicity and quality at the heart of everything we do, in order to answer the needs of the security market.

“It’s a pleasure to work with Thinking Software, a company who places as much importance as we do on supporting customers and developing innovative solutions.

“We believe the Net2 and MUSTERD integration will accelerate the mustering process, increasing individual’s safety and peace of mind.”

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The acquisition of Centurion Systems by multinational access automation brand FAAC was recently formalised with a signing in Sandton, north of Johannesburg.

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AAC is a well-established name in the access automation arena, with 32 fully-fledged branches worldwide, an extensive distribution network and a storied history spanning five decades.

The acquisition marks the joining of forces of two worldrenowned brands, promising far-reaching benefits not only for the parties involved, but also for clients, who will now be able to enjoy the myriad advantages that come with the melding of capabilities.

“We are delighted to join forces with FAAC as we believe that the combination of Centurion’s strong knowledge of the market and of its end-users’ preferences, together with FAAC’s solid industrial, financial and technological competences, will be a paramount factor in next years.

“FAAC will, in fact, add where appropriate, technical and industrial competences, financial capabilities and international distribution channels to make Centurion even stronger and capable to fuel its growth path both in South Africa and outside,” says Patrick Dickens, Centurion chief executive officer from his Johannesburg head office.

"We are excited to open new horizons for FAAC development in the whole of Africa and in key countries outside of it, thanks to the long-term experience and know-how developed successfully by Centurion in the last 30 years,” says Andrea Marcellan, FAAC group chief executive officer.

“Centurion is an old-time customer from the 80s. Having seen it flourish as an independent manufacturer internationally, capable of integrating world-class management practices with local market understanding in South Africa, we are delighted to cross paths again and to work together going forward,” says Jacopo Malacarne, director of business unit, FAAC Simply Automatic.

Centurion wishes to assure its clients that its brand and products, people (including senior management) and distribution model will remain completely unchanged in light of the acquisition, and clients can expect the same level of quality and support that they have been receiving for the past 30 years, but with an enhanced international presence.

The company invites the public to raise any queries and concerns regarding the recent transaction by sending an email to marketing@centurionsystems.co.za.

“This merely means that we are now part of a larger family and will, ultimately, be able to provide our clients – new and old – with a much larger and more diverse service offering,” reiterated Centurion marketing and sales director Richard Rohman.

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Hikvision launches easy retail iVMS solution Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has launched Blazer Express, an easy-to-use and highly efficient intelligent video management software (iVMS) station, designed specifically to meet the needs of small-to medium-sized retail surveillance applications.

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atering for up to 16 or 32 network surveillance cameras, Blazer Express (supplied with pre-installed operating system), offers individual shops, multi-site stores and petrol stations, centralised video management and easy operation, along with quick and easy installation via its set-up wizard, and automatic device discovery to recognise any connected Hikvision devices.

User-friendly functionality Helping SMB retail operations to manage and secure their businesses in a more effective manner, Blazer Express is packed with a host of powerful features, supporting retail users to increase their business efficiency.

On-board functionality allows users to select a target or event for a number of uses, such as to retrieve video footage to review employee performance for training or sales evaluation, as well as to protect assets and staff.

Blazer Express supplies live, playback and alarm camera viewing functionality via its user-friendly interface, enabling easy location of relevant video footage via multiple video search options including tag, lock, interval and segment.

Displaying a complete visual overview of all camera locations, an on-screen E-map permits per camera related live video, playback and alarm activated events to be directly accessed for quick identification, alerting the retail operator to manage situations with an appropriate response.

Designed for small-to medium-sized retail application, Blazer Express supports seamless integration with existing POS system, associating POS transaction data with the relevant CCTV footage, further helps to identify and review suspicious transactions, as well as to provide evidence for any customer disputes.

Suitable for petrol stations, car parks and vehicle entrance/exit management, Blazer Express also comes as standard with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR).

While a people counting function can provide valuable data for retail operators to gain an understanding of people flow across different periods of time.

The product is further engineered with pluggable mSATA design for convenient system maintenance. A helpful system health-check function monitors service, storage, and camera running status, to provide assurance for system operators.

Advanced & scalable operation Blazer Express iVMS stations can be installed at multiple remote sites, with cascade mode used to deploy centralised video management.

In multi-site mode, Blazer Express allows operators to access video and alarm information from remote retail branches.

Allowing easy system expansion, if and when a new store needs to be accommodated, it’s simply a case of connecting a new Blazer Express to the system.

Multi-site systems can be configured to enable a Blazer Express client to manage all stores’ video footage and alarm information centrally, maximising human resource and response efficiency.

Further enhancing remote management, Blazer Express based iVMS systems can be accessed at any time and from anywhere in the world using multiple free clients.

Supporting installation flexibility and saving valuable budget, Blazer Express supports third-party ONVIF compliant cameras or private protocols, with Hikvision providing a SDK for seamless third-party systems integration.

Webb’s latest share-ready RDS mast

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asco’s Webb Industries’ latest rapid deployment solution (RDS) is a progression on its predecessors in that it is a multi-user mast.

“Our new mast has an increased load capacity of 8 m2 over the top 10m making it possible for multi-customer use,” says Webb engineer Mike Kruger. “Also, while the standard greenfields site takes 21 days or more to complete, this 36m mast can be fully deployed in three days, resulting in a significant price and ‘time to market’ advantage.”

He adds that the new solution is a full-site arrangement, including An example of the 36m shareready RDS multi-user mast.

