Security Focus Vol 33 No 6

Contents page SERVING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECURITY

Cover Story

INDUSTRY FOR 33 YEARS

Features 10 Special Feature: Perimeter Protection

As of October 2013, all electric fence installers need to have been trained, pass an examination and be registered with the Department of Labour to legally install compliance fences. So, compliance is not so complex after all ...

13 Training Update

MiRO is receiving extremely positive feedback from customers who have attended its free IP-CON training programme this year; and Paxton is taking a practical approach to training and in so doing, enriching its service offering.

16 Expo Review

Equipped with a good game plan, a driven team, amazing support from suppliers and customers, Elvey Security Technologies has done it again.

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Quatro Holdings: He who owns the soil owns up to the sky

Securex South Africa took place from 12-14 May at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. According to the event organisers, the show welcomed 5 323 industry professionals.

Three years after a successful merger of various soft service companies, Quatro Holdings has become a household name.

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30 On The Market

Regulation vs enforcement.

6 News

• Private security industry signs wage agreement. • Morpho solidifies dominance in Africa.

24 Industry Opinion

• Access human potential for better recruitment. • 4K myths debunked.

26 Company News

• Homegrown uniform giant gears up for aggressive expansion. • Linx International acquires Tavcom. • Sunell celebrates successful year in South Africa. • Safe workplace practices. • Backing 3D face technology. • New Orion launched in SA.

• Finally, a Shabbos alarm you can trust. • Uniforms play an important role.

32 International News

• Hikvision meets legislators on Capitol Hill. • All-new CopperLine introduced. • Whiskey made in Germany? Yes, sure!

35 Law & Security

Suspensions, investigations and hearings.

36 Association News

A word from the chairman.

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Index of Advertisers Calendar Directory

29 Case Study

Technology watches over Asian sports hub.

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ig plans and major legislative changes that have everyone up in arms and scrambling to comply, followed by very little action, and a complete lack of enforcement. Unfortunately this has become a rather familiar scenario – and not just in the security industry. Take the e-Toll scenario, for example. The refusal by the vast majority of Gauteng

motorists to purchase an e-tag is clearly something that government never anticipated. With the realisation that (perhaps for the first time in decades) the people are saying no, they’ve tried everything from bargaining (discounts and grace periods) to threats (linking the system to licence renewals). Closer to the security industry, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) set its sights back to car guarding with an announcement from the communications, registration and training deputy director, Mpho Mofikoe, that every car guard should possess a Grade E security certificate. PSIRA also added that less than 18 000 car guards are, in fact, registered. Frankly, I was surprised that as many were. The whole car guards need to be registered with PSIRA issue seems like another case of the stable door being closed after the horse has bolted. Love them or hate them, these selfappointed and self-employed guardians of your vehicles do not earn a basic salary and definitely have not undergone any formal training. I’m sure if you asked any of them whether they are in possession of Grade E Certificate from PSIRA, you would either be met with complete silence or a question as to why someone is suddenly trying to regulate something they have been doing unrestricted for years. So, keeping this in mind, it’s going to be interesting to see how matters play out regarding the Department of Transports’ new Draft National Road Regulations. After promising for some time now to do so, the Department has issued its proposed regulation changes, which address the way licences are renewed, the circumstances under which people may be

transported in goods vehicles, and the possible reduction of the speed limit. A review of the most common causes around the world for road collisions and road deaths puts reckless driving at the top of the list with poor road conditions at the bottom. Speeding, exhaustion and inebriation make up the rest of it. More than anything else it’s people’s behaviour that cause the most road collisions. South Africa also has the dubious honour of having the second highest road accident fatality rate per 100 000 population in Africa. With 1 118 fatal crashes and 1 368 fatalities recorded for the 2014/2015 festive season and another 300 fatalities recorded over the Easter weekend, the figures are staggering. Earlier this year, the South African Road Federation (SARF) released a statement in which it said that thousands of innocent people are losing their lives because of our collective failure to take a zero tolerance approach to reckless drivers that continue to flout the law and leave nothing but devastation in their wake. SARF’s president summed it up quite nicely when he said that there is something very wrong with the psyche of drivers on our roads today. A few minutes on any of our local roads will tell you that there is a blatant, wilful, and complete disregard for the law; a complete lack of consideration for fellow road users; and a complete absence of fear for loss of life. The Department should be commended for making good on its promise to review the regulations, for committing to put potential killers behind bars. But, the question remains, in a country that has more than enough regulation already, should we not rather be focusing our efforts on employing the necessary manpower to enforce them? Andrea Müller Editor andrea@writescene.co.za

Editorial Policy Statements made or opinions expressed in articles in Security Focus do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Security Association of South Africa (SASA) nor those of any of the other security associations listed in Security Focus. Similarly, advertising in this publication does not imply in any way endorsement or approval by these security associations of any products or services. It is the policy of the Security Association of South Africa that any office-bearer who has an executive position in a company, or companies, which supply security products or services should on no account allow his position to be used to promote his company or its objectives in the editorial content of Security Focus, the official journal of the Association. If, at any time, an office-bearer’s position has been quoted in relation to his company or product, this does not imply the Association’s approval or involvement.

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Private security industry signs wage agreement

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he private security industry employer bodies have signed a three-year wage agreement with the relevant trade unions, following a constructive and peaceful negotiation process. This is according to the Security Association of South Africa (SASA), which is pleased to announce that together with the other employer bodies (including the South African National Security Employers Association (SANSEA) and the Congress of South African Private Security (COSAPS)), it has signed a three-year wage agreement with the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) and 14 other industry trade unions. This agreement is subject to promulgation by the Minister of Labour, effective from 1 September 2015. “We are pleased with the outcome of the negotiation process, that will usher in some radical changes in the security industry, and

even more so because all parties have, once again, contributed to a constructive and amicable process, which has resulted in more than nine years of industrial peace under the Negotiation Framework Agreement,” says Costa Diavastos, pPresident of SASA and chief negotiator, representing the employer bodies. “Our objective has, at all times, been to do our best to ensure the industry will never again witness a repeat of the violent industrial strike action which we saw in 2006,” he says. Some of the most significant aspects of the wage agreement, include: • A 9,8 per cent increase to the minimum wage for the lowest paid workers in the sector in the first year. • The phasing out of the Grade D security officer over the three-year period. • The streamlining of the demarcation of geographical areas in favour of two

categories (urban and rural). According to SASA, security workers are among the most vulnerable in the sector, and this deal has made an unprecedented positive shift on employment conditions in a sector which is of the largest entry level employers in the country. “As one of the largest employer bodies in the industry, we do take the interests of our employees very seriously, which is why SASA has been committed to the process of eradicating industry non-compliance,” says Mr Diavastos. “We are gratified that the unions have worked with us towards an amicable agreement and with this process now successfully concluded, we can focus our efforts on tackling those other issues impacting our industry,” he concluded. A full copy of the industry wage agreement can be viewed on the SASA website www. sasecurity.co.za n

Morpho (Safran), a leading supplier of biometric identification and security solutions, has clearly shown its intention to continue to dominate the African market. As a trusted

advisor and trendsetter, Morpho says it plans to aggressively capture the untapped markets in the rest of Africa. The company recently showcased MorphoWave in South Africa, the next wave of innovative biometrics and the market’s first biometric access solution featuring high-speed touchless fingerprint matching. Guillaume Lefevre, Morpho vice-president, market development and sales, is upbeat about the speedy adoption of biometrics throughout the African continent. “There is a new wave of consumer applications that will drive innovation, vendors in this space will have to adapt or die. Morpho’s consistent ability to advance the security industry with groundbreaking biometric technology and unrivalled performance is seen in MorphoWave.” He says Ideco, Morpho’s local premier partner, was instrumental in establishing a strong presence in South Africa – the gateway into Africa. “Not only do our strategies complement each other, but Ideco really understands the African markets. We would like to grow this partnership and start penetrating new untapped markets on the continent.” Speaking about global trends, Mr Lefevre says smartphones have emerged as the new frontier of growth for fingerprint biometrics. In 2014, the top smartphone vendors all launched products with biometrics. According to a report by IHS Technology Research, shipments of fingerkprint-enabled handsets and tablets will reach 1,4 billion in 2020.

“The significant increase in the adoption of biometric technologies in smartphones is largely due to factors such as growing concerns over data integrity and security among mobile users, rising popularity of mobile wallet concept for accomplishing banking and financial transactions, and move towards mobile cloud computing.” “We have seen some important milestones for the adoption of biometrics. Apple’s new iPhone and iPad devices all have fingerprint readers and it also launched payments services with secure identity verification through fingerprint technology. Huawei, one of the world’s leading smartphone vendors, was first to launch an Android phone with a fingerprint touch sensor. Since then, others like Samsung have followed,” he explains. Mr Lefevre says as smartphones evolve and become more advanced, the requirements of small hardware components become even greater. “Touch sensors will continue to decrease in size, which poses large technological challenges on especially fingerprint software to ensure a great user experience with high security. “Since the introduction of biometrics and fingerprint technology into smartphones, we are seeing the convenience of the technology driving consumer demand. The security aspect of fingerprint technology will become even more important as more services and functionality are tied to your finger. This will put higher demand on fingerprint software to deliver both convenience and high security,” he concludes.

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hree years after the successful merger of various soft service companies, Quatro Holdings has become a household name, not just in the Gauteng area but as a national player, servicing a bouquet of national and international clientele, many listed as JSE Top 100 companies. While many companies in the South African market advocate an integrated approach, not many can proudly celebrate in its success. Quatro Holdings, through its successful change management process, managed to select and integrate companies and individuals suited to its cultural ethos and, most importantly, to the groups vision of becoming a recognisable player in the marketplace. This in itself, entails not trying to be the biggest, but rather an organisation that can support an internal and external clientele throughout its national branch network. In order to understand Quatro Holdings’ uniqueness in the market, one needs to put into perspective the conceptualised strategy often found under FMC companies. Whereas the FMC marketing strategy is to combine various service offerings under one umbrella, this more than often does not derive the desired synergies nor results. These

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services are offered under different silos, “no accountability for the other”. Quatro Holdings, through its approach, has successfully integrated the management, supervision and quality control processes in such a way that we can take charge of the operation in its totality – being the cleaner, gardener, hygiene officer or security personnel. They all become part of one team reporting to one management structure, this while still retaining each business unit’s expertise.

We can’t all be experts at everything Wait, yes we can. This management approach has allowed us to put into place recruitment and business processes that will support our business vision. We are able to draw not just the right clients, but the industry experts in the respective disciplines we operate within. “Bigger is most definitely not always better”. Recent accounts awarded to Quatro Holdings bear evidence that we managed to not just secure these multi-disciplined accounts, we were successful in the roll-out – this without just being a uniform swop.

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Francois Faber has recently been appointed to the position of managing director – corporate security for Quatro Holdings, With a track record of 22 years in the South African security industry for both national and international companies, Francois brings along a lion’s share of experience in providing physical and specialised guarding, and technical security solutions to corporates, mining, aviation industry, financial and tertiary institutions, industrial sectors and National Key Point installations alike. Francois remains passionate about delivering on the company guarantee of being a recognised player in the industry.

