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TO THE THOUSANDS OF SECURITY PROFESSIONALS DOING A GREAT JOB DURING THESE CHALLENGING TIMES The important role security performs 24/7 and its ability to respond quickly to changing market demand is highlighted by the industry’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. As the following examples illustrate, the industry has stepped up to meet demand by offering temperature screening services, enforcing social distancing, guarding returned overseas travellers quarantined in hotels and managing crowds at supermarkets, DIY stores, Centrelink offices and servicing electronic security systems. Across Australia there are thousands of security companies and personnel playing a critical role in keeping things going. Here are just a few examples.
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QUEENSLAND SECURITY PROTECTION The team at Queensland Security Protection providing 24/7 security at the Youfoodz factory which makes healthy meals for around 150,000 customers across Australia. The Security Entry Point located at the main entrance of the factory requires all vehicles, employees and visitors to sign in before they can enter the site and pass through a screening point which includes the security team checking and recording their temperature. Those who don’t satisfy the screening criteria are turned away. The Queensland Security Protection team are equipped with Personal Protection Equipment (mask, gloves in different size, hand wash soap, sanitiser).