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the 7.2 X 7.2 m base substructure, tower, fencing, universal equipment cabinet, all underground ducting, full-site earthing and an aircraft warning light system.

“In essence, all that has to be done is to bring power to the site, draw the cable through the ducting sleeve and the system is ready to go,” says Mr Kruger.

“Another cost advantage is that there is no concrete used in the foundation of the structure. The foundation consists of a steel platform base that is filled with suitable compactable material,” says Mr Kruger.

“This material sub-base is 400 mm deep leaving 50 mm for clients to have a site finish of their choice in various materials like, stone chip, paving, etc.”

With respect to the fencing, both Clearvue

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and palisade fencing are available and either can be painted to any colour although the standard is hot-dip galvanised.

The main advantages of Webb’s RDS are: • I t helps overcome site acquisition constraints and saves on rigging costs due to the short time spent on site.

• I t is easy and fast to erect and it does not need expensive cranes.

• I t is suitable for both urban and rural sites and sites with difficult access and in remote locations.

• I t can be re-used or relocated.

• I ts foundation is above ground and there are no soil bearing issues.

• I ts maximum site footprint is 7.2 x 7.2 m.

• I t is now available in both single-user and multi-user formats.

ON THE MARKET

FSK soars with Hawk long-range radio transmitter Building on its reputation as a developer and manufacturer of high-quality products that provide secured wireless communication between monitored sites and responding control centres, FSK Electronics SA has launched the new Hawk long-range VHF radio transmitter.

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on site as they merely need to activate the awk is the evolution of its highly push button selecting between the various successful predecessors – the panel options.

515X, 5X Informer and the TX75X. In addition, the Hawk offers Contact ID Its development represents the company’s interface and hard wired options suitable for strategic approach to meeting changing any installation. This results in substantial customer demand, with a number of new savings in both time and costs as a result of a features that include a serial interface, universal simplified ordering process and a reduction in hard wired options and extended range. the need to maintain high levels of stock.

Andrew Stead, national sales manager “Another way in which the Hawk saves at FSK, says that the features provide money for customers is that it can now protect customers with a cost-effective solution that much larger areas, with 99 partition and 999 is geared towards enhanced productivity and zones catered for, including bypassing of zone communication levels. reporting.

The serial interface means that the Hawk “This effectively reduces the amount of is compatible with most third party alarm hardware required and lessens the network panels, such as Rhino, Texecom, Paradox, Pima fees associated with larger sites,” Mr Stead and IDS. out.

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The Hawk leverages existing tried and trusted FSK technology – the FSK Multi-Router TCP. This VHF to GSM repeater and base station configuration is reputed for its ability to reliably send security messages to customer control rooms.

“The Hawk, Rhino and Falcon ranges enable FSK to offer hugely accelerated turnaround times from any branch in South Africa.

“Adopting the all-on-board philosophy synonymous with FSK products, Hawk allows one product to support hard wired, contact ID and serial connection for the ultimate in user flexibility.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Less is more How MFS technology increases the efficiency of video systems In an era of heightened terror threats and fear of organised attacks, the demand for more surveillance cameras is becoming increasingly insistent. But is the “more is better” approach really the right one in this case? Rather than just increasing the number of cameras, would efforts not be better spent on making the video systems more efficient? With the right technology, that would not be very difficult.

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hether they be public spaces, airports or business premises: the challenge when it comes to safeguarding large areas and expanses is to be able to obtain a comprehensive overview of the entire surveillance area and at the same time the highest possible resolution of details in even the most distant regions of the image.

Resolution is not everything Manufacturers of network cameras may vaunt larger and larger megapixel numbers: but resolution alone is not everything. In order to be able to provide reliable security over large expanses, it is imperative to be able to make out details and identify individuals not only close to the camera but also in more distant regions.

And this is where a very simple physical principle takes effect: a real scene is threedimensional, but in the camera image it

is only represented in two dimensions.

The camera pixels are distributed evenly over the camera sensor, which means the advertised resolution is also constant for the entire image angle – even though a much higher resolution and pixel density might really be needed for more distant regions in order to deliver the same number of pixels per metre as are available for a region closer to the camera.

In other words: If a camera delivers a high-resolution overview image, this can be used to render sequences of events visible, depending on the lighting conditions at the site and the dynamics of the camera.

But this certainly does not mean that the resolution over the entire scene is sufficient to allow incidents to be investigated in an emergency.

In such situations, the following condition must also be met: Depending on the requirement, and as appropriate for the

image scene and details that are important to recognise, a minimum number of pixels must be present on the object or person in the image. This is referred to as pixels per metre (pix/m) on the object/person. It is not the same as the number of pixels a camera uses (as described in the statement “5 megapixel camera”, for example).

Guideline values have been established in the video industry for pixels per metre: To observe, you need 62 pixel/m, to recognise known individuals you need 125 pixel/m, and 250 pixel/m are needed in order to be able to identify unknown persons – regardless of how far from the camera the people are.

How can this be best illustrated? Three people of the same size stand in front of the camera, the first at a distance of 15 metres, the second at 50 metres and the third stands 100 metres away. In this perspective view, people are represented as becoming progressively smaller the further away they are standing.

To ensure the person 100 metres away is also recognisable with a digital zoom and in a video recording, at least 125 pixels per metre must be present on the person in the image depth. This correct calculation of pixels per metre guarantees that a video system will, in fact, deliver the image and video quality required and expected.

Less is more Simply installing more and more cameras indiscriminately in the belief that “more is better” is certainly not an efficient solution.