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On this front, substantial investment has been made in ERM software development and securing agreements with various roleplayers in the market to upgrade and improve on Quatro Holdings I-REPORT business application and workflow processes. This will allow Quatro security personnel, management and clients to make informed decisions. “We will be able to not just validate our role within our clients’ business process, but actually validate the value our staff brings to the table, while at the same time support our quality management process. We believe in quality, rather than quantity.” The future of the industry, while we recognise the sheer size of the industry and the number of staff employed in this sector, we have to commend both employee organisations and unions alike in the remarkable achievement in the recent wage negotiations and conclusion of another three-year deal taking effect 1 September 2015. The negotiations took place peacefully and without any form of violence. On this front we take note of the decision to phase out Grade D over the next three years, and are excited to see the largest part of the workforce being upskilled to

that of Grade C. The financial impact will, however, adversely impact on the affordability of physical security services and sway largely towards more technology integration. Quatro Security remains favourably positioned in this sector. Our system design, installation and off site monitoring capability place us in the forefront in this sphere and we will continuously invest in both product development and our people to remain a forerunner. n

Contact Details Address: Cnr: The Highway & Libertas Rd, Equestria, Pretoria Tel: 0861 44 00 00 / Fax: 012 816 8461 Email: info@quatroholdings.co.za

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Compliance not so complex after all

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s is so often the case when it comes to the general public and industry regulation, most people only take notice when the problem pulls at their own personal purse strings. With a growing number of homeowners waking up to the harsh reality of legal implications associated with people (including criminals) being injured by their electric fence, and insurance companies refusing to pay out after a housebreaking incident – the difference between compliance and non-compliance is now being taken very seriously indeed. Homeowners wanting to sell their property also have to produce a compliance certificate (COC) for their electric fence before the sale can take place. However, the manufacturers and installers of electric fencing solutions have faced their own myriad of challenges, including complexities over which government bodies and industry regulators were actually responsible for regulating the industry, that’s to mention nothing of the training that is required before any compliance certificates can be issued. And it is probably for this reason that a small group of industry players, which included industry associations and leading local manufacturers, decided to bypass the

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public sector red tape and work directly with the Department of Labour to develop new legislation pertaining to electric fencing installation. As of October 2013, all electric fence installers needed to have been trained, pass an examination and be registered with the DoL to be able to legally install compliant fences. Their customers are to be provided with compliance certificates that only certified installers can issue guaranteeing that the fence is up to the SANS 10222-3 standard. On completion, the installer/person will need to certify the workmanship/fence according to the Standard SANS 10222-3. In order for the installers to certify themselves or to be found competent, they would need to contact a certified EWSETA (The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority) training provider. The South African Electric Fence Installers Association (SAEFIA) lists as its main objectives: to attract members of the fence installation industry, and to represent its member’s in the promotion and advancement of their interests within the fencing industry. It also aims to promote the advancement of the knowledge and skills of its members and the fence installation profession, as well as promote health and safety issues within the

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industry. For accredited installer training providers, SAEFIA lists three companies, which it says are registered with EWSETA and The Department of Labour: Nemtek, Electric Fence Skills and Stafix. A person registered as an electric fence system installer is required to have “sufficient knowledge of the safety standards applicable to electric fence systems”. Further, proof of “electric fence system installer proficiency” must be given before registration will be approved. But this doesn’t mean old electric fences need to be replaced. As long as they comply with the old 1988 regulations, they are perfectly legal. And if they comply, there is no reason why they shouldn’t qualify for a COC. This is important, because if a property is sold, a COC is required (see 2 below). The regulations state that every “user or lessor” (which implicates tenants) of a new electric fence system must have a COC “provided that such certificate shall be transferable”. Electric fence systems installed prior to 1 October 2012 don’t require a COC unless: 1. They have been added to or altered, or 2. There is a change of ownership of the premises. n

Smart Safe secure Free standing

A free-standing electrified fence has two main functions – namely to act as a barrier fence and to act as a perimeter security deterrent. The free-standing electric fence will monitor and report on a 24-hour basis and is commonly used to enhance the security around sensitive areas such as prisons, military and industrial applications, boarder fences and farms.

Wall Top

Unlike the free-standing fence the wall top application needs to be mounted on a brick structure or concrete wall. Nemtek manufactures a complete range of wall top brackets and accessories that are made to a high standard to maximize security.

DRUID 15 and 18 LCD

The Druid 15 and 18 offer 4.6 and 7.2 joule output energy. The Druid 18 is most commonly used for large series fence systems, like your free-standing applications, whereby the Druid 15 LCD energizer is used for small to medium size fences. Using the Adaptive Power Technology (APT), pioneered and patented by Nemtek, these energizers offer a new and unique method in detecting how much power a fence can accept and handle before it starts to arc and waste energy, thus maximizing the power and security on the fence. The LCD display shows information which is quick and easy to read thus making it user friendly.

THE NEMTEK TAUT WIRE SYSTEM AND NEMTEK FG7 LCD PLATFORM

The purpose of the taut wire system is to provide another layer of perimeter security that is independent of any other security system. The taut wire system provides a means of detecting any change in tension or tampering on a wire by means of a taut wire sensor. Up to 31 sensors may be connected to one Nemtek FG 7 LCD platform. The Nemtek FG 7 platform is used to provide a graphical interface and connectivity to a network compromising of Nemtek energizers, input/output cards and Taut Wire sensors.

Security Electric Fence

Deter, Detect, Delay. A high voltage shock combined with a physical electric fence barrier will deter anyone from

attempting to penetrate the perimeter fence. The detecting ability and power of a Nemtek electric fence energizer will give an alarm when the perimeter of the property being protected has been infiltrated.

EDENVALE Unit 1, Cnr Dick Kemp and Herman Str, Meadowdale Tel: 011 453 1970 Fax: 011 453 1858 011 453 2328

Northriding Stand 251 Aintree Avenue, Northriding Commercial Park, Northriding, Randburg Tel: 011 462 8283/4 Fax: 011 462 7132

KWAZULU-NATAL 19 Henwood Road, Pinetown Tel: 031 701 2125 Fax: 031 701 3728

CAPE TOWN 27B Concord Crescent Airport City Cape Town Tel: 021 386 3742 Fax: 021 386 5573

NELSPRUIT 46 Rapid Street, Riverside Industrial Park, Nelspruit Tel: 013 752 2187 Fax: 031 752 2188

EXPORTS Stand 251 Aintree Avenue, Northriding Commercial Park, Northriding, Randburg Tel: 011 462 8283/4 Fax: 011 462 7132

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Leading the pack Nemtek is a name that has become synonymous with the security electric fencing industry. It’s well earned reputation is not just the result of excellent products and services, but also for the role the company has played in supporting and facilitating the realisation of higher standards in its own industry, particularly when it comes to training and industry compliance. Known for the manufacture and supply of a complete range of energizers and fencing hardware, Nemtek has become local household name with a respected global standing. And, while Nemtek is a significant player in the game, agricultural and equine markets, it maintains the security industry still remains its biggest market sector. According to Ray Wilsenach, general manager, the success of the business can be attributed to Nemtek’s pro-active approach to changing market dynamics. “Innovation and new product development are important, but can never replace the value of developing excellent client relationships, which are so important in this sector,” he says. “The company is owned by Nick Manioudakis, Roger Jardine and Sean Hurly – all of whom put complete faith in their employees,” he adds. “This has a ripple effect throughout the organisation, and encourages our employees to go above and beyond what is expected of them.”

Leaders in Training

With all the controversy that has dominated electric fencing regulation over the past five years, it was only a matter of time before suppliers such as Nemtek took matters into their own hands to protect the reputation of their own industry. Today, Nemtek offers one of the largest installer training facilities in the country, fully accredited by The Department of Labour, The Department of Manpower and the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority. “In recent years we’ve watched our industry come under fire, particularly in the field of security. With thousands of installers claiming competence it was becoming apparent that only a couple hundred of those were actually compliant with changing legislation,” says Mr Wilsenach. “Our decision to offer the full bouquet of training services was driven by our need to clean up and protect the reputation of our industry, as well as to ensure that the

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installers purchasing our products are able to use them to their maximum capacity, which only serves to benefit the end-user,” he adds. Nemtek says that the excellent response from installers to their training facility and unprecedented interest in further training is further proof that there are still hundreds of excellent installers out there who want to offer their customers the best possible solution. Nemtek’s training facility offers a range of courses, including a broad overview of electric fencing products and installation procedures. This course is not only useful to installers who wish to gain an overview of the latest technology, but also for security managers, farmers and complex trustees, who wish to learn more about the ins and outs of fencing installation, prior to contacting an installer to carry out the contract. Nemtek also offers an intensive EWSETA (Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority) course for installers, which includes the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), a combination of intensive theoretical and practical training, and ends with the installer being in a position to obtain a certificate of compliance for training completed. The RPL portion of this training does not simply take into account the unit standards that the installer has completed, but requires the installer to submit a portfolio of completed contracts for assessment, prior to the theoretical and practical training as well. Installers are therefore given a fair opportunity to prove their competency while providing trainers with an overview of those areas that need further knowledge and development.

Competition is welcome

While Nemtek is a local household name, it acknowledges and welcomes international market players as well. “Competition is always welcome,” says Mr Wilsenach. “It’s good for the industry and keeps us on our toes, but our only concern is that it

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is done properly. We certainly don’t support cheap imports that only serve to negatively impact the reputation of our industry.” He adds however, that the international market does boast some excellent names and that Nemtek strives to meet international standards and specifications that will keep its name as one of the frontrunners in the global industry.

Family Matters

Nemtek is a family-owned business, but somehow this culture also filters throughout the organisation. It’s not just good products and innovation that have kept Nemtek as one of the industry leaders, but the dedication of its employees as well. Training facilitators, Garreth Osborne and Jason De Freitas share this sentiment, saying that it’s rare to find an organisation today with so many employees that have exceptional long service and loyalty to their employers. “Working under the direction of the management team, employees are encouraged by the openness and transparency of this organisation,” says Mr Osborne. “The company culture is dynamic and energetic, which makes for a great environment to work in every day,” adds Mr De Freitas. Both support the theory that when you are happy at work, it makes it even easier to deliver a consistent and excellent customer experience. It’s also easier to supply products and services to a customer when its employees fully support the values of the organisation that they represent. “Nemtek was built on a decision made more than 20 years ago for the company to specialise in electric fencing, and to dedicate itself to developing specialised and innovative products that keep enhancing the reputation of the industry,” says Mr Wilsenach. “As Nemtek marks its 25th year, we look forward to what the future has in store for us,” he concluded. n

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Free-to-attend training receives positive feedback Wireless IP convergence company MiRO is receiving extremely positive feedback from customers who have attended its free IP-CON training programme this year. Only four months into the gruelling schedule, the company has completed six events throughout a number of major centres in the country, as well as in Botswana.

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P-CON leverages the convergence of all IP technology – wireless, VoIP and video and how it all works together to create new opportunities in the wireless/IP industry. According to Jan Keyser, chief training officer at MiRO, attendance has been excellent. “We have met with a number of existing and potential customers who have had limited previous exposure to our product range. “The opportunity to receive first-hand information on current technology trends and to see practical demonstrations of the products, is critical to a better understanding of what solutions work best in specific applications.” Each event comprises two hands-on, interactive sessions in each of the major centres and, based on the demand for the training, the company has added a third, Webinar-based session for those delegates who are unable to attend the live sessions. Mr Keyser explains that the company’s focus in the sessions is to provide customers with a greater insight into converging available technologies. “By talking to the customers and showing them the possibilities and benefits that can be derived from product convergence and devising customised solutions to each specific application, we are able to assist them in

attaining a sustainable growth path. The new opportunities that open up to them once they have a firm grasp on the advantages afforded by convergence are innumerable.” The first two weeks of each training cycle are dedicated to in-house MiRO training. This allows each member of the MiRO team to attain an in-depth understanding of the products they will be working with. “By becoming completely familiarised with each product, MiRO’s employees are better able to suggest and devise solutions that will provide across the board benefits in terms of enhanced connectivity, performance and productivity,” says Mr Keyser. Feedback from attending customers has been very positive and forms the basis of constant refinement of the programme. After the Durban event, David Sutton, of Dave Sutton Electronics, says he was impressed with the excellent product knowledge exhibited by the training providers, while Donovan Shanmoogam, of DDR Computers, says: “The trainer had an extensive product knowledge and was able to assist with wireless convergence problems encountered by the attendees.” The Gaborone event in Botswana was packed to capacity and received rave reviews from

attendees. Logan Holmera, of AE Support, comments: “The session took a diverse and interesting look at the integration of products. I was sorry it had to come to an end.” Mepati Dube, of Comsoft, was particularly impressed with the informative and inter-active nature of the training. Christopher Kuteeue, from Outsource IT, adds: “The event provided great elaboration on the products and their features.” Both Kematose Dichabeng, of Comsoft, and Patrick Jansen, of Trucom, agreed that the training was of an excellent standard. The remaining training sessions will continue to bring further products, including the company’s CCTV surveillance offerings from VIVOTEK and Sunell, Milestone and NUUO open platform and video recording solutions, as well as VoIP, networking and Wi-Fi to the table. “Essentially, we want to share our own knowledge with our customers and we will be leveraging a number of successful case studies to emphasise the advantages of correct planning and implementation,” Mr Keyser adds. More information on the IP-CON training sessions can be found on MiRO’s website at www.miro.co.za and www.ip-con.co.za. n

