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DRIVING COMPLIANCE in South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Private Security Industry

With a five decade legacy, SASA is the greatest advocate of industry compliance, serving as resource for its members, an educational platform for consumers of security services, and an essential link between the private security industry and government. The Security Association of South Africa (SASA) is nationally recognised by the Government, South African Police Service and all Municipalities as having members with a proven track record within the industry and a Code of Ethics by which members must abide. SASA Gold Membership promotes compliance not only to the industry role-players, but to the end-users of security services as well. Join SASA today and find out more about how we can fight the scourge of non-compliance, promoting SASA Gold Membership as an essential requirement for all security service providers, ensuring industry excellence for the private security industry.

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CONTENTS

VOL 35 NO 1 FEBRUARY 2017

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16 FIREARMS TRAINING Written by attorney Martin Hood, of MJ Hood & Associates, this article is of relevance to any armed response, armed guarding or cash-in-transit organisation that have firearms licensed in its name for use by itsÂ employees.

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REGULARS 4 Comment

A year in business scandal.

5 News Deadline for Draft Training Regulation comments extended.

6 Opinion Piece Laurence Smith, executive at Graphic Image Technologies discusses protecting goodsin-transit with proactive surveillance and live monitoring.

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30 Index of Advertisers 31 Calendar 32 Directory

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EDITORS COMMENT

A year in business scandal Very few people will argue with the fact that 2016 was one of those years we would all like to forget. It’s also a year that very few will have any trouble remembering.

ust this week, local mobile giant MTN admitted that the group had just swung into its first annual financial loss in 20 years. A tough operating environment plus a $1-billion regulatory fine in Nigeria, have all played their part to inflict some pain on Africa’s biggest mobile operator. The horror movie that was 2016 swept through the globe. Brexit sent shock waves through the world when British voters made a surprise political and business decision to leave the European Union. Exiting the EU has the potential to wreak havoc on British banking, which is the country’s most important industry. It turns out the British did not consider the fact that independence would impact on trade relations with the EU and the rest of the world, who are now all not so eager to give in to some of Britain’s new trading demands. Unsurprisingly, Brexit hit the UK stock market hard and sent the value of the pound plummeting. The Trump election victory obviously dominated world headlines, and with every absurd comment made by the new American president, that probably won’t change in

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a hurry. With a lack of experience, a volatile temperament at best, and a complete intolerance for foreigners, The Wall Street Journal had previously predicted that a Trump victory would lead directly to a market crash. That prediction may have been a bit extreme and, reportedly, all losses have since been recouped and on the upside, the self-made billionnaire may in some strange way still help fuel economic growth, given his favouring of corporate interests. One of the lesser spoken about, but possibly most intriguing business stories of 2016, is the one of Elizabeth Holmes. No year in global business would be complete without a scandal, and 2016 saw the culmination of one of the most bewildering humiliations in business history. The collapse of Theranos was at one time thought to be the company that would revolutionise the blood testing industry. Theranos was once the hottest property in America with a multi-billion dollar valuation, funding from key venturecapital firms and prominent investors. Once lauded as the youngest self-made, female billionnaire, Theranos founder and chief executive officer, Elizabeth hit rock bottom on Friday 16 October, having spent the last 24-hours holed up in a conference room, surrounded by some of her most trusted advisers.

Statements made or opinions expressed in articles in Security Focus Africa 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 Africa. 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 Africa, 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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Two days earlier, a damning report published in The Wall Street Journal had alleged that her company Theranos, was, in effect, a sham – that its overhyped core technology was faulty and that Theranos administered almost all of its blood tests using competitors’ equipment. It finally dawned on the 32-year-old entrepreneur that she had no choice but to come clean to her thousands of waiting employees. She had to explain to them that Theranos, the blood-testing start-up that she had founded as a 19-year-old Stanford dropout, valued at some $9 billion, was a complete fraud. In July, regulators revoked Theranos’s licence to run its blood-testing lab in Newark, California and banned Ms Holmes herself from the blood-testing business for two years. By October, the company had to retrench 40 per cent of its workforce. To this day, no one really seems to know whether Theranos ever had legitimate blood-testing technology that worked, or if the entire company was purely smoke and mirrors. Back home, at least 17 of our local and some international banks are about to get a mighty financial slap on the wrist for their part in the currency trading collusion scandal. Citibank was first to come clean and put its hand up for a settlement deal in exchange for names and numbers of the other culprits. Not great timing for our banking system, at a time when they’ve wanted to maintain the moral high ground in the shadow of the Gupta scandal, not to mention Zuma’s reluctance to sign that FICA legislation. It just goes to show once again that you should always expect the unexpected and that corporate crime and fraud is by no means just a government sin.