One has only to think about the welter of unwanted images and the enormous data volume this would entail. And who would look at such an abundance of (surplus) information to any good effect?

Then there are the high costs associated with such an over-inflated infrastructure.

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After all, this involves more than just the cost of obtaining the cameras themselves – the costs of appropriate camera masts, cables for power supply and data transmission, and much more, drive the real cost much higher.

Then, ongoing operational and management costs must also be added to the one-time cost of purchase.

And in most buying decisions, the hidden, indirect costs due to non-productive use by the end user are entirely ignored. These indirect costs can be as high as almost half the total costs.

So the objective must be to find a solution in which the smallest possible number of cameras can safeguard a larger area better and more reliably.

Multifocal sensor technology as problem solver The patented Panomera multifocal sensor technology stands apart because of a completely new lens and sensor concept, which works with multiple sensors, each of which has a different focal length.

In this way, the area to be monitored is “tiered”, so more distant objects can be represented at the same resolution as objects in the foreground (guaranteed constant resolution of at least 125 pix/m).

Thus, it is possible to provide highly efficient protection for a vast expanse from just a single location. Besides substantial savings in terms of infrastructure and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), this solution also offers considerable advantages for security personnel: the ability to view the entire protected area in a single coherent image without having to switch back and forth between numerous separate cameras makes operating the system simpler and shortens response times for emergency personnel.

Preserving anonymity If a relatively large area or public space is to be monitored, the anonymity of individuals must still be preserved. Therefore, data privacy always has top priority.

Accordingly, it is not permissible to treat everyone in the area in question as generally suspicious. The cameras may only zoom in on a site in the case of specific suspicion or if an incident occurs.

In more particular terms, this means the operator only sees the overview image live, or, as another option, moving objects and people are pixelated in the live display for data privacy reasons.

The high-resolution, unpixelated individual streams and therewith also the detailed

images returned by the multifocal sensor systems can only be accessed when an incident occurs, and then in a dual control mode with corresponding authorisations.

Process optimisation instead of monitoring It is not only for safeguarding public areas that multifocal sensor systems offer advantages: MFS technology improves the mode of operation and possible uses of video systems in industry and commerce.

The efficiency of a video system is enhanced considerably, and of particular importance here: less, but markedly better, more effective, and consequently more costeffective.

The core topic of video security technology has evolved considerably since its origins: away from simply providing surveillance and in the direction of process optimisation and process control, due to substantial information gains with the aid of intelligent, analytical video solutions.

In this respect, multifocal sensor technology closes the gap left by conventional video systems.

MFS technology is on the way to bringing about a fundamental change in the video security equipment of the future.

Carole Dougan retires

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recont Vision, an industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced the retirement of Carole Dougan as vicepresident of North American sales.

“Carole joined Arecont Vision six years ago as our vice-president of strategic accounts for the Americas. She did an excellent job building our business with our top distributors and systems integrators based in the US,” says Scott Schafer, executive vice-president, Arecont Vision.

“When we promoted Carole to vicepresident of North American sales in 2012, she built a strong sales organisation that brought many new field sales people into the company who are contributing to our success today and will continue to do so in the future.”

During Ms Dougan’s tenure with Arecont Vision, the company dramatically grew its business in North America.

North American sales are on plan for the first half of 2016, achieving significant yearto-date growth over the same period in the preceding year.

“I leave Arecont Vision feeling very thankful,” says Ms Dougan. “Being a part of this company has allowed me to grow both professionally and personally, working with an outstanding group of people and offering industry-leading products and support.

“It is now time for me to play a larger role in the lives of my spouse, my step-children and grandchildren, my family in New York, and my circle of friends.”

Ms Dougan began working part time at age 14, and while still in school at age 16 she began working full time. Her 40-year career includes more than 31 years in the security industry.

Ms Dougan was named 2012 Woman of the Year in the manufacturer category by the Women’s Security Council. During her tenure, Arecont Vision won significant channel partner awards and industry recognition in North America.

“Carole and I have worked together for 12 years at both Arecont Vision and in previous assignments, and I will miss working with her going forward. She was someone we could always count on,” says Mr Schafer.

“I know how excited Carole is about the next stage Carole Dougan of her life, and that all of us at Arecont Vision wish her the best in the future.”

Arecont Vision has also announced important promotions in the North American sales organisation. Two proven sales directors were promoted to regional vice- president positions. Kyle Parker has been promoted to regional vice president, North American sales West. Mr Parker joined the company as sales director, North Central Region in 2013.

Chris Sessa has been promoted to regional vice-president, North America sales East. Mr Sessa joined Arecont Vision in 2009 as sales director, Eastern Region.

Chris Sessa

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Alpro opening doors at castle Transom closers and hook locks from Alpro have been installed in a new visitor centre at Sudeley Castle near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire.

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he castle lies in a 1 200-acre estate on the Costwold Hills and was used

by Richard III as a base during the Wars of the Roses. It is also the last resting place of Katherine Parr, a wife of Henry VIII who outlived him.

The Alpro transom closers are being used on aluminium doors created by Stroud-based Hybrid Windows who work with clients on timber composite curtain walling as an enhancement for façades. The company’s Hybrid suite is the only UK timber composite fenestration range to include curtain walling.

Alpro’s transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminium doors.

Builders and glaziers benefit from the ability to adjust the latching and closing force created by the hydraulic valve according to the weight and height of individual doors as well as type of usage.