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Paxton takes practical approach to training The Paxton Group, a global access control designer and manufacturer, is continuing its interactive training programmes with further free sessions planned across the country, making it as simple as possible for installers to learn about Paxton and enrich their service offering. Since its launch last year, dedicated Paxton trainers have been working to ensure that installers are comfortable with Paxton products and are able to specify effective solutions for customers. To date, Paxton have trained more than 600 installers from nearly 400 companies across the country in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Richards Bay, East London, Port Elizabeth, George and Nelspruit. With the demand for access control ever increasing, the Certified Paxton Installer Programme is aimed at installers looking to expand their customer base and make the

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most of available opportunities. Training is designed to be comprehensive and simple, giving installers the opportunity to learn about the benefits of the company’s innovative product range from the experts and equip them with the confidence to deliver security solutions that best meet the needs of end-users. Steven Woodbridge, training manager at Paxton, said: “The training programme aims to provide installers with the knowledge and skills to install confidently and correctly first time. There is a double benefit with this as it means less time on site for the installer, increasing their profit, and greater customer satisfaction.” Riaan Van Der Merwe, sales executive at Paxton, has 19 years’ industry experience, previously working for a South Africanbased distribution company. He believes the practical approach to training differentiates Paxton from other companies in the security

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market. He said: “Paxton’s offering is engaging trainees and allowing them to get hands-on experience with the product. Feedback has been very positive, which is really encouraging for our first year in the market.” Steven added: “Whether the installer is from an intruder alarm background or their core business is networked products, our objective is to cater for all levels and backgrounds, while keeping the material we deliver consistent. “Each session varies slightly depending upon the audience attending. However, the same important key information is delivered throughout the day.” The Certified Paxton Installer Programme will run on a number of dates at locations across South Africa throughout 2015. For more information, and to find a session near you, visit Paxton’s website: http://paxton. info/2330. n

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Elvey does it again With a good game plan, a driven team, amazing support from suppliers and customers, Elvey Security Technologies has, once again, succeeded in promoting customer centricity by bringing quality class leading solutions personally to customers. Held in some of the most spectacular sporting stadiums, this year’s expo was in Port Elizabeth at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Cape Town at the Green Point Stadium, Durban at the Moses Mabhida Stadium and the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

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ays Jack Edery, chief executive officer of Elvey: “We believe in continuously providing communication platforms, such as the expo, to bring these products to our current and prospective customers in an interactive, focused and personalised manner.” The expo created a valuable interactive experience for all involved, where Elvey could listen to customers’ needs and begin building tailored solutions for each unique request. Attendees had the opportunity of networking with highly knowledgeable product representatives at information sessions. Visitors were invited to attend a cocktail party for further networking and where loyal longstanding customers received certificates of recognition.

New Product Launches

Elvey launched a new in-house initiative called Blue Label. Blue Label is where Elvey offers additional services or product benefits to customers over and above current value added offerings. The Elvey brand is synonymous with high quality security products and services, and now that quality promise is being taken a step further through the introduction of Blue Label. Wherever you see the Elvey Blue Label symbol, you will find a commitment made to go above even their usual high standards of service and support. It’s a pledge that when you see the Elvey Blue Label symbol, Elvey has gone above and beyond to deliver you peace of mind. Ultimately, that’s what the company strives for.

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The RISCO Group joined the expo for the first time this year. Its intrusion alarm systems cater for residential and commercial installations

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(eg financial institutions), including a full range of indoor and outdoor detectors. They have a mobile application which brings video verification and alarm control to the palm of your hand – using smartphones. ALARM.COM, displayed its new home automation capabilities using Z-Wave devices and easy to use APP to manage one’s security and home with full energy management functionality on the DSC Neo alarm panel range. The DSC Neo was on display. RDC showcased its new SMX Unit. Nemtek introduced its new agricultural range and also its pet-friendly (low voltage) energiser. Optex and Siemens also represented the intruder detection category.

CCTV and IP Surveillance

HeiTel joined Elvey for the first time at the 2015 expo. Its impressive mobile offering was on display and was well received by visitors. VisionLine introduced its new NVR, video platform and great quality analogue camera range. Cathexis exhibited its improved VMS and integration opportunities. Dahua launched its new range of HDCVI cameras – leaving visitors highly impressed. Arecont Vision showcased its range of high-end products with unique cameras offering 180 and 360 degree views.

Access Control

Elvey recently announced the addition of Suprema to its access control portfolio. The extensive range of products include biometric access control systems (fingerprint and facial recognition), time and attendance devices. AccessLine introduced the Gramma Switch, which is intended for use on the Jewish Shabbath and Festivals and has been approved by The Tzomet Institute and is endorsed by the

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Beth Din of Johannesburg. The brand further showcased the Guard monitor, EVO 2 arming solution for DSC 18xx series control panels and the UNO and QUATTRO 4- or 1-door access solution with basic management software. Impro played an important role with registration at all the shows. They showcased the portal system controller with touch screen and visitor portal module among other technologies. Part of Sherlotronic’s impressive display included the new S1, hard-wire 1-channel transmitter and GSM programmer for Mimic base. Fermax also exhibited its access control capabilities remarkably. The GSM Unit was popular among the visitors.

Fire Detection

FireClass joined this year’s show for the first time. They offer a variety of conventional, as well as addressable control panels, detectors and accessories.

Consumables

Alarm Supplies showcased its new power extenders for boosting one’s security standby time in the event of power failures. Furthermore, on display were inverters that keep 220v devices powered in the event of power failures. Also on show was its new LED lighting offering which works on 12V making it possible to run through the aforementioned PSUs. Elvey would like to take this opportunity to thank customers, first time visitors, suppliers, media and last but not least, the team for the support they have shown at the nationwide expo. n

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Securex SA 2015 in review Securex South Africa took place from 12-14 May at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. According to the event organisers, the show welcomed 5 323 industry professionals. The additional 562 visitors represented an increase of almost 12 per cent over the three-day period, when compared to statistics from the 2014 event.

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ays Joshua Low, event director at Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery: “The increase in visitor numbers is encouraging, given the fact that South Africa and the rest of Africa are still in the grips of an economic recession. “Our decision to rebrand IFSEC SA as Securex for 2015 has been well justified and underlines our commitment to attract high calibre visitors to the exhibition,” he added. Securex 2015 showcased 121 South African companies, of which 47 were first-time exhibitors and 34 international companies, of which 13 were first-time exhibitors. “This is indicative of the significant focus and marketing drive to secure additional vertical elements within the exhibition,” says Mr Low. In addition to the 155 exhibitors, Securex included a three-day education programme. “Securex is also a conduit for market-related short-term education,” says Mr Low. “The Securex Seminar Theatre provided ample opportunity for visitors to listen to knowledgeable speakers talking about industryspecific topics that include current trends and legislative issues.” Securex 2015 included a number of new features, including the New Products Showcase, the Business Matchmaking Programme, the Installers’ Workshop and the InFiRES seminar. It was also the first time that ASIS, in conjunction with the South African Institute of Security (SAIS), hosted a half-day, CPD-

accredited workshop for security managers. “We were also very fortunate to acquire the endorsement of a number of industry associations, including ASIS, ESDA, FFETA, FPASA, PSiRA, SAEFIA, SAIS, SANSEA, SASA, SAQCC Fire and SIA. “Of particular importance was the willingness of PSiRA to interact with companies from the private security sector, as exhibited by its decision to share information by participation in the seminar programme,” adds Mr Low.

An abundance of technology

Frank Street This year, Frank Street, an importer and distributor of CCTV equipment in South Africa, returned to Securex to showcase a broad range of new offerings, including the new BOSCH MIC Series 550 infrared camera, Bosch 4k cameras, facial and licence plate recognition technology. Frank Street stocks a complete range of CCTV equipment, access control, and specialises in intelligent surveillance solutions, complete IP solutions, digital video recording, system integration and CCTV design. This allows the company to cater for a broad range of large or small applications. Active Track Active Track launched a number of exciting new innovations at Securex this year. These included the Active Track two-way communication unit which has gained incredible traction in the

market for its simplicity and durability. The Active Track System is comprised of multiple technologies, including – RFID, GPS and GSM – all driven by the web interface, Active View. All fully integrated, the combination of these technologies has resulted in the most cost effective staff monitoring and asset management tracking solution on the market today. Another great product, the Calypso Wireless Control Panel, which is the latest Alarm offering from EBS in Poland, and distributed by Active Track in South Africa. With its simple functionality, durable design and quick installation, the Calypso meets all the basic requirements for securing offices, commercial premises, houses, small industrial buildings, garages and holiday homes. As this is a wireless system, the detector can be placed anywhere. There are no dedicated detectors required, and no need to distribute meters of unnecessary cabling. Calypso is also integrated with AlertView, a mobile smart phone application that allows one to manage all the features of the Control Panels remotely by multiple users. www.activetrack. co.za MiRO MiRO is a local distributor of wireless, Networking, VoIP and IP Video products with experience in supplying powerful, flexible Continued on page 20

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Continued from page 18 and scalable solutions to match client communication requirements. The MiRO wireless IP convergence portfolio at Securex included technology from SIAE, RADWIN, Ubiquiti, MikroTik and Deliberant. MiRO also showcased the VIVOTEK range of cameras and its Sunell range of thermal, analogue and IP cameras, together with the NUUO range of VMS and NVR solutions, as well as the Milestone open platform video management system. Deggy DeggyÂŽ South Africa, which has also become an annual exhibitor at this industry event since its launch in 2011, used Securex 2015 as a platform, from which to launch its new software system for its easy-to-use Guard Tour Solution. Deggy assists security companies and businesses to monitor a team of security officers or employees from virtually anywhere in the world with its unique and robust monitoring solution. Deggy offers an advanced, reliable, robust and resistant guard tour recording system that is easy to install and highly durable. Users can manage an unlimited number of guard tour sites with remote access capability. The system includes user-friendly software to generate and print multiple powerful featured point-to-point reports. The newly-launched Deggy Control 2015 is professional guard tour software that manages all tour data. The new software system has been completely redesigned from the previous version, keeping the same simplicity as before, with a whole new level of flexibility to maximise efficiency. Powell Tronics Powell Tronics returned to Securex South Africa with a highly interactive stand to demonstrate the power of its solutions, which saw this well established local name be awarded one of the Securex Best Stand Awards in its category. Backed by years of industry expertise, Powell Tronics has built its reputation on specialising in the distribution of advanced access control,

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time and attendance, workforce management, asset management and security solutions. From basic single-site card-based RFID systems to multi-technology customised, fully-integrated solutions comprised the latest technology in biometric identification. Proven brands like Morpho, Impro, Golmar, Synerion, Cisa, P-Tron and ET are competently supported by the Powell Tronics technical department. Powell Tronics also offers a range of additional services to its trade partners, including training, bespoke development, as well as consultant and commissioning assistance. ADI ADI Global Distribution, a one-stop solution provider in security products worldwide was, once again, at Securex to showcase its exceptional range of technology in intrusion, video, access, fire, hardware and integration. ADI, which forms part of the Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) Group now boasts more than 100 branch locations across Europe, Middle East and Africa, and is already a renowned and successful distributor ($1,4-billion business) in North America. The ADI strategy remains partnering with customers to offer them a wide range of great products and solutions, at the best possible price, backed by exceptional services and ongoing support. Suprema With its innovative products engineered from leading technology, quality design and manufacturing, the Suprema biometrics range has gained a reputation for exceeding customer expectations. The Suprema stand included a wide range of access control products and many first-time entries to the local market. Some of the most popular products included the BioStar 2; Xpass S2 IP access control multismartcard reader and controller; BioStation 2 with instantaneous authentication as well as rapid data transfer; the pocketOps iOS and