Andrea Müller Editor andrea@writescene.co.za

NEWS

Deadline for Draft Training Regulations comments extended In an industry circular sent out in November 2016, Mpho Mofikoe, deputy director of Communications, Registration (CRM) and Training at the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) announced that the deadline period for comments on the proposed Draft Training Regulations had been extended by an additional six months.

n June 2016, PSIRA published their new Draft Training Regulations aimed at bringing the accreditation and training processes of the private security industry up-to-date with modern standards. Following the release of the proposed changes, PSIRA engaged in numerous consultation sessions with industry experts and organisations to assess the impact these will have on the industry. This extension was made in light of PSIRA’s acknowledgement that the industry needs more time to fully come to terms with the proposed changes and provide valuable feedback that will help lift the overall standards of the industry’s outdated training and accreditation programmes.

Draft Training Regulations The Draft Training Regulations will affect various areas of the private security industry, including training providers, security officers, as well as reducing the time and cost required to train security personnel. The extension of the deadline allows PSIRA to highlight the way forward by outlining the proposed next steps in the process. One of the proposed changes involves lifting the freeze currently placed on accreditation and training providers. Such a change would open the door to transformation in the industry in terms of how training is provided and the overall quality of training available. By allowing for the registration of new training providers and programmes catered specifically to the industry, it is hoped that security service providers will have access to a wider range of information that will enhance the reputation and performance within the industry. PSIRA has stated that advisory committees, comprised of sector-based

industry role players, will be established to review the comments received during both the consultation sessions and extended comment period. The aim of these committees will be to ensure that the interests of the industry as a whole will be addressed and that the changes will improve the overall quality of the Draft Training Regulations.

“The Draft Training Regulations will affect various areas of the private security industry, including training providers, security officers, as well as reducing the time and cost required to train security personnel.”

Full review A full review of the current accreditation system will be undertaken in order to align the growth of training in the private security industry to other industries. An overhaul of training within the industry has been long overdue, as technology and training methods have developed over time without being effectively implemented. In referencing the proposed changes, Ms Mofikoe commented: “The proposed training standards for the private security industry has been a long time in preparation, and is certainly overdue given the state of the current training standards in general within the private security industry.” The need for better qualified professionals within the private security is a major factor for PSIRA. Aging procedures and outdated training programmes are leaving service providers and their personnel behind. Updated training programmes will be aimed at bringing the local private security industry up to international standards. “It is the expectation of the Authority that the NQF based programmes will bring about the necessary coherence and impetus to ensure a drive for better qualified security service providers for all the different categories or classes,” Ms Mofikoe noted. “Every element of the proposed training standards is intended to support the Authority’s objective in ensuring a competent and professional private security

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OPINION PIECE

Protecting goods with proactive surveillance and live monitoring BY LAURENCE SMITH, EXECUTIVE AT GRAPHIC IMAGE TECHNOLOGIES

The transport and logistics sector faces a unique challenge when it comes to securing goods endto-end throughout the transport process. While areas like warehouses are fairly straightforward to monitor, when it comes to goods-in-transit, things become a little more difficult.

urveillance solutions have, in the past, proven tricky to effectively implement, as transport vehicles are moving targets that often range great distances through very remote areas, and the mobile coverage and bandwidth required to transmit footage has simply not been available. While mobile coverage has improved in South Africa, the real solution lies in surveillance solutions that utilise very low bandwidth and can continue to transmit even when signal drops to EDGE or even GPRS. This makes live, proactive monitoring of transport vehicles a viable option throughout their journey, significantly enhancing security.