Precise adjustment of closing force is vital at a site such as the Sudeley Castle visitor centre which will have a varied user base.

The castle visitor centre also features Alpro’s round mortice cylinder hook lock deadlocks which are available in both bar and hookbolt versions for sliding doors and the swing doors used on this project.

The hookbolt is made from stainless steel and is a five-ply laminated construction with the centre core case hardened and complete with a hardened roll pin to resist hacksaw attack.

Sudeley Castle has recently opened up rooms that have never been seen before by the public. There are nine individual gardens with notable recent gardeners including celebrity gardening journalist Sir Roddy Llewellyn who lives in the Cotswolds.

The Knot Garden (pictured) is based on the pattern of a dress worn by Elizabeth I who was an admirer of the hundreds of types of roses planted here. There are more than 1 200 box hedges in the garden’s intricate geometric design which centres on a Moorish mosaic fountain.

The comprehensive range offered by Hybrid Windows includes products that combine long-life and low-maintenance aluminium on the outside with the high insulation performance and environmentallyfocused benefits of 100 per cent PEFCaccredited timber to the inside. (PEFC is an international sustainable forest management organisation.)

Leonard Roberts, a director of Hybrid Windows, said: “The Alpro transom closers are our regular choice for aluminium doors.

The units do not disturb the outline of the door and the precise adjustment of closing force as well as a hold-open option help our engineers give customers the performance they want.”

AHD outdoor speed dome with 20X optical zoom TeleEye recentlt announced the release of the AF6120 AHD speed dome camera with a powerful20x optical zoom. With its full HD 1080p resolution, long IR range of 100m and IP66 weatherproof design, the AF6120 is perfect for outdoor surveillance applications.

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dditionally, supporting the Control over Coaxial (CoC) feature, installation of the AF6120 camera is extremely convenient and flexible as it allows the transmission of control signals through the same coaxial cable. This eliminates the need of an additional control cable, offering a simple and cost-effective solution for users.

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Simplest Way for Upgrade to HD Video Surveillance In general, when users upgrade from a SD to a HD surveillance system, usually the entire system needs to be replaced.

This not only generates higher costs, but also causes inconvenience and delays to the current surveillance operations. With TeleEye AHD solutions, users can continue to use their existing coaxial cables. All that is required is to replace the existing cameras and DVRs with TeleEye’s AHD products.

Long Reach, Excellent Noise Immunity TeleEye AF6120 can obtain a long-distance HD video transmission through a coaxial cable of up to 400m, while IP cameras can only transmit to approximately 100m and experience unavoidable interference. In this case, users can monitor to a greater distance

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with the TeleEye AF6120 that outputs videos with impeccable quality and zero noise.

Instant Video Response For absolute accuracy during video surveillance monitoring, it is crucial that there are no de lays throughout the CCTV footage. With TeleEye AF6120, the front-end data does not require any form of coding compression for real time results and high fidelity, so there are no broken footages or delays in the results.

Versatile Range of Video Management Software TeleEye AHD solutions are also fully compatible with the revolutionary TeleEye video management software. This includes TeleEye sureSIGHT integrated video management platform, sureGUARD end-to-end alarm management solution and TeleEye iView HD remote monitoring application.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Genetec announces new version of its unified IP security Genetec Inc.(“Genetec”), a leading provider of openarchitecture, unified IP security solutions recently announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company’s open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications.

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ecurity Center 5.5 offers a new disaster recovery mode, enhanced levels of authentication and encryption, augmented video archiving and export management capabilities, and new choices of supported access control hardware.

With innovative capabilities designed to help organisations better secure their sites, version 5.5 gives administrators greater control and protection of their security infrastructure.

Security Center 5.5 is available now via the Genetec worldwide channel partner distribution network.

Unified Platform Enhancements With a new disaster recovery mode that allows the configuration of multiple failover directory servers at remote sites, Security Center 5.5 allows customers to implement more elaborate disaster recovery plans for their security platform. In the event of a disaster, fail-over servers at geographically disparate locations can immediately take control and ensure organisations continue to have access to their security platform and protect their people and assets.

In this latest release, map-centric monitoring offers enhanced, fluid map scaling for zooming effortlessly in and out of maps – from floorplans to satellite imagery – along with the option to geo-reference dynamic objects on a map with actual geographic coordinates for greater awareness, and add new map layers.

To further simplify alarm management, Security Center 5.5 features alarm grouping and filtering so that operators can group alarms visually by type, state, or priority, as well as handle entire collections of alarms, such as acknowledging or forwarding an entire group.

Genetec offers two flavours of its Software Development Kit (SDK). The Basic SDK is a freely-available package used to connect to Security Center and access configuration information, events and alarms in real-time, as well as make changes or add new tasks to

the monitoring client app. A simplified online enrolment and acceptance process, that is largely automated, gives users quick access. An advanced SDK package offers all the elements of the Basic SDK with access to additional tools required by more complex integrations, and is available through Genetec certified channel partners.

Omnicast™ Video Management Enhancements Building on the advanced cybersecurity measures introduced in Security Center 5.4, and the company’s ongoing commitment to ‘Security of Security’, version 5.5 offers a ‘hardened’ protocol that protects against potential hacking and non-authorised internal access. When users request to access video feeds, new authentication and authorisation steps are in place to protect video data and privacy. By default, only secured media stream requests are accepted, ensuring the app or person making the request is authenticated to avoid any unauthorised requests. Tokenbased authentication is applied for authorising and authenticating RTSP video requests, TLS encryption for securely transmitting these user authentication tokens, and RTSP over TLS for another level of video stream encryption while in transit.