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Android smart mobile extension of the ProSync Workforce Management integration engine; and the iPoS, a locally developed point of sale system for Suprema AC and T&A management suites. Axis Communications Axis Communications, a major supplier of network cameras, along with partners EMC and DTI, joined the line-up of world-class exhibitors with its range of new solutions for effective use in retail and for critical national infrastructure. New products included the new horn speaker, as well as the corner mount and anti-grip camera. Axis Communications also announced the launch of its new access control unit, the AXIS A1001. Safran Morpho Global security solutions provider, Morpho (Safran) showcased a powerful new range of biometric terminals specifically designed for physical access control and workforce time and attendance management. This included a wide range of products encompassing fingerprint, multi-modal (combination of finger vein and fingerprint biometrics) and facial recognition technologies for public and private sector applications. Hikvision Hikvision, a global supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, specialising in video surveillance technology, as well as the design and manufacture of a full line of CCTV and video surveillance products is another regular Securex exhibitor. Hikvision now operates more than 30 domestic branches in China and 16 overseas regional subsidiaries around the world. It is now also publicly listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The Hikvision product line ranges from cameras and DVRs to video management software and its R&D team has recently launched a number of competitive products for both the trade and consumer market. Continued on page 22

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Winning Combinations

Cathexis Technologies The Cathexis Technologies and Hitachi Data Systems stand drew a large crowd of hopefuls and onlookers as Cathexis prepared to draw the winning entry for its Win-aHarley Competition at Securex South Africa 2015. Following the grand draw, Cathexis Technologies is delighted to announce that Securex visitor, Cobus Myburgh was declared the official winner of a brand new HarleyDavidson Motorcycle. The Cathexis/Hitachi stand attracted interest from a great number of Securex visitors who were all eager to learn more about the latest CathexisVision 2016 video surveillance software suite features. CathexisVision has gained an enviable reputation in the global marketplace as one of the most intelligent, integrated and sophisticated surveillance solutions to satisfy all security and infrastructure

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management requirements. Hitachi exhibited its Hitachi Visualization Platform, which provides a sophisticated, cloud based situational awareness and management solution. When integrated with the Cathexis surveillance platform and other third-party systems it provides a powerful solution for public safety and law enforcement. HAB International Fire and Security HAB Fire and Security is a provider of security screening equipment and locally manufactured fire fighting and screening vehicles. HAB International offered visitors the opportunity to “test drive” an F-1 simulator with steering wheel and pedal box integrated into a 2010 F-1 race car body. Visitors could also try and beat a lap time set down by South African racing car driver, Jody Scheckter to win a hot lap experience in a Ferrari race car around one of South Africa’s race tracks.

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Fidelity Fidelity Security Group, one of Southern Africa’s largest integrated security solutions providers joined the competition line-up by giving visitors a chance to crack the safe code and win R10 000 in cash. Stand Awards For the second year running, MiRO was declared the winner of the award for stands in the 48 square metre+ category. Runner-up was Hikvision. Winners of the 18 square metre and 1848 square metre categories were C-Thru Fencing and Powell Tronics respectively, while the runners-up were Tom Tom Telematics and TeleEye. Securex 2016 is already well into the planning stages and will take place at Gallagher Convention Centre from 24 to 26 May. For more information visit www. securex.co.za n

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Access human potential for better recruitment The recruitment landscape is changing rapidly and apart from the challenge of finding candidates with the right set of skills and qualifications, recruitment is becoming an increasingly strategic part of organisational growth and development.

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rend watchers have predicted that the more traditional recruitment methodologies may eventually be phased out in favour of recruitment styles that can demonstrate innovation, and actually help shape the future of the organisation’s talent pool. Today, the local market can move towards this trend, through an holistic behavioural assessment tool known as PDA (Personal Development Analysis). PDA is one of those tools that could literally revolutionise the way that candidates are matched to positions in organisations. “PDA offers a range of benefits to companies and individuals,” says Wade Cooper, executive director, PDA International Africa. “For companies, it provides the opportunity to optimise the candidate selection and talent development processes. For individuals, it provides a behavioural profile for self and career growth development,” he says. In a nutshell, PDA is an accurate personality and behaviour assessment tool, which uses simple, precise and scientific methodology to discover and analyse any person’s behaviour profile. When matched with PDA’s ability to evaluate the behavioural and competency requirements of a specific job, the result is a scientifically measured person-to-job match. “PDA will literally take the headache out

of the trial and error process of the candidate selection process,” says Mr Cooper. “In addition to helping organisations find talent, PDA is also an excellent tool to help identify the ideal team of candidates for a specific project, or even specific individuals for organisational succession planning.”

Pinpointing human potential

Each and every person has potential, most people just do not know how to identify access and develop it. While most people spend more time with their co-workers than their own families, we still know very little about how they think or behave and what drives or motivates them. Mr Cooper says understanding these aspects about co-workers, employees and yourself translates into significant benefits for your organisation. “Research has also proven that people who understand what motivates them are happier, healthier, and experience lower levels of stress,” he adds. “That’s to say nothing of being more efficient, effective and successful at work. PDA empowers you with the knowledge about your natural leadership style, as well as the behavioural profile of work colleagues and employees.” PDA is currently used in more than 32 countries around the world of all sizes, from blue-chip powerhouses to small-medium-sized businesses, to identify, develop and retain organisational talent. It’s also become a leading tool for HR consulting companies, or simply for private individuals who wish to develop their own personal strengths during career transition. With a 90 per cent effectiveness rate, PDA is one of the most efficient ways to learn how to optimise your own potential, as well as that of your employees.

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online questionnaire, which should be carried out in a spontaneous manner without any interruptions. Accredited PDA analysts then use the PDA Behavioural Profile Report, which is generated through cloud- based technology for their Talent Management Requirements. Within minutes you will obtain a precise diagnostic with valuable information to make better decisions regarding selection, job-fit and development. This assessment is a reliable, scientificallyvalidated tool, which has been specifically developed to identify and predict the behaviour of individuals in organisations. It measures and provides a highly accurate assessment of the individual’s behaviour, emotional intelligence (EQ) and energy, while also providing personto-job and competency percentage match / FIT. By no means a new addition to the marketplace, PDA has been used around the globe for the past 15 years. PDA is based on American psychologist, William Moulton Marston’s Personality Structure Theory. Coincidently, in addition to Marston’s contribution to the field of psychology, he was also a renowned lawyer, inventor, as well as the comic genius who created Wonder Woman.

Taking it further

The more you know about a candidate’s behaviour and personality traits, the more you know about what would be the best way to develop them, ensuring that individuals take responsibility in leading self, leading change and leading others. Having completed the PDA analysis, organisations and individuals can tap into ongoing training and development to expand on individual potential even further. MyPDACoach is a six-week online E-learning customised self-development journey that candidates can take to develop those areas

iFacts, a people screening and HR services provider, is pleased to announce that having completed the required training programme, it now boasts three PDA (Personal Development Analysis) Analysts. Effectively, what this means is that iFacts now offers the globally renowned PDA Behavioural Assessment to any companies looking to enhance their employee selection, leadership development, succession planning and talent management processes.

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identified that required further refinement. For those candidates being groomed for high-level leadership positions, PDA offers one-on-one sessions with renowned business coaches. Sessions can be carried out over Skype or through face-to-face consultations. PDA is also growing at such a rapid rate in Africa that it has developed a PDA partner

programme that offers HR companies and professionals focused on talent selection and management, head hunting/recruitment, training or coaching, the opportunity to improve their services and grow their businesses by adding the PDA and MyPDACoach as an additional service offering to their current realm of services.

“The more we know about what drives us, the more we can use this information for further self-development, “ says Mr Cooper. “PDA is one of those tools which will help you develop those individuals that are so critical to your company’s success, ultimately ‘People Risk’ is the biggest risk that organisations n face,” he concluded.

4K myths debunked By Laurence Smith, Executive at Graphic Image Technologies Ultra High Definition (UHD) or 4K technology is the next major evolution in the video space, offering four times the resolution of High Definition (HD) which delivers dramatically enhanced viewing quality. In the surveillance arena, this opens up a host of new possibilities and offers major benefits when utilising surveillance footage for identification and evidentiary purposes. However, when it comes to the deployment of 4K video surveillance, there are a number of myths prevailing which are slowing the adoption of this technology. The majority of these beliefs are based on false perceptions around 4K technology and debunking these myths is key to assisting organisations to leverage the benefits of 4K. One of the main benefits of 4K is obviously the increased resolution of footage. With this technology, gone are the days of grainy black and white CCTV footage which can barely be used to recognise the perpetrators of crimes. Even with HD, which provides a resolution of 1920 by 1080p, images tend to pixelate when zoomed in, which makes fine detail such as facial features and registration plates difficult to read accurately. With a picture quality of 3840 by 2160 pixels @ 25fps (PAL) or 30fps (NTSC), 4K offers much greater clarity and a much larger image, making this level of digital zoom finally feasible without obscuring any of the fine details. However, despite these benefits, many organisations remain reluctant to implement 4K technology as a result of misperceptions around a number of areas, including storage, viewing and processing. The first misperception that needs to be dispelled is the belief that 4K monitors are required to view footage from 4K cameras. This is only true if viewers wish to view a live stream of the 4K image in full size, in which case a 4K monitor is essential. However, it is completely possible to utilise 4K cameras with existing monitors if you make use of an intelligent system that is capable of scaling the picture to match the resolution of the monitor.

Even on an HD monitor, a 4K recording will provide better forensic detail. The picture is transmitted at a resolution that the monitor is capable of handling, and only increases the quality as the user zooms in to a higher degree. This technology is currently available and it also disproves another persistent myth that a typical workstation computer cannot handle 4K footage because 4K video requires a 4K graphics card and processing power. However, if you are making use of technology that intelligently scales the video and image quality to meet the available configuration, this becomes a completely false perception. Furthermore, the belief that four times the resolution requires four times the bandwidth to transmit, as well as the belief that storage costs will be much higher, is also not necessarily true, as this is dependent on the camera technology. A 4K camera running at 30 frames per second (fps) could operate at 4 Megabits per second (Mbps), which is no higher than some 1080p cameras. Storage would be virtually unaffected with the benefit of four times the resolution and there would be relatively little impact on a viewing workstation because the data rate is about the same, depending on the camera and how it is optimised. The camera technology itself not only determines the bandwidth throughput and storage requirements, but also the operating conditions that 4K technology is suited for. Another misconception is that 4K is not suitable for outdoor deployments because there is too much variation in lighting conditions and too much contrast between light and dark, among other issues. The reality is that this is not a failing of 4K technology, but an intrinsic characteristic of the cameras sensors themselves. The right camera technology is suited to both indoor and outdoor applications, and an optimised set-up will ensure high quality footage throughout. Utilising intelligent 4K surveillance systems, organisations can make use of their existing back-end system and run 4K cameras on the front-end for improved video quality for virtually the same total cost of ownership (TCO) as a 1080p system. In addition, 4K cameras can actually help

organisations save money. The higher quality and vastly improved resolution means that often two or three HD cameras can be replaced by a single 4K camera. Although the 4K camera is slightly more expensive than an HD one, the entire installation actually becomes more affordable, as there are fewer cameras and fewer network points so storage requirements are reduced, operators need to monitor fewer cameras and maintenance is dramatically reduced, which brings the TCO down, saving organisations time and money. While these myths may well be true of certain 4K offerings currently on the market, the reality is that solutions are available that offer users four times more image detail using an average of only 30 per cent more storage than some HD 1080p solutions, utilising existing back-end systems and optimising bandwidth consumption. In addition, 4K provides vastly improved forensic capability with four times more detail than HD 1080p, up to 30fps, and significantly higher image sensitivity. Users can thus leverage the benefits of the 4K footage without the need to overhaul their existing monitoring system, for improved quality and reduced or similar total cost of ownership. n