Crime is part of life in South Africa, and goods in transit are often subject to increased criminal activity, particularly with regard to easily saleable, high value or small items. End-to-end video surveillance is an essential component of securing goods throughout the transit process, from manufacturer through to final destination. Securing goods while in transport vehicles has, however, typically proven to be a challenge, since many areas in the country only have low-grade bandwidth. While live monitoring can enable a more proactive and preventative approach to security, without the right solution, CCTV will be unable to transmit in these areas, creating

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vast areas with no visibility, which can be exploited by criminals. To address this challenge, transport and logistics organisations can leverage technology that delivers the required live proactive monitoring even in areas with low bandwidth. This will enable action to be taken swiftly should an incident occur, potentially catching criminals and deterring them from further activities. Making use of a Mobile Digital Video Recorder (MDVR) that enables high quality live streaming of video footage using cellular and wireless technologies is a central component of such a solution.

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in transit This footage can be streamed live either to a mobile device or to a central control room, or both, and can also be recorded. This enables proactive security to be implemented on vehicles carrying goods that are frequently subject to heists, as well as vehicles travelling through remote or dangerous areas. There are certain characteristics that transport and logistics operators need to look for in an intelligent mobile DVR solution. Firstly, it should incorporate full GPS support, as well as a chassis that is antishock and vibration-resistant to withstand conditions on the road and ensure complete reliability on the move. Secondly, multiple cameras need to be supported and able to connect to a single DVR, to cover various areas and angles. It is also important to be able to incorporate door sensors to improve vehicle monitoring and increase the safety of drivers and personnel travelling in the vehicles. To facilitate continuous video recording and streaming, USB modems should be included to allow for video to be constantly streamed, and built-in Wi-Fi will enable wireless back-up of stored video to be sent to a storage server. Another essential characteristic is the ability to utilise advanced compression capabilities to enable video streaming using any mobile data available, from 3G right down to GPRS.

Effective compression technology will enable transmission of video at four frames per second (4fps) at data rates as low as 1 Kilobyte per second (KB/s). This means that footage can be recorded and streamed in any mobile coverage situation, maximising coverage while minimising the cost of bandwidth. Built-in Wi-Fi can also help to further reduce costs since it enables transmission over Wi-Fi link when available. Transcoding enables footage to be recorded at high resolution and transmitted live at a lower rate, so that recorded footage can be viewed at full size should this be necessary. Securing goods-in-transit, as well as protecting the people charged with transporting goods is an essential, and often challenging task. Proactive surveillance and live monitoring can make all the difference, allowing for action to be taken swiftly and capturing footage to help identify and convict the perpetrators. Transport and logistics companies should look to live streaming and surveillance solutions that can transmit in all areas of South Africa, even though with low bandwidth and poor coverage. This will provide the end-to-end monitoring necessary for enhanced safety and security.

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ALARM SYSTEMS

ccording to Beagle Watch, a Johannesburg-based security services provider, specialising in armed response services in some of Johannesburg’s north-western suburbs, alarmed gates are proving to be highly effective in putting a stop to robbers entering properties. The installation of alarmed gates has also reduced the incidents of gate motor theft and house break-ins. By keeping an up-to-date incident report over the December period and during the first week of January 2017, Beagle Watch was able to monitor the effectiveness of the alarmed gate system, at a time during which incidents of crime usually increase significantly. “Daily incident reports have shown that the gate alarm installation campaign that was headed by the Beagle Watch technical team, is doing the job and doing it well by not allowing potential robbers the opportunity to gain access to commercial properties and homes,” says Beagle Watch managing director, Dave Casey. “Keeping would-be robbers out of our client’s property and homes and avoiding loss of property and keeping families safe, has always been one of the most important strategies in our security service,” says Mr Casey. “The normally high percentage of these incidents, particularly during the festive season, has been significantly reduced by stopping potential robbery and burglary situations.” He adds that while most home invasions are often well-planned out ahead of time, there are a few opportunistic incidents of crime. The alarmed gate system has, without a doubt, limited the potential for opportunistic criminal incidents. “When the gate alarm is activated, our team is on the scene within minutes,” says Mr Casey.