Users are also offered the ability to finely manage exported or saved content, such as video clips and snapshots, which facilitates modifications prior to sharing inside or outside an organisation.

Examples include the blurring and masking of snapshots to protect privacy, editing saved video clips to remove either sensitive or less valuable content and then re-exporting the final clips, adding new bookmarks to better qualify a recorded scene, and more.

Synergis™ Access Control Enhancements Security Center 5.5 also features new access control capabilities to improve organisational security, protect sensitive information,

and increase customers’ choice of access control hardware.

Through the support of the latest firmware running on the Synergis Cloud Link appliance alongside Mercury Security controllers, organisations are able to extend the reach of their security platform with Allegion Schlage AD-300 Hardwired and AD-400 Wireless electronic locks.

Security Center 5.5 introduces Peer-to-Peer (P2P) communications between Synergis Cloud Even when connectivity to the server is unavailable, Synergis Cloud Link appliances have the intelligence to share information across the network, like inputs triggering outputs across appliances and by extending the functionality of anti-passback to areas managed by multiple appliances.

This added flexibility enables users to move away from relying on constant connection to the server that improves overall security.

For greater protection of confidential and sensitive data, additional means of encrypting communications have been implemented between the Synergis Cloud Link appliance and the server along with numerous industry-leading Genetec access control hardware partners, including Mercury Security (EP controllers) and Assa Abloy (IP locks).

The primary goal is to ensure secure communications throughout a customer’s entire access control infrastructure.

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Civilians, police and safety

By Peter Bagshawe

Large-scale attacks on civilians in an urban environment are both difficult to guard against, as well as being an attack on the fabric of society on a local and national basis.

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qually, attacks on the police force in any form and particularly violent attacks also go to the root of society in that the primary role of any police force is to protect the community they serve.

Recent events in Europe and the United States are ample evidence of the risks that are currently levelled against the respective civilian populations, as well as the police force on a national scale.

On the one hand, a direct result of the attacks in Europe appears to be a rise in xenophobic sentiments and, in the United States, a result of perceptions, societal divisions and historic imbalances.

For the purpose of this article, reference will be made to two European countries, being Germany and France and recent incidents that have taken place in each. In Germany over the past fortnight the following incidents have taken place:

July 24 2016 An asylum seeker detonated a suicide vest outside a wine bar near a music festival in Ansbach during the late evening injuring 12 people.

A Syrian refugee, armed with a machete hacked a pregnant woman to death and wounded two others.

July 22 2016 An 18-year-old apparent neo-Nazi killed seven teenagers and two adults during a shooting at a Munich shopping centre.

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July 18 2016 A 17-year-old Afghan refugee hacked at passengers with an axe on a city train injuring three passengers.

Turning to France, the attack on a crowd leaving a Bastille Day celebration in Nice on the French south coast on 15 July 2016 led to 84 deaths and left some 300 injured when a large truck was driven for some two kilometres along a promenade crowded with people who had watched a fireworks display.

28 July 2016 A French Catholic priest, 84-year-old Father Jacques Hamel had his throat slit by two attackers who interrupted a church service in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, and also took hostages in the church.

Looking at these incidents, a number of points of commonality appear that are concerning. The first point is that actions undertaken by individuals or small numbers of people acting in concert and secretively are difficult to detect and stop, with the authorities at a further disadvantage if the attackers are members of a society or group that is a minority.

The latter point is also one of the advantages that attackers have in that they can move in and out of segments of society with ease and, when necessary, can look for support and logistics from within their minority grouping.

Simultaneously, the reaction of citizens and by extension, voters, places pressure

on elected officials and the political parties within the state that is under attack.

At the same time, the more right wing parties who have been vocal in the arguments against allowing migrants into their countries, are becoming more prominent and receiving more media exposure and support within countries that have experienced attacks.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been buffeted by criticism, including from within her party, and has seen increased levels of support given to neo-conservative politicians within her own constituency.

French President, François Hollande, has been subjected to wide criticism in respect of his handling of the security situation in France and ongoing support for alliance action in Syria.

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls was booed by elements of the crowd when he attended a memorial service for victims of the Nice attack and calls have been made in the press and legislative houses for the resignations of Merkel, Hollande and Valls due to their apparent, respective, inability to control threats and ensure the safety of the public in both countries.

Looking to the United States of America, there have been two major attacks on the police which, by extension, and as stated by President Barack Obama following the Baton Rouge shooting, are directed against public servants, the rule of law and on civilised society while he called for an immediate stop to attacks on policemen.

In the first attack, which took place in Dallas, Texas, five police officers were killed, nine others wounded and two civilians were injured when a former member of the American Army opened fire on policemen escorting a Black Lives Matter parade through the city centre.

The shooter, Micah Xavier Johnson, opened fire on officers and then retreated to a parking garage where there was a stand-off involving Johnson and Dallas SWAT teams which was ended when explosives delivered by a remote-controlled robot were detonated.

This was the first occasion that I am aware of that a robot and explosives were used to kill a suspect and this, in itself, has led to a debate on the rule of law, right to trial and presumption of innocence.

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The second incident took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana when, on 17 July 2016, Gavin Eugene Long shot six police officers. Three of the officers died and of the three hospitalised, one remains in a critical condition.

Long was a former Marine who apparently reacted to the shooting by police officers in other cities of black males under questionable circumstances.