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he Kit Group, a South African leading supplier of security, industrial, commercial and corporate workwear and personal protective equipment such as boots, hard hats and goggles, has brought in serial entrepreneur Andrew Robinson to drive its next

phase of local and international growth. The company started out 25 years ago in founder Joe Pereira’s garage and now has offices in South Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Botswana and Namibia and supplies customers as far afield as DRC, Zambia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Burundi, Jordan, Kosovo, Uganda and Nigeria. In addition to supplying workwear and protective equipment to anybody who needs a uniform, be they miners, factory workers, security guards, road builders, chefs, cleaners and customer-facing office workers, Kit Group also provides clients with end-to-end uniform management. It takes care of everything from procurement, stock management, storage and warehousing to issuing workwear to new and existing employees as needed. “We already are a force to be reckoned with,” Mr Robinson says, adding that more than one million workers are already clothed by Kit Group. He says the combination of Mr Pereira’s deep industry knowledge and reputation, and his own experience in a wide range of different industries, including clothing and textiles, is a powerful one that will drive his aggressive expansion plans. Apart from continuing to provide exceptional customer service, Kit Group will be moving into new product areas to allow clients to buy the full range of workwear and personal protective equipment in one place. It is also assessing new geographies and exploring how to grow sales in areas it already serves. “Our customers can look forward to exciting developments and our competitors can look forward to having to fight harder for every sale,” Mr Robinson continues. “We’ve come a long way from my desk in my garage to the market leader we are today,” says Mr Pereira. Having worked with Mr Robinson over the last few months on a new and energised strategy that will drive value for customers, suppliers, staff and investors, Mr Pereira is excited to have Mr Robinson on board. “Andrew is an innovative entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word. He has a proven track record and has the experience and expertise to grow the business moving forward.” With the new structure in place, both Mr Pereira and Mr Robinson are excited for the future, with the Kit Group poised for growth as they pursue opportunities within the Industry by focusing on their core markets and extending the range of services it offers. n

Linx International acquires Tavcom Security consultancy firm Linx International has reached an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in Tavcom, the dominant name in training for the physical security industry. Tavcom offers technical and non-technical training – undertaken in the classroom and online – in a wide range of fields like security management, control room operations, system planning and project management, structured cabling, disaster recovery, counter eavesdropping, PAT testing, solar panel installation and covert CCTV. Linx International Group, which encompasses Linx Consulting, ARC Training International and Perpetuity Training, is

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a consultancy specialising in security, risk management and investigation services. Tavcom’s sales director Paul Tennent has been appointed group sales director for Linx International, while Mike Tennent, who founded Tavcom, has been appointed nonexecutive chairman. “Tavcom’s expertise in the systems training market, combined with the Linx International Group’s reputation for providing premier security management training, will provide an unparalleled offering to the sector,” says Linx International group’s chief executive officer David Gill. “Our plan is for Tavcom to continue to

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operate under its existing brand within the Linx International group and clients will, therefore, continue to receive the outstanding levels of service they have come to expect. “However, the inclusion of Tavcom within the group presents a fantastic opportunity to create a global leader in both security management and security systems training.” Says Mike Tennent: “I am delighted with this transition. The shift from a family business to the new international group set-up is one which will see the company build on its excellent reputation, as well as open new opportunities to our clients to offer outstanding training and consultancy internationally.” n

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Sunell celebrates successful year in South Africa Sunell Technologies participated in its first South African security exhibition at Securex 2015 and used the occasion to host a cocktail party on its stand to thank its partners and celebrate its rapid rise to mainstream success in the country. The Sunell team opened the event and welcomed everyone to the party. They also announced the grand prize of the evening, to be presented after a lucky draw, would be a 42-inch smart TV. The welcoming was followed by a speech from Sunell’s sales director, Alec Liu, who announced that the event was a small token from Sunell to its South Arica partners and clients to thank them for a successful year.

Mr Liu said that while Sunell had only opened its doors in South Africa a little more than a year ago, it had experienced better than expected acceptance in this market, and had been able to post enviable growth rates. Sunell’s slogan in the coming year will reflect its belief that security technology will be able to turn ordinary people into superheroes. Mr Liu explained that Sunell’s clients were the real superheroes as they made a difference in the daily lives of innumerable people. Furthermore, Mr Liu expects the partnerships Sunell has developed in South Africa to stand it in good stead throughout 2015 as the company further solidifies its

position in South Africa. After the speeches, the party continued among the various products on display on Sunell’s stand. The technology ranged from megapixel cameras through to a 6MP, 360-degree fisheye camera, Sunell’s Smart Home offering, its NVR platform and its video management platform, InView CMS. Despite having spent a busy day at Securex, the partiers continued until late in the night. When the lucky draw took place later in the evening, Elton James, from Mzanzi Fire and Security, was lucky enough to be the winner of the 42-inch Smart TV, which will make a smart addition to his home. n

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Safe workplace practices By Rhys Evans, Director of ALCO-Safe Effective, comprehensive health and safety procedures are not only essential for compliance with the Operational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, they are also important for ensuring productive working environments. However, when it comes to sensitive aspects such as drug and alcohol policies and testing, implementation of policies and procedures may not be altogether straightforward. Organisations cannot simply dictate they will be conducting such testing, nor can they instantaneously implement it where this did not previously exist. In order to ensure maximum buy-in and minimum friction, enterprises should follow a step-by-step approach and, importantly, work with unions and employee representatives to ensure inclusive, fair and effective safety programs are introduced. According to the OHS Act, employees may not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while in the workplace. This is particularly important in industries such as mining, manufacturing, construction and transportation, where the safety hazards are numerous. In light of this, it is essential to implement policies and procedures around these substances. The most effective way is to conduct testing using specialised equipment. However, organisations cannot simply implement such testing without warning, and

without consulting employee representatives. This approach will, without a doubt, cause misunderstanding and other issues around testing and related policies. In order to minimise these issues, organisations should involve the unions and employee representatives from the outset. Policies and procedures need to be clearly outlined, along with any testing component, how the tests will be done, how frequently they will be conducted, the process for testing and more. The selected testing methods should be thoroughly explained, along with the reasoning for their selection, and this should be explained to the representatives. In addition, education needs to form a large component of any drug and alcohol policy. Organisations need to ensure that employees and representatives understand the rationale behind testing policies and procedures – that this is not a practice aimed at firing people, but rather one that will help to create a safe and productive working environment for all. In addition, education around the dangers of drug and alcohol use, both in terms of their negative impact on workplace safety as well as the financial and long-term health implications, should form part of the education drive. An effective education mechanism is to use real examples of incidents where people have been injured or involved in accidents. Using examples that employees can relate to, particularly if it

involves people they may have known or worked with, makes the dangers of alcohol and drug use in the workplace more real. Organisations should also focus on the positive aspects, such as the improvements to health and financial situation once substance abuse problems can be brought under control. Organisations also need to provide forewarning and notice before testing can begin. The exact date need not be specified, but organisations should warn employees that testing will begin in, for example, three months, giving them time to come forward with problems or get clean on their own. This once again needs to be implemented by working with representatives to ensure minimal misunderstanding. Furthermore, safety officers must be trained in the procedures developed along with the equipment that has been selected for testing. One of the biggest challenges to implementing any policy around alcohol and drug testing is a lack of understanding on the part of employees. Without education and buy-in from the unions, employees may feel they are being persecuted, restricted or victimised. Involving all parties from the outset, and focusing strongly on education for both employees and representatives, is the only way to effectively overcome this obstacle. In this way, organisations can resolve any issues up front, ensuring that the process of implementing new health and safety practices and policies is as smooth and well accepted as possible. n

Backing 3D face technology The Morpho 3D Face Reader™ provides lightning-speed, hands-free access to offices and restricted areas. By analysing the three-dimensional structure of the user’s face, it achieves extremely accurate matching while ensuring high throughput. With

Morpho 3D Face Reader™, access control is highly secure and as simple as a quick glance. A projector-like, invisible near-infrared light pattern is projected onto the user’s face and a camera captures the distorted light pattern that is interpreted for 3D facial biometric matching.

New Orion launched in SA The new Orion 2.4 HX non-linear junction detector (NLJD) for cyber technical surveillance countermeasures sweeps and surveys is now available from Eavesdropping Detection Solutions® (EDS). The Orion 2.4 HX non-linear junction detector (NLJD) from Research Electronics International (REI)* (USA) introduces a new generation of high power NLJD’s. The Orion has a maximum power output of 6.6 W, making it the most powerful compact non-linear junction detector available on the market. It can easily detect and locate any hidden electronics, regardless whether the device is radiating, hard-wired or turned off. The Orion easily detects eavesdropping devices, recording devices, cellphones and even hidden SIM cards. The Orion 2.4 HX is the first NLJD on the market with a time graph display. The

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TGD continuously displays the history of the harmonic responses. The Orion 2.4 HX NLJD has a new polycarbonate body and antenna head which provides many user benefits over traditional NLJD’s. Professional TSCM teams utilise a NLJD during sweep surveys in boardrooms and offices to locate covert surveillance devices. Wardens and custodial personnel utilise a NLJD to search for cellphones, SIM cards and other electronic contraband. Eavesdropping Detection Solutions® (EDS) is a South African cyber TSCM™ firm based in Centurion, Pretoria, and the exclusive distributor of Research Electronics International (REI) (USA) technical surveillance countermeasures equipment in southern and eastern Africa. n

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A4 QVGA colour touch screen provides user positioning guidance and enables ondevice administration (enrolment etc) and customisable messages (including language). Also included is full audio support for customisable voice prompts with inputs/outputs and door relay. Speed and hands-free operation is achievable by the real-time 3D imaging technology enables sub-second matching. The embedded matching engine analyses the structure of the face (using more than 40 000 data points), thus improving accuracy compared with 2D technologies. Enhanced accuracy enables low false acceptance rate while maintaining high throughput and productivity. Conventional 2D facial images can’t be used to duplicate a face and spoof the system. It accommodates a range of facial positions (angles, motion) and poor lighting conditions (night and day vision). Companies can enhance the look of their corporate reception areas and secure access points with the terminal’s sleek, stylish design. The use of invisible light makes the technology non-intrusive. Acquisition is handsfree and contactless, i.e. ideal for environments requiring gloves or where there are hygiene concerns. n

CaseStudy

Technology watches over Asian sports hub

The multi-focal sensor technology pioneered by Dallmeier is being used in Asia on the premises of the Singapore Sports Hub. Panomera® watches over the spectator terraces in the National Stadium.

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ccupying an area of 35 hectares, the Singapore Sports Hub is a stateof-the-art, fully integrated sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub that allows everyone in Singapore to watch, play and support sports and entertainment. Beyond spectator events, the Singapore Sports Hub also offers community programming, Experience Sports initiatives and public facilities for everyday use. It features a cluster of affordable lifestyle facilities including The Kallang Wave Mall, restaurants, a skate park, a lawn bowl green, a climbing wall, a beach volleyball court, hard courts, a sports library and a museum. On track to become a leading destination in the region for sports and entertainment events, the heart of the facility is the National Stadium, which can hold up to 55 000 spectators under a retractable dome roof. This facility will enable elite athletes and world renowned artists to enthrall both local and global audiences.

MFS technology for highly detailed images

In terms of video surveillance, the Singapore Sports Hub only wanted the newest equipment possible. The multi-focal sensor technology Panomera® from Dallmeier watches over the spectator areas in the National Stadium. Unlike single sensor cameras, MFS technology utilises several sensors, each of which has a different focal length. Consequently, more distant areas can also be displayed with the same image quality as for objects close to the camera. Each sensor defines its own contrast, white balance, exposure, sharpness and focus. This enables the system to deliver a considerably more effective dynamic response, and the highest

possible image quality for the entire scene. In contrast to PTZ cameras, Panomera® records the entire scene all the time, even while only a section of the picture is being looked at live. So, the operator can carry out his tasks without undue pressure, and without missing anything. Furthermore, the same scene can be viewed in live and playback modes at the same time. MFS technology uses H.264 compression and multi-cast capability for extremely economical bandwidth use.

High availability of recordings

The images are recorded on IPS 2400 appliances. The Dallmeier recording systems are notable for their unrivalled quality and reliability. The highest possible degree of availability is guaranteed by RAID 6 and redundant power supply units. The LGC Forensics certification means that the image material is admissible as evidence in a court of law. Mathew Lamb, technical director, Singapore Sports Hub, is satisfied: “Working with Dallmeier, as always, has worked perfectly, both with their head office in Regensburg, and with the local office here in Singapore. “The results talk for itself, with market-leading images and control software. It delivers the result that the industry has been looking for for years. “The ability to have multiple views in HD on one seamless screen is an ultimate users dream and provides us with the technology required to protect our stadium. Even at a distance of 200 metres, the faces of people on the terraces are still clearly identifiable.” And, he adds: “I think this project will be used as a reference for many other Panomera® projects throughout Asia.” n

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Finally, a Shabbos alarm you can trust

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fter years of painstaking research and fine-tuning, Elvey Security Technologies has developed an alarm switch that can be used according to the halachic principles of

Shabbat.