“Technical teams have been working around the clock fitting gate alarm systems with positive results. Having this system fitted keeps the criminal element out of one’s property and provides the response officers with enough time to effect positive arrests. The alarmed gate system has a number of advantages. For one, it is active on a 24-hour basis and allows the homeowner a pre-set time frame to enter or exit their property. Left open for anything longer than the pre-determined time, an alert will be sent through to the control room and the armed response will respond immediately unless they receive a cancellation call from the home owner. This application could also be highly beneficial in the event of an attempted hijacking. If the gate is left open for any length of time the control room will be alerted without the homeowner having had to press the panic button. Gate motor theft is another common incident that residential clients have to contend with. Not only can gates be alarmed, but the gate motor can also be alarmed

“Daily incident reports have shown that the gate alarm installation campaign is doing the job and doing it well by not allowing potential robbers the opportunity to gain access to commercial properties and homes.” Dave Casey, Beagle Watch managing director

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which will help in the prevention of these items being stolen. “The statistics are revealing positive results, and we are seeing a lot less incidents of gate derailing taking place as well. “Knowing that a particular property is linked to an armed response company is still an effective deterrent. Criminals would rather target the next property, without the additional security measures,” says Mr Casey. Mr Casey says that when it comes to residential security, one also cannot underestimate the importance of community participation and information sharing. During the six-week festive season period, the community were invaluable in reporting any suspicious behaviour. Community participation, combined with 24-hour patrols by reaction officers, are resulting in significant success stories in the prevention of crime. December/January is always a tough time for homeowners, due to the increase in robberies but even tougher for the security companies who must be ultra-alert 24/7 and certainly more active with patrols and calls. “Our armed response mobile teams are always increased over the holiday season and this year they have been very busy with several successful arrests and the disruptions of several incidents with would-be robbers being chased off when the reaction team get to the scene after the alarm, gate alarm or electric fence has been activated,” says Mr Casey. “The mobile patrols are a huge part of our success and the gate alarm installation has been a tremendous reason for the success stories to date,” he concluded.

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Howley Grange Scouts improve security & site management with Net2 The Howley Grange Scout Group, founded in 1959, has been in residence in Halesowen for more than 50 years. The Scout Group has more than 120 members, aged six to 19, who join the organisation to develop skills including teamwork, initiative, communication and commitment.

he Scout headquarters are also used by a further 450 children every week, who attend various clubs and groups, including a playgroup, dance club, and preschool, who hire out part of the site.

Requirements The Scout leaders at Howley Grange decided they needed a better way to control movement around the site following a refurbishment that increased the size of the headquarters to nearly double its previous size, and split the main building on the site into multiple areas. One of the new areas became used solely by the other groups, and toys and equipment were stored there during Scout hours. Due to the increased usage of the headquarters, there was a need to not only secure each room with an efficient, simple system, but to also monitor who enters and exits the building. Richard Morris, trustee and Scout leader, says: “Due to the number of people using the building it was very costly for the charity to supply each person with a full set of keys, and it was a logistical nightmare to monitor who would enter which room.” The Scout group needed a system that could grant each person entry only to the rooms that they required access to, and would monitor who was entering each room. Safeguarding the children and making sure they were unable to exit the site without permission was also a key requirement. John Guy, assistant Scout leader at Howley Grange, recommended Net2 as the ideal solution, to provide a more contemporary alternative to the keypad and digilock originally under consideration.

“Net2 is a convenient system to install and use. The fantastic usability of the software has made it easy for us to implement on site. Everyone feels comfortable using our new system.”

Solution Twelve doors, across the site’s two buildings, are now controlled by Net2, Paxton’s flagship access control system. Net2 is a user-friendly and flexible networked access control system designed to make the management of any building incredibly simple. The internal and external doors of the main building are secured using Net2 plus controllers, to prevent the children from moving through restricted areas. The use of tokens in place of keys means that all of the Scout leaders and other staff can easily move about the site, while reducing the cost of replacing lost keys and increasing peace of mind that the Scout buildings will remain secure. The secondary building, housing a garage, quartermaster stores, and technology facility, is also controlled by Net2. The lighting is controlled using triggers and actions within the Net2 software; activating the lights when a valid token is presented to access the site via the garage entrance.