In both instances there have been investigations into whether the shooters acted alone, while the debate on gun control and limitations on assault-style, highcapacity semi-automatic weapons has been given further impetus in the lead-up to the American presidential election.

It is of interest to note that the weapons used in both instances appear to have been legally acquired by Long and Johnson.

This background gives an overview of

challenges faced internationally and that may have an impact locally.

Attacks on and the killing of members of the South African Police Service have taken place over a protracted period and were the source of the then controversial shoot to kill instruction given by Bheki Cele at the time he was National Commissioner of Police.

Any orchestrated or aggressive action against the police locally is likely to be met with a direct response.

It was in a reaction to the Farlam Report on the Marikana shootings that a review of the use of deadly force was instructed and this remains ongoing.

With regard to the attacks on civilians in Europe, South Africa has not been subject to these as yet, despite the travel advisory issued by the United States as referred to in my previous article.

The current bail hearing of the Thulsi twins, who have been charged with plotting to detonate explosive devices in South Africa, is the first instance of planned attacks apparently linked to ISIS in South Africa.

Depending on how the bail hearing is handled and the outcome of the hearing and possible subsequent prosecution, this may raise the local profile.

In the interim, increased vigilance and the deployment of security staff on a wide basis remain the best option available to protect South Africa.

A police officer here is five times more likely to be killed on duty than is their counterpart in the United States.

PETER BAGSHAWE holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the former University of Rhodesia and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.

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CALENDAR

Conferences, events & exhibitions of interest to the security industry LOCAL EVENTS: 2016

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2017

September 4-7: CAMPROSA CONFERENCE Venue: Fairmont Zimbali Hotel, North Coast | John Tunstall | t: (028) 313 1711 | Cell: 082 566 6898 | Email: jtunstall@iafrica.com | www.camprosa.co.za

January 22-24: Intersec 2017 | Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE | Email: intersec@uae. messefrankfurt.com | www.intersecexpo.com

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2016 September 6-8: Safety in Action Sydney | Venue: Sydney Showground, Olympic Park | informa@informa.com.au | www.informa.com.au September 6-9: 22nd International Logistyka Kielce Fair | Venue: Targi Kielce Exhibition & Congress Centre | bialek.agnieszka@targikielce.pl | www.targikielce.pl September 12-13: Fire India South Exhibition and Conference | Venue: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India | www.fire-india.com September 13-15: EuroSafety – Safety and Security Exhibition.

Venue: Tampere Trade Fairs, Finland | www.eurosafety.fi

March 21-24: Securika Moscow 2017 | Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | Email: info@informa.com.au | www.informa.com.au March 29-30: Safety in Action Brisbane | Venue: Moscow Expo Centre, Russia | Email: security@ite-events.com | t: +44 (0) 207 5965 079 April 4-7: LAAD Defence & Security | Venue: RioCentre, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | www.laadsecurity.com.br June 2-5: KADEX 2016 – Kazakhstan Defence Expo | Venue: Korme Exhibition Centre, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan | Email: office@astan-expo.com or office@kadex.kz | www.kadex.kz September 11-13: Kazakhstan Security Systems | Venue: Korme Exhibition Centre, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan | Jack Yasakov | Email: yasakov25@gmail.com

September 5-7: Safety in Action Melbourne. | Venue: Melbourne September 27-30: Security Essen – The World Forum for Security Convention & Exhibition Centre | Informa Australia | & Fire Prevention | Venue: Essen, Germany | Messe Essen | Email: info@informa.com.au | www.informa.com.au www.security-essen.de September 12-15: DSEI 2017. World’s leading defence and security November 14-16: IFSEC Arabia | Venue: Riyadh, Kingdom of exhibition | Venue: ExCeL, London | www.DSEI.co.uk Saudi Arabia | www.ifsec.co.uk September 22-24: Sobra – International Fair of Defence, Security, November 16-17: Sectech Denmark 2016 | Venue: Scandic Copenhagen Hotel, Copenhagen | t: +45 33 14 35 35 | www.armedia.se

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DIRECTORY

SECURITY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (SASA) SASA OFFICE BEARERS Suite 147 Postnet X2, Helderkruin 1733 National President: Costa Diavastos c: 082 498 4749 | e: costad@servest.co.za National Chairman: Chris Laubscher c: 082 441 4092 | e: LaubscherC@proteacoin.co.za National Deputy Chairman: Marchel Coetzee c: 084 440 0087 | e: marchel_coetzee@omegasol. com

REGIONAL OFFICE BEARERS

ADMINISTRATION

Gauteng: Franz Verhufen c: 082 377 0651 | e: franz.verhufen@za.g4s.com

1st floor, Block A, 153 Ontdekkers Road (cnr Crane Avenue), Horizon Park, Roodepoort

KwaZulu-Natal: Gary Tintinger c: 084 429 4245 | e: garyt@enforce.co.za

National Administrator: Tony Botes | c: 083 272 1373 | e: tony@sasecurity.co.za | f: 0866 709 209

Western Cape: Dave Waywell c:083 261 3059 | e: Dave.Waywell@elvey.co.za

Office & Accounts: Yolandi Evans | t: 0861 100 680 | c: 083 650 4981 | e: info@sasecurity.co.za

OTHER SECURITY AND RELATED ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) | Eco Park, Centurion | t: (012) 003 0500/1 | Independent Hotline: 0800 220 918 | e: info@psira.co.za | Director: Manabela Chauke.