Understanding the halacha of Gramma

The Gramma Switch is based on well-established Jewish law, which permits indirect labour on Shabbat in specific cases of great need as defined by halacha. This law is based on a Mishna (permission), where it is written that if a fire breaks out that would not endanger any lives, “One may make a barrier with any vessel, whether it is full (of water) or empty, to prevent a fire from spreading.” [Shabbat 120a]. Therefore, one can put even new vessels in the path of a fire, even though the fire will inevitably break the vessels and cause the water to gush out and extinguish the fire. This kind of indirect action is known as gramma, from the Hebrew root meaning “to cause something to happen”. However, it is important to note that the use of gramma is limited to situations of significant loss, such as in a fire. Rabbis today agree that medical and security needs have the same halachic implications as significant loss. It is based on this understanding that an electronic gramma was created.

How does it work?

Pushing the button on the Elvey Security Technologies’ Gramma Switch does not draw power from the battery. Unlike a normal remote, this gramma switch is always on. A microprocessor inside the switch constantly sends out a pulse every 10 seconds to detect if the button has been pressed. Once the microprocessor detects that the button has been pressed, it waits for the next pulse in order to confirm the change. Once that happens, the microprocessor sends out a signal to change the state of the alarm in order to activate or deactivate it. The button is a click-button switch and does not create a circuit. “Our aim was to give the community a device they could rely on, that was easy to use, and at prices similar to other remotes and receivers in the market,” says Jack Edery, chief executive officer of Elvey Security Technologies.

Developing the Gramma Switch

While other similar products may exist, none are ICASA (Independent Communication Authority of South Africa) compliant and of the high quality that the community needed. “We had to develop the Gramma Switch from scratch,” says Mr Edery, “and I often didn’t think it was ever going to happen. “There were so many complexities involved in the halachic sphere with regard to this alarm system that I needed to regularly phone the developers, engineers and suppliers that generously gave their time to this project, to tell them we had to begin again as there were

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further changes to specifications,” says Mr Edery. “But the Chief Rabbi and Rosh Beth Din constantly encouraged Rabbi Klein and me to continue. In the end, our efforts paid off,” Mr Edery continues.

Approval

The Gramma Switch is manufactured by Sherlotronics and distributed by Elvey Security Technologies. It is approved for use on Shabbat and Festivals by the Zomet Institute in Israel, and endorsed by the Beth Din of Johannesburg.

When may the Gramma Switch be used?

According to the Johannesburg Beth Din, the Gramma Switch may be used to operate a home security alarm system on Shabbat and festivals if the person doing so would normally activate the alarm system during the week and is anxious regarding their safety if the alarm system was not activated. The Gramma Switch should not be used indiscriminately and may only be used in the above-mentioned circumstances relating to personal safety. The Gramma Switch will be available from the end of June 2015 from Elvey Security Technologies’ branches around the country. The Gramma Switch kit includes a receiver and two Gramma Switches, which should be installed by a professional. n

Uniforms play an important role Sparks & Ellis, South Africa’s leading uniform supplier recently conducted its annual industry survey to establish the importance of uniforms within the private security industry. The survey set out to establish industry opinion on the impact of uniforms on employee professionalism and the experiences that security companies have with their uniform suppliers. “The survey results show that most respondents feel that uniforms are highly relevant and wearing one instils a sense of pride in the company’s employees,” says Sparks and Ellis, managing director, Sue de Wet. “We were surprised to learn that respondents even felt that more attention and budget could be assigned to the issuing of uniforms for employees, and that new uniforms should be issued on an annual basis.” Some of the most important elements included comfort and fit, followed by promotion of company image and high durability. Respondents also felt that it was critical that uniforms are appropriately chosen for the specific job or site.

And the winner is ...

Recently, Sparks & Ellis ran a uniform survey in Security Focus and can proudly announce that the official winner is Ian Laing, precinct manager of Bridge City. Congratulations Iain.

Also interesting is a perception in the industry that the appearance of a uniform reflects the level of service that the company provides. The Survey Results: • 99 per cent of respondents believe that is important for security officers to wear a uniform. • 98 per cent felt that wearing a uniform instils a sense of pride in employees. • 94 per cent felt that issuing a uniform provides a financial saving for employees as they do not have to purchase their own clothing for work. • 92 per cent felt more attention and budget

should be placed on uniforms. The most important features of a uniform are: • Promotion of image – 94 per cent • Durability - 89 per cent • Comfort – 87 per cent • Good Fit – 86 per cent • Easy to care for – 82 per cent • Colour fastness – 71 per cent • Chemical fastness (water/insect resistant) - 60 per cent Based on the finding of the survey the most important elements of a uniform are: • Appropriateness to job and site • Comfort • Consistent fit • Neat appearance • Colour fast • Durability • Price The element that most respondents would like to see improved is durability. “What seems to be the abiding result every year we do this survey is that uniforms remain an integral part of work culture within the security sector”, Sue de Wet concluded. n

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InternationalNews

Hikvision meets legislators on Capitol Hill

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ikvision, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, participated in the Electronic Security Association’s Day (ESA) on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, 5 May, 2015. A representative from Hikvision’s leadership team met with Congress members in Washington DC to discuss important issues affecting the security industry, including apprenticeship programmes, school security, and telecommunications. The Day on Capitol Hill allowed Hikvision a powerful opportunity to discuss legislation that would have a positive impact on the security industry and on the safety and job stability of millions of Americans. With more than 50 ESA member companies in attendance, participants in the Day on Capitol Hill served as mouthpiece for the security industry. ESA representatives and members convened with lawmakers and their staffs to discuss three pieces of legislation that are currently facing Congress. Bill S.574, the “Leveraging and Energising America’s Apprenticeship Programmes Act,” provides a tax credit for businesses that hire apprentices via a federally approved apprenticeship programme such as the ESA National Apprenticeship Programme. This would address the dearth of skilled workers in the electronic security industry as well as help sustain the economy with a positive impact on job creation. Another topic of discussion was the “Secure Our Schools” programme, which would allow K-12 school districts to apply for federal grants to improve school security. Finally, Section 275 of the Telecommunication Act of 1996 was discussed, including ESA’s recommendation that Congress bar anti-competitive activities when considering Net Neutrality issues in order to maintain a level playing field for the electronic security industry. Hikvision USA was represented by sales director Chris Zenaty, who spoke highly of the Washington event. “The Capitol Hill event was a fantastic opportunity for Hikvision to gain a better understanding of the needs of those in the security industry, and offer our support to

the Electronic Security Association as they work to promote the safety of Americans nationwide,” he noted. As an executive strategic partner of ESA, Hikvision supports ESA programmes that promote and enhance the security industry. “Through their relationship as an ESA executive strategic partner, Hikvision shows a deep level of commitment to the industry’s progression and to ESA as the industry leading association,” said ESA president Marshall Marinace. “Furthermore, participation in key industry events like ESA’s Day on Capitol Hill demonstrates not only Hikvision’s passion for our industry, but their dedication to our

government relations efforts to protect our members’ businesses.” Jeffrey He, president of Hikvision USA and Hikvision Canada, offered commentary on why Hikvision’s participation in the Day on Capitol Hill was significant to the quickly growing company. “Issues that are important to the American security industry are important to Hikvision USA,” Mr He elaborated. “As a leader in the industry, our concerns are aligned with what best serves our valued customers. We are committed to supporting the success of the security industry for years to come, as demonstrated by our meetings on Capitol Hill.” n

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All-new CopperLine® introduced ComNet Europe Ltd, of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a division of ComNet Communication Networks a US-based manufacturer of fiber optic wireless and copper transmission and networking equipment, is introducing major capability upgrades in its all new CopperLine® Ethernet over COAX/UTP distance extending product line. ComNet now offers two distinct CopperLine products that feature different power over Ethernet capabilities. The first, the CLFEEOC line is the upgrade to the existing CopperLine® products, offers extended distance transmission with passthrough PoE meeting the IEEE802.3af standard. The second line, the CLFEPOE series can act as a PoE power source (PSE), injecting IEEE 802.3at PoE+ to powered devices as well as support for pass-through POE+. These products are designed for applications where existing copper media, such as coaxial cable or twisted pair (UTP) is currently installed and are a cost-effective alternative to installing new media. According to Steve Clarke, ComNet Europe managing director: “Our Gen 1 CopperLine® was very well received, but as we went on we discovered limitations to its capabilities. In short, many network PoE devices required greater compatibility than our existing CopperLine® could provide. “Our all new CopperLine® PoE series is designed to be a PoE power source and can supply 30 watts of PoE+, perfect for many of the network devices that require higher power to operate or can operate in pass-through power mode. “Our all new CopperLine® will consist of one, four, eight and 16 channel models that utilise coaxial cable or twisted pair.

“The new design utilises many of the same enclosures as the current ComNet product line and is more easily integrated into installations where other ComNet products are being used,” Mr Clarke concluded. “By re-introducing a next generation CopperLine®, ComNet continues to recognise the needs of the market and develop products accordingly. “Although ComNet was founded with a core competency focused on fiber optic transmission, we’re evolving the company to be a single source for all types of transmission through different media,” commented Frank Haight, ComNet vice-president of marketing. “Our first entry into Ethernet over copper was

very successful and well received. ComNet has always been known as the innovation company. “Introducing an all-new CopperLine® with greater capabilities is what is expected from a company that is known for innovative product advancements. It’s also comforting to know this new product line was designed and will be built here in our Danbury, CT facility,” Mr Haight concluded. ComNet offers an extensive line of fiber optic video and data transmission equipment, as well as a line of fiber optic, wireless and copper Ethernet Network equipment that is uniquely toughened to meet the needs of the Security and Intelligent Transportation System market. n

Whiskey made in Germany? Yes, sure! Whiskey surely isn’t a typical German product whereas video security is. However: The “Birkenhof Distillery” in the Westerwald region is quickly becoming one of the top distilleries in Germany. Started in 1848 with a traditional grain distillery, in 1999 an award-winning fruit distillery was added and in 2002 with Fading Hill a whiskey distillery as well. To ensure that everything runs smoothly and none of the product evaporates into thin air, this operation selected a Geutebruck video solution. It visualizes the various areas of the distillery, essentially from production to sales area.

High-resolution Geutebruck 5-MP cameras and integrated third-party cameras supply image data to the central re_porter recorder. G-WalknView is used to make it possible for live streams and recorded video to also be viewed on the go using an iPhone or iPad. If the bandwidth is low, the stream parameter settings automatically adjust to ensure smooth video playback. Even dome or P/T cameras can easily be put into position using touchscreen remote control – simple and intuitive, using the same operating concept familiar to iPhone/iPad users. n

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Products of the month

PT-guest PT-Guest the answer to visitor management control, allows authorised tenants or residents to request a Personal Access Code (PAC), via SMS or a Web interface. SA drivers license and disk scanning and now support Biometrics in lane enrolment.

3D FACE Reader The Morpho 3D Face Reader™ provides lightning-speed, hands-free access to offices and restricted areas. By analyzing the three-dimensional structure of the user’s face, it achieves extremely accurate matching while ensuring high throughput.

Supplier: Powelltronics E-mail: marketing@powelltronics.com Website: www.p-tron.com

Supplier: Powelltronics E-mail: marketing@powelltronics.com Website: www.p-tron.com

Sigma + Tablet The MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series biometric access reader won the Best of BiometricsAward at the 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS) held by the Security Industry Association in Las Vegas. Powell points out that the genuine 100 000 user 1: MANY matcher, which leverages Morpho’s long history of biometric expertise, leadership and NIST#1 ranked algorithms, ultimately contributed to winning the award. The MorphoTablet™ mobile biometrics can also read smartcards (contact and contactless) and NFC chips. Additionally, it features a number of cryptographic and security options including memory deletion, if it is stolen, after the first unsuccessful hacking attempt.

Supplier: Powelltronics E-mail: marketing@powelltronics.com Website: www.p-tron.com

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ATOM ATOM is a web based time & attendance management system built on the latest web technology with a user friendly interface that caters for sites of all sizes. Impro and Morpho supported. Now supports mobile clocking.

Supplier: Powelltronics E-mail: marketing@powelltronics.com Website: www.p-tron.com

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PORTAL Web/ Cloud based access control solution. The vast feature set makes it one of the most scalable and flexible systems available with immense growth potential for your sites. You can now access and view live information and customised web reports from your mobile device anywhere you are. The new Portal pro is packed with the latest advanced system features.

Supplier: Powelltronics E-mail: marketing@powelltronics.com Website: www.p-tron.com

GOLMAR The A500 audio IP unit is a full IP solution for the communication in luxury homes, residential buildings or office buildings. It does not require any server on installation due to its technology and Peer2Peer facilities. Volume adjustment and mute position is available. Video IP also supported via M300.

Supplier: Powelltronics E-mail: marketing@powelltronics.com Website: www.p-tron.com

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Suspensions, investigations and hearings

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By Peter Bagshawe

he first six months of 2015 have been active in respect of changes at the upper levels of organisations in the security cluster with departures, resignations, suspensions and acting appointments effecting National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Hawks, Crime Intelligence, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the South African Revenue Services (SARS). This is a major portion of the legal, investigative, fiscal and enforcement mechanism of the State and concerns must be raised at what appears to be an unacceptable and ongoing trend. The application of the rule of law, administration of the legal system, as well as the foundation of State institutions appears to be under pressure and their ongoing administration is, accordingly, threatened. One matter that has recently become particularly apposite is that involving Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba, Lawrence Mwrebi, head of the NPA’s Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit and North Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Sibongile Mzinyathi. Retired Constitutional Court Justice Zak Yacoob was appointed by National Director of Public Prosecutions Mxolisi Nxasana to conduct a fact-finding enquiry into the NPA, and the enquiry found sufficient evidence to warrant a recommendation for the appointment of a judicial commission of enquiry with powers to subpoena witnesses. It should be noted that Advocates Jiba and Mwrebi declined to cooperate with the Yacoob enquiry which did not have legal standing to compel attendance or issue subpoenas on witnesses. The report, which was sent to State President Jacob Zuma, recommended the institution of a commission of enquiry into the decision by the NPA to withdraw fraud and corruption charges against suspended Crime Intelligence head Richard Mdluli. The Yacoob finding was that there was at least a prima facie case present in respect of the fraud, corruption and murder charges that were investigated against Mdluli and that the altered stances and denial of knowledge respectively by Jiba, Mwrebi and Mzinyathi (which had been criticised in a previous High Court matter) were sufficient for an investigation into perjury charges. No action was taken by the State President in respect of the recommendation made by Zak Yacoob. The same three NPA members face an application before the General Council of the

Bar of South Africa to have them struck from the roll of admitted advocates in respect of their conduct in the so-called spy tapes case brought by the Democratic Alliance, the decision to drop the charges referred to above against suspended Crime Intelligence head Richard Mdluli, and the failed attempt to prosecute the Head of the Hawks in KwaZuluNatal, Major General Johan Booysen. The application was in accordance with a request made by the National Director of Public Prosecutions in respect of affidavits sworn to by the three in various High Court matters. In the case against Johan Booysen on charges of racketeering and defeating the ends of justice, a Supreme Court of Appeals Justice held that the State’s case did not comply with minimum standards and referred to Jiba’s decision to bring charges as spurious. The same Court referred to Jiba’s handling of the litigation in the Democratic Alliance spy tapes case as not worthy of the NPA and that portions of the evidence deposed to by Mwrebi in the Mdluli matter was contrary to internal correspondence and evidence he and Mzinyathi presented in an internal disciplinary hearing. The final leg of this portion of the commentary is that Jiba appeared in the North Gauteng High Court in April 2015 and again on 10 June 2015 for set down and charge sheets to be handed over by the prosecution in respect of charges of fraud and perjury. To close the loop, it must be pointed out that President Zuma announced in July 2014 that an enquiry into the fitness of the current National Director of Public Prosecutions Mxolisi Nxasana to hold office as Nxasana has not, since his appointment in July 2013, received a security clearance ostensibly because he had failed to reveal, among other allegations, that as an 18-year-old, he had been charged with murder. Nxasana has stated that he was acquitted on a successful plea of self-defence. The enquiry was chaired by Advocate Nazeer Cassim who announced when it was convened that he had been instructed by the Presidency the previous evening that the mandate of the enquiry had been withdrawn. Mxolisi Nxasan remains National Director of Public Prosecutions. Richard Mdluli has, however, now been charged with fraud, corruption and money laundering, and KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Mmamonnye Ngobeni is being investigated by IPID on a fraud allegation While the above is a fairly detailed review, there have been numerous other instances of suspensions and resignations within a number of the organisations mentioned in the first paragraph. In respect of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) Vas Soni, who was the

head, resigned for personal reasons relating to the health of his wife (who sadly passed away recently) and was followed closely by Unit Programme Manager, Mary-Anne Whittles, who left to go into the private sector. Ms Whittles was responsible for the coordination of the SIU investigation of the security upgrades at Nkandla and the civil litigation against Minenhle Makhanya, who was the architect on the upgrade project. SARS Deputy Commissioner Ivan Pillay and strategic planner Peter Richer have both been suspended, as was anti-corruption and security head Clifford Collings, all in respect of various allegations. Hawks Major-General Berning Ntlemeza, who is currently acting head of the Hawks, has not been suspended while an investigation is underway involving defeating the ends of justice and his predecessor, Anwa Dramat resigned from the SAPS following his suspension and a number of court actions relating to charges that Dramat and Gauteng Hawks head Major-General Shadrack Sibiya assisted in the illegal rendition of Zimbabwean nationals to Zimbabwe for interrogation by the Zimbabwean Police. Sibiya has, in terms of a High Court order, been cleared to resume his duties. Allied to this, the IPID head, Robert McBride, is currently suspended following a report commissioned by the Minister of Police into the discrepencies between the two document, concerning allegations that he altered the IPID reports relating to Dramat and Sibiya and in doing so, they were effectively cleared in terms of the IPID investigation. Additional charges involving data and evidence related to the IPID and NPA investigations are being investigated against McBride. As a final note, SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner Mmamonnye Ngobeni is currently being investigated by IPID on a fraud allegation. Police Minister Nathi Nhleko recently commented in Parliament that there was no instability within the SAPS despite the high number of senior management officers currently placed in acting positions, senior members on suspension or awaiting prosecution and the resignation of Anwa Dramat. Increasing levels of violent crime, gangrelated activity, incidents of unrest and service level protests, contact crime reports and sharply increasing levels of violence against members of the SAPS tend towards an inference that public perception runs counter to Minister Nhleko’s view and that morale within the SAPS is probably trending towards the negative. Continued on page 38

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Historic wage agreement a word from the ch a i r ma n

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Chris Laubscher

CMA Commissioner Meshack Ravuku made an extremely insightful comment before the parties started lining up to put their signatures on the latest historic private security industry three-year wage agreement recently. He commented that there was no media present when such a significant wage agreement had been reached, but if the parties had reached deadlock and a strike was imminent, it would be swarming with journalists. Clearly, it was evident that bad news sells newspapers. So, despite the fantastic achievement of another wage settlement that probably saved the lives of numerous security officers and avoided the chaotic scenes of the bloody 2006 security industry strike, the private security industry only hit the headlines recently due to the “revelation” that there is large-scale defaulting of payments by security companies with regard to paying over security officers provident fund money to the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF). What was revealed by the PSSPF recently was that they receive regular contributions from only some 800 employers out of almost 3 400 registered employers with the PSSPF. Notably, the 3 400 registered employers are less than half of the almost 8 600 companies registered with PSIRA. Many people may not be aware that Sectoral Determination 6 regulates the terms and conditions of identified employees within the private security sector. The determination states that each employee who falls within the definition of eligible employee (which includes all security officers) shall become a member of the PSSPF. It is a mandatory fund and security companies who employ eligible employees must deduct and pay over such deductions as determined to the fund. There is an exemption clause which allows employers who had an existing provident fund registered, or had consulted with its employees in writing before 30 March 2001, can continue with their provident fund based on a set of criteria. The PSSPF puts it softly in its press release that the loss to its members translates to

approximately R1,5-billion on contributions held back. A list of 78 companies against whom the PSSPF has commenced with litigation due to “contributions held back” was also released by the PSSPF, and has become public knowledge. The provident fund revelation follows an article in Security Focus some weeks ago dealing with the awarding of tenders at hospitals falling within the ambit of the Gauteng Health Department. In the article, it was revealed that contractors were awarded contracts which were well in excess of that of their competitors. It is stated in the article that “at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Mabotwane Security Services was chosen over Guard-4-Sure Security Services despite being R6,2-million more expensive for a two-year contract. “At Helen Joseph Hospital, the security company Potlako was awarded the contract for R13,3-million a year, which was R1,6-million a year more in price than Tshireletso’s R11,7million bid. “At Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Mafoko was awarded a contract that was more than R1-million more than the next competitor”. The article further indicates that similar contracts were awarded at Tembisa, Steve Biko Academic and George Mukhari Hospitals. The awarding of contracts to the highest priced service provider at Gauteng Hospitals is in stark contrast to a discussion I had with a senior manager at a large industrial corporation recently. The manager tasked with deciding on security tenders revealed that for their organisation, the provision of security services is a grudge expense and they awarded their contracts to the provider with the lowest/best price. Speaking to leaders and sales people in the security industry providing security services to mostly the private industry, it is clear that price has become more and more important at the expense of other factors such as actually being able to provide good and proper security services. If one compares the trend in the private sector compared to the example of the Gauteng hospital tenders, one wonders if the Gauteng Health Department may be the only section in the market where a decision is made on the actual

ability of the security service provider to provide a superior service. Unfortunately, as one becomes older, your belief in fairy tales diminishes slightly. For illustrative reasons, the market for private security services can, unfortunately and ironically, be compared to the illegal drugs trade. The endusers/clients know they are committing a crime by using illegal drugs and they know the pushers are criminals, yet they continue feeding their habit. They feed their habit because they can and due to other reasons, there is a perceived lack of consequences, such as prosecution. There is an easy, constant source of illegal pushers due to a lack of policing and prosecution. Similarly, end-users/clients of private security services know that making use of the services of non-compliant security providers is illegal and they know their service providers are in breach of the law, yet they still use their services. Thankfully, we still have a group of upstanding users of private security service who take security seriously but, increasingly, users (clients) of private security services are able to utilise the illegal pusher’s non-comparable prices to eradicate the legitimate profit margins of compliant companies. The effect of this is that compliant companies are then forced to look at ways of compromising compliance or cutting costs to such an extent that they compromise service. It seems the market seemingly has a limited interest in ethical, professional, compliant private security services. It seems that a security service provider’s best current option is to go for contracts such as the Gauteng Health Department where they are happy to pay a premium for superior services, or become non-compliant or cut corners and compromise service in order to compete with the illegal pushers. In a country with alarming crime statistics, surely there is a dire need for improved, professional security service providers, not the opposite? As much as in the past, the security industry has been on the receiving end of claims of being unprofessional, sometimes legitimately. So, must the users/clients of private security services take the blame for fuelling the illegal practices both in the private and public sector? Just as is the case with the illegal drugs industry, both the users and pushers need to be addressed for there to be a solution. There may, however, be a shimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. According to sources at the PSSPF, the recent change in the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) registration requirements for security companies have already made a positive impact in the industry. PSIRA now requires security companies to show they are in good standing with the PSSPF Continued on page 39

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Suspensions, investigations and hearings Continued from page 35 One of the larger issues that will need to be faced towards the end of June 2015 is the anticipated and somewhat delayed report of the Marikana Commission chaired by Justice Farlam, which will be robustly interrogated by the various parties who attended the