Council Members: Mr T Bopela (chairperson); Ms Z. Holtzman (vice-chairperson); Advocate A. Wiid (council member); and Commissioner A. Dramat (council member).

APPISA (Association for Professional Private Investigators SA) | Box 8064, Minnebron 1549 | c: 073 371 7854 or 072 367 8207 | f: 086 689 0166 | e: info@appelcryn.co.za | www.appelcryn.co.za | Chairman: Ken Appelcryn | Secretary: Dianne.

ASIS International Johannesburg Chapter No. 155. Box 99742, Garsfontein East 0060 | t: (011) 652 2569 | www.asis155jhb.webs. com | President/Chairperson: Johan Hurter | Secretary: Chris Cray.

ASIS International (Chapter 203: Cape Town – South African security professionals) | President/Chairman: Yann A Mouret, CPP | Secretary: Eva Nolle | t: (021) 785 7093 | f: (021) 785 5089 | e: info@aepn.co.za | www.asis203.org. za BAC (Business Against Crime) | Box 784061, Sandton 2146 | Chairman: James Fitzgerald | t: (011) 883 0717 | f: (011) 883 1679 | e: denise@ bac.org.za. Eastern Cape: Box 40078, Walmer 6065 | t: (041) 373 6401. f: (041) 373 6402 | e: info@bacec.co.za | Western Cape: 12th Floor Picbel Arcade, Strand Street | t: (021) 419 2044 | f: (021) 419 2066 | e: jackie@bacwcape. co.za | KwaZulu-Natal: 2 Hopedene Grove, Morningside, Durban 4001 | t: (031) 207 8273 | f: (031) 207 3900 | Provincial manager: Jody Nair | e: jody@backzn.co.za | Mpumalanga: Box 430, White River 1240 | General manager: David Pretorius | t: (013) 751 3188 | f: (013) 744 3555 | c: 083 273 5515 | e: david@bac_mp.co.za | Chairperson: Ed Coombes | c: 082 807 3916 | f: (013) 752 6002 | e: ed.coombes@worldonline. co.za | North West: Postnet Suite 4415, Private Bag X82323, Rustenburg 0300 | Managing director: Charles Kendall | t/f: (014) 592 3591 | e: charles. kendall@lonplats.com | Limpopo: Box 784061, Sandton 2146 | t: (011) 883 0717 | f: (011) 883 1679 | e: info@bac.org.za | Free State: Box 784061, Sandton 2146 | t: (011) 883 0717 | f: (011) 883 1679 | e: info@bac.org.za.

CAMPROSA (Campus Protection Society of Southern Africa) | President: Roland September | t: (021) 650 4858 | e: roland.september@uct. ac.za | Vice President: Derek Huebsch | t: (041) 504 2490 | e: derek.huebsch@nmmu.ac.za | Executive Secretary: John Tunstall | t: (028) 313 1711 | e: jtunstall@iafrica.com | www.camprosa. co.za.

CENSEC (Centre for the Study of Economic Crime) | Director: Louis de Koker | t: (011) 489 2134 | e: ldekoker@uj.ac.za CISA (Cape Insurance Surveyors Association) | Shahid Sonday | t: (021) 402 8196 | f: (021) 419 1844 | e: shahid.sonday@saeagle.co.za | Mike Genard t: (021) 557 8414 | e: mikeg@yebo.co.za DRA (Disaster Recovery Association of Southern Africa) | Box 405, Saxonwold 2132 | Chairman: Grahame Wright, | t: (011) 486 0677 | f: (011) 646 5587 | Secretary/ Treasurer: Charles Lourens | t: (011) 639 2346 | f: (011) 834 6881.

EFCMA (Electric Fencing and Components Manufacturers Association) | Box 411164, Craighall 2024 | t: (011) 326 4157 | f: (011) 493 6835 | Chairperson: Cliff Cawood c: 083 744 2159 | Deputy chairperson: John Mostert | c: 082 444

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ESDA (Electronic Security Distributors Association) | Box 17103, Benoni West 1503 | t: (011) 845 4870 | f: (011) 845 4850 | Chairperson: Lee-Ann Andreka | Secretary: Shirley James | www.esda.org.za

SAESI (Southern African Emergency Services Institute | Box 613, Krugersdorp 1740 | t: (011) 660 5672 | f: (011) 660 1887 | President: DN Naidoo | Secretary: Mrs S.G. Moolman | e:saesi@mweb.co.za

ESIA Electronic Security Industry Alliance) | Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | t: (011) 498 7468 | f: 086 570 8837 | c: 082 773 9308 | e: sia@iburst. co.za or steveconradie@iburst.co.za | www.esia. co.za

SAIA (South African Insurance Association) | Box 30619, Braamfontein 2017 | Chief Executive: B. Scott | t: (011) 726 5381 | f: (011) 726 5351 | e: faith@saia.co.za

FDIA (Fire Detection Installers Association) | Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | t: 087 808 7527 | f: 086 518 4376 | e: fdia@fdia.co.za | www.fdia.co.za | President/ Chairperson: Matt Kielty | Secretary: Jolene van der Westhuizen.

FFETA The Fire Fighting Equipment Traders Association) | Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | t: (011) 455 3157 | f: 086 518 4374/(011) 455 4126 | e: ffeta@tiscali.co.za | www.ffeta.co.za | Chairperson: Astrid Wright | Vice-chairperson: Meshack Gabeni.