Commission, as well as political parties and civil organisations. With the eroded management structures currently in place, the functioning of the SAPS from Commissioner Piyega downwards, this additional pressure and exposure of the SAPS

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Calendar of conferences, events and exhibitions of interest to the security industry – both local and international LOCAL EVENTS: 2015 September 6-9: CAMPROSA Annual Conference. Venue: Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town. More information: John Tunstall. Tel: (028) 313-1711. E-mail: jtunstall@iafrica. com. Website: www.camprosa.co.za

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July 14-16: Securexpo East Africa. Venue: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. More information: Montgomery Eco. Tel: +44 (0) 207 886 3034. E-mail: alexander.angus@montex.co.uk. Website: www.SecurexpoEastAfrica.com

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Gauteng: Christiaan Oelofse E-mail: coelofse@adt.co.za Cell: 082 339-3398

National Administrator: Tony Botes Cell: 083 272 1373 E-mail: info@sasecurity.co.za Fax: 0866 709 209

National President: Costa Diavastos Cell: 082 498-4749 E-mail: CostaD@servest.co.za National Chairman: Chris Laubscher Cell: 082 441-4092 E-mail: laubscherc@proteacoin.co.za National Deputy Chairman: Marchel Coetzee Cell: 084 440-0087 E-mail: marchel_coetzee@omegasol.com

KwaZulu-Natal: Gary Tintinger E-mail: garyt@enforce.co.za Cell: 084 429 4245 Western Cape: Koos van Rooyen E-mail: kvanrooyen@thorburn.co.za Cell: 082 891-2351

Accounts: Yolandi Evans Cell: 061 470-8736 E-mail: accounts@sasecurity.co.za Fax: 0862 124 142

OTHER SECURITY AND RELATED ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANISATIONS PSIRA — Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, Eco Park, Centurion. Tel: (012) 003 0500/1. Independent Hotline: 0800 220 918. E-mail: info@psira. co.za Director: Manabela Chauke. Council Members: Mr T Bopela (chairperson); Ms Z. Holtzman (vicechairperson); Advocate A. Wiid (council member); and Commissioner A. Dramat (council member). APPISA – Association for Professional Private Investigators SA, Box 8064, Minnebron 1549. Cell: 073 371-7854 or 072 367-8207. Fax: 086 689-0166. E-mail: info@appelcryn.co.za. Website: www.appelcryn.co.za. President: Ken Appelcryn. Secretary: Dianne. ASIS International — Johannesburg Chapter No. 155. Box 99742, Garsfontein East 0060. Tel: (011) 652-2569. Website: http://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. Tel: (021) 785-7093. Fax: (021) 785-5089. E-mail: info@aepn. co.za. Website: www.asis203.org.za bac — Business Against Crime, Box 784061, Sandton 2146. Chairman: James Fitzgerald. Tel: (011) 8830717. Fax: (011) 883-1679. E-mail: denise@bac.org. za. Eastern Cape: Box 40078, Walmer 6065. Tel: (041) 373-6401. Fax: (041) 373-6402. E-mail: info@bacec. co.za. Western Cape: 12th Floor Picbel Arcade, Strand Street. Tel: (021) 419-2044. Fax: (021) 419-2066. E-mail: jackie@bacwcape.co.za KwaZulu-Natal: 2 Hopedene Grove, Morningside, Durban 4001. Tel: (031) 207-8273. Fax: (031) 207-3900. Provincial manager: Jody Nair, e-mail jody@backzn.co.za Mpumalanga: Box 430, White River 1240. Tel: David Pretorius (general manager) (013) 751-3188. Fax: (013) 744-3555. Cell: 083 2735515. E-mail: david@bac_mp.co.za; or Ed Coombes (chairperson) 082 807-3916, fax (013) 752-6002, e-mail: ed.coombes@worldonline.co.za. North West: Postnet Suite 4415, Private Bag X82323, Rustenburg 0300; Charles Kendall (managing director) tel/fax: (014) 5923591, e-mail: charles.kendall@lonplats.com. Limpopo: Box 784061, Sandton 2146. Tel: (011) 883-0717; fax (011) 883-1679; e-mail: info@bac.org.za. Free State: Box 784061, Sandton 2146. Tel: (011) 883-0717; fax (011) 883-1679; e-mail: info@bac.org.za. CAMPROSA — Campus Protection Society of Southern Africa. President: Roland September. Tel: (021) 650-4858. E-mail: roland.september@uct.ac.za. Vice President: Derek Huebsch. Tel: (041) 504 2490. E-mail: derek. huebsch@nmmu.ac.za. Executive Secretary: John Tunstall. Tel: (028) 313 1711. E-mail: jtunstall@iafrica.com. Web: www.camprosa.co.za. CENSEC — Centre for the Study of Economic Crime. Director: Louis de Koker. Tel: (011) 489-2134. E-mail: ldekoker@uj.ac.za CISA — Cape Insurance Surveyors Association. Shahid Sonday (021) 402-8196. Fax: (021) 419-1844. E-mail: shahid.sonday@saeagle.co.za; or Mike Genard (021) 557-8414. E-mail: mikeg@yebo.co.za DRA — Disaster Recovery Association of Southern Africa, Box 405, Saxonwold 2132. Chairman: Grahame Wright, Tel. (011) 486-0677, Fax (011) 646-5587. Secretary/ Treasurer: Charles Lourens, Tel. (011) 639-2346, Fax (011) 834-6881. EFCMA — Electric Fencing and Components Manufacturers Association, Box 411164, Craighall 2024. Tel: (011) 326- 4157. Fax: (011) 493-6835. Chairperson: Cliff Cawood 083 744-

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2159. Deputy chairperson: John Mostert 082 444-9759. Secretary: Andre Botha 083 680-8574. ESDA — Electronic Security Distributors Association, Box 17103, Benoni West 1503. Tel: (011) 845-4870. Fax: (011) 845-4850. Chairperson: Lee-Ann Andreka. Secretary: Shirley James. Website: www.esda.org.za ESIA — Electronic Security Industry Alliance, Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107. Tel: (011) 498-7468. Fax: 086 570 8837. Cell: 082 773-9308. E-mail: sia@iburst.co.za or steveconradie@iburst.co.za. Web: www.securityalliance. co.za FDIA — Fire Detection Installers Association, Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610. Tel: 087 808 7527. Fax: 086 518 4376. E-mail: fdia@fdia.co.za. Website: 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. Tel: (011) 455-3157. Fax: 086 518 4374/ (011) 455-4126. E-mail: ffeta@tiscali.co.za. Website: www.ffeta.co.za. Chairperson: Astrid Wright. Vicechairperson: Meshack Gabeni. FPASA — Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa, Box 15467, Impala Park 1472. Tel: (011) 397-1618. Fax: (011) 397-1160. E-mail: library@fpasa.co.za. Web: www.fpasa.co.za. General Manager: David Poxon. GFA—Gate&FenceAssociation,Box1338,Johannesburg 2000. Tel: (011) 298-9400. Fax: (011) 838-1522. Administrator: Theresa Botha. HCSA — Hotel & Casino Security Association, Box 91728, Auckland Park 2006. Chairman: Dick Glanville, Tel: (011) 447-2700, Fax: (011) 447-3276. Vice-chairman: Frans Joubert, Tel: (011) 898-7333. Secretary/Treasurer: Graham Bendell, Tel (011) 728-4405; Cell 082 699-2392. HSA — Helderberg Security Association, Box 12857, N1 City Parow 7463. Tel: (021) 511-5109. Fax: (021) 511-5277. E-mail: info@command.co.za. Website: www. command.co.za. Chairperson: Stephen van Diggele. IFE — Institution of Fire Engineers (SA). Treasurer: A.E. Greig, Box 1033, Houghton 2041. Tel/Fax: (011) 7884329. E-mail: adminstaff@ife.org.za Website: www.ife. org.za. President: John Khoza Mpiyakhe. Secretary: Lindi Mujugira. ISA — Insurance Surveyors Association, Box 405, Saxonwold 2132. Chairman: Graham Wright (011) 4860677. Vice-chairman: Alan Ventress. Secretary: Alex dos Santos. LASA — Locksmiths Association of South Africa, Box 4007, Randburg 2125. Tel: (011) 782-1404 Fax: (011) 782-3699. E-mail: lasa@global.co.za Website: 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 (033) 345-1669. Cell: 084 659-1142. NaFTA — The National Firearms Training Association of SA, Box 8723, Edenglen 1613. National Chairman: Peter Bagshawe.Tel: (011) 979-1200. Fax: (011) 979-1816. E-mail: nafta@lantic.net POLSA — Policing Association of Southern Africa. Tel: (012) 429-6003. Fax: (012) 429-6609. Chairperson: Anusha Govender, 082 655-8759. PSSPF — Private Security Sector Provident Fund. Contact: Jackson Simon. Cell: 072 356 6358. E-mail: jackson@psspfund.co.za. Website: www.psspfund.co.za SAESI — Southern African Emergency Services

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Institute, Box 613, Krugersdorp 1740. Tel: (011) 6605672. Fax: (011) 660-1887. President: DN Naidoo. Secretary: Mrs S.G. Moolman. E-mail:saesi@mweb. co.za SAIA — South African Insurance Association, Box 30619, Braamfontein 2017. Chief Executive: B. Scott. Tel: (011) 726-5381. Fax: (011) 726-5351. E-mail: faith@saia.co.za SAIDSA — South African Intruder Detection Services Association, Association House, P O Box 17103, Benoni West 1503. Tel: (011) 845-4870. Fax: (011) 845-4850. E-mail: saidsa@mweb.co.za Website: 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. Tel: (011) 455-3157 or 0861 111 418. Fax: 086 518 4374/ (011) 455-4126. E-mail: SAIS@tiscali.co.za. Website: 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. Tel: +264 61 205 2264. Fax: +264 61 205 2350. E-mail: pagvz@nampower.com.na SANSEA — South African National Security Employers’ Association, Box 9553, Edenglen 1613. Administrators: SIA, Box 62346, Marshalltown 2107. Tel: (011) 498-7468. Fax: (011) 498-7287. E-mail: sia@iburst.co.za. SAPFED — Southern African Polygraph Federation. President: Ben Lombaard 083 793-1152. Secretary: Amelia Griesel 082 786-3347. E-mail: info@sapfed.org. Website: www.sapfed.org SAQCC FIRE — South African Qualification Certification Committee, Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610. Tel: (011) 455-3157. Fax: 086 518 4374. E-mail: saqccfire@tiscali.co.za. Website: www.saqccfire. co.za Management Committee: Chairman: Brett Jones. Vice-Chairman: Duncan Boyes. SAQCC Fire – 1475 Committee: Chairman: Tom Dreyer. Vice-Chairperson: JJ Scholtz. SAQCC Fire – Detection & Suppression Committee: Chairman: Matt Kielty. Vice-Chairperson: Laura Swart. SARPA — South African Revenue Protection Association, Box 868, Ferndale 2160. Tel: (011) 7891384. Fax: (011) 789-1385. President: Naas du Preez. Secretariat: Mr J. Venter, Van der Walt & Co. SDOA — Service Dog Operators Association, Box 49554, Hercules 0030. Tel: (012) 376-2152/3. Fax: (012) 376-2359. E-mail: company@ppscanine.co.za Chairperson: Mr F. van Kraayenburg. Tel: (012) 376-2266. SIA — Security Industry Alliance, Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107. Tel: (011) 498-7468. Chief Executive Officer: Steve Conradie. Website: www.securityalliance. co.za SKZNSA—SouthernKwaZulu-NatalSecurityAssociation. Tel: (039) 315-7448. Fax: (039) 315-7324. Chairman: Anton Verster – 082 371-0820. VESA — Vehicle Security Association of South Africa, Box 1468, Halfway House 1685. Tel: (011) 3153588/3655. Fax: (011) 315-3617. General Manager: Niresh Reddy. VIPPASA — VIP Protection Association of SA, Box 41669, Craighall 2024. Tel: 082 749-0063. Fax: 086 625-1192. E-mail: info@vippasa.co.za. Website: www.vippasa.co.za. Enquiries: Chris Rootman. Cell: 082 749 0063.E-mail: vippasa@protectour.co.za

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