FPASA (Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa) | Box 15467, Impala Park 1472 | t: (011) 397 1618 | f: (011) 397 1160 | e: library@ fpasa.co.za | www.fpasa.co.za | General Manager: David Poxon.

GFA (Gate & Fence Association) | Box 1338, Johannesburg 2000 | t: (011) 298 9400 | f: (011) 838 1522 | Administrator: Theresa Botha.

HCSA (Hotel & Casino Security Association) | Box 91728, Auckland Park 2006 | Chairman: Dick Glanville | t: (011) 447 2700 | f: (011) 447 3276 | Vice-chairman: Frans Joubert | t: (011) 898 7333 | Secretary/Treasurer: Graham Bendell | t: (011) 728 4405 | c: 082 699 2392 HSA (Helderberg Security Association) | Box 12857, N1 City Parow 7463 | t: (021) 511 5109 | f: (021) 511 5277 | e: info@command.co.za | www. command.co.za | Chairperson: Stephen van Diggele.

IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers (SA)) | Treasurer: A.E. Greig | Box 1033, Houghton 2041 | t/f: (011) 788 4329 | e: adminstaff@ife.org.za | www.ife.org.za | President: John Khoza Mpiyakhe | Secretary: Lindi Mujugira.

ISA (Insurance Surveyors Association) | Box 405, Saxonwold 2132 | Chairman: Graham Wright | t: (011) 486 0677 | Vice-chairman: Alan Ventress | Secretary: Alex dos Santos.

LASA (Locksmiths Association of South Africa) Box 4007, Randburg 2125 | t: (011) 782 1404 | f: (011) 782 3699 | e: lasa@global.co.za | www. lasa.co.za | President/Chairman: Alan Jurrius | Secretary: Dora Ryan.

NaFETI (National Firearms Education and Training Institute) | Box 181067, Dalbridge 4014 | Chairman: M.S. Mitten | Vice: Ken Rightford | t: (033) 345 1669 | c: 084 659 1142.

NaFTA (The National Firearms Training Association of SA) Box 8723, Edenglen 1613 | National Chairman: Peter Bagshawe | t: (011) 979 1200 | f: (011) 979 1816 | e: nafta@lantic.net POLSA (Policing Association of Southern Africa) | t: (012) 429 6003 | f: (012) 429 6609 | Chairperson: Anusha Govender | c: 082 655 8759.

PSSPF (Private Security Sector Provident Fund) | Jackson Simon | c: 072 356 6358 | e: jackson@

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SAIDSA (South African Intruder Detection Services Association) | Association House, PO Box 17103, Benoni West 1503 | t: (011) 845 4870 | f: (011) 845 4850 | e: saidsa@mweb.co.za | www.saidsa.co.za | President/Chairman: Johan Booysen | Secretary: Cheryl Ogle.

SAIS (South African Institute of Security) Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | t: (011) 455 3157 or 0861 111 418 | f: 086 518 4374/(011) 455 4126 | e: SAIS@tiscali. co.za | www.instituteofsecurity.co.za | Chairman: David Dodge | Vice-chairman: Mike Verster | Administrative Manager: Rosemary Cowan.

SAN (Security Association of Namibia) | Box 1926, Windhoek, Namibia | Administrator: André van Zyl | t: +264 61 205 2264 | f: +264 61 205 2350 | e: pagvz@nampower.com.na SANSEA (South African National Security Employers’ Association) Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | Administrators: SIA | t: (011) 498 7468 | f: 086 570 8837 | e: galen@sansea.co.za.

SAPFED (Southern African Polygraph Federation) | President: Ben Lombaard | 083 793 1152 | Secretary: Amelia Griesel | 082 786 3347 | e: info@sapfed.org | www.sapfed.org SAQCC FIRE (South African Qualification Certification Committee) | Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | t: (011) 455 3157 | f: 086 518 4374 | e: saqccfire@tiscali. co.za | www.saqccfire.co.za | Management Committee: Chairman: Brett Jones | ViceChairman: Duncan Boyes | SAQCC Fire – 1475 Committee: Chairman: Tom Dreyer | ViceChairperson: JJ Scholtz. SAQCC Fire – Detection & Suppression Committee: Chairman: Matt Kielty | Vice-Chairperson: Laura Swart.

SARPA (South African Revenue Protection Association) | Box 868, Ferndale 2160 | t: (011) 789 1384 | f: (011) 789 1385. President: Naas du Preez. Secretariat: Mr J. Venter, Van der Walt & Co. SDOA (Service Dog Operators Association | Box 49554, Hercules 0030 | t: (012) 376 2152/3 | f: (012) 376 2359 | e: company@ppscanine. co.za | Chairperson: Mr F. van Kraayenburg | t: (012) 376 2266.

SIA (Security Industry Alliance) | Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | t: (011) 498 7468 | Chief Executive Officer: Steve Conradie | www.securityalliance.co.za SKZNSA (Southern KwaZulu-Natal Security Association) | t: (039) 315 7448 | f: (039) 315 7324 | Chairman: Anton Verster | c: 082 371 0820.

VESA (Vehicle Security Association of South Africa) | Box 1468, Halfway House 1685 | t: (011) 315 3588/3655 | f: (011) 315 3617 | General Manager: Niresh Reddy.

VIPPASA (VIP Protection Association of SA) Box 41669, Craighall 2024 | t: 082 749 0063 | f: 086 625 1192 | e: info@vippasa.co.za | www. vippasa.co.za | Enquiries: Chris Rootman | c: 082 749 0063 | e: vippasa@protectour.co.za

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