Result Installing Net2 has provided Howley Grange with a convenient system, increased security,

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Type of site: Leisure – Howley Grange Scouts Location: Halesowen, UK Number of doors/users: • 12 doors • 2 buildings • 45 staff • 470 children Solution required: • Control access to specific site areas • Reduce number of keys required for movement around the site • Safeguard children while on site Result: • Secured internal and external doors prevent children from accessing restricted areas • Increased site protection with keyless solution • Energy efficient – lighting managed with triggers and actions Paxton products used: • Net2 plus controllers • Net2 I/O Boards • Net2 Proximity key cards • Net2 Desktop reader • Net2 Pro Software.

and the ability to manage access rights from one central point – all of which make the management of their multi-use site much simpler.

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he South African Institute of Security (SAIS) recently announced that ARC Training, leading international providers of security management training, are the latest training providers to have enrolled in the Institute’s Endorsement Programme. The objectives of the programme include encouraging and actively promoting the advancement of professionalism in the security industry, through effective and appropriate education, training, and development. The programme is administered by an Endorsement Committee, chaired by Professor Kris Pillay, of UNISA’s Department of Criminology and Security Science, to ensure that the highest standards are established and maintained. ARC Training specialise in preparing security professionals from all over the world with the knowledge, skills and ability to make a valuable contribution to organisational objectives and to enhance professional credibility. They believe that their clients deserve the very best training experience, so work hard to deliver the well-known “ARC Training experience” wherever they are. Working with only the very best trainers, they ensure learners gain their qualifications in

an interactive, engaging and motivating training environment – and enjoy their learning experience. ARC courses are all internationallyaccredited and have been delivered internationally for many years. The first courses endorsed by SAIS were: • Security Co-ordination and Management (Pearson Edexcel BTEC accredited) • Security Management Stage 3 (Skills for Security accredited) SAIS chairman Dave Dodge visited the training courses when they were

delivered in Johannesburg recently and was impressed by the focus on the practical application of knowledge gained which the learners would be able to apply in their workplaces immediately after the completion of the training. ARC Training has increased its training opportunities in South Africa throughout 2017, the details of which can be found at www.arc-tc.com/course-schedule Further information on the South African Institute of Security (SAIS) can be found on its website: www.instituteofsecurity.co.za.

Presentation of Certificates of Endorsement for ARC training courses. From left: Colin Ackroyd (Board Member – SAIS); Chris Northy-Baker (Facilitator – ARC Training); Angus Warren-Darroch (MD – ARC Training); Dave Dodge (Chairman – SAIS)

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FIREARMS XXX TRAINING

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and their competency certificates This article is of relevance to any armed response, armed guarding or cash-in-transit organisation that have firearms licensed in its name for use by its employees. BY MARTIN HOOD, ATTORNEY

he purpose of the article is to provide a guideline as to exactly what training and competencies are required by armed and registered security officers in order to legally utilise a firearm provided by their employer. The Firearms Control Act provides for six types of competency certificate, which are then broken down into four categories of firearm. These categories of competency are: • Competency to possess (relevant and necessary for security officers). • Competency to trade in firearms. • Competency to manufacture firearms. • Competency to conduct business as a gunsmith. • Competency certificate to possess a firearm as a private collector for a specific category. • Competency certificate to possess a muzzle loading firearm. The categories or types of firearms are

handgun, shotgun, rifle and hand machine carbine (which may now become selfloading rifle). There is no specific category of competency certificate as or for a security officer, which is unfortunate because this has created a great deal of confusion both in and out of the security industry. This problem was first addressed by the South African Police Services in terms of a directive issued on 20 January 2009 by then Brigadier Bothma, who has subsequently been promoted to General and is again in charge of the Central Firearms Registry. Brigadier Bothma as he then correctly stipulated that all persons (other than for the first round of licence renewals) who wish to obtain a competency certificate to possess a firearm must complete the following unit standards. Category 1: 117705 (knowledge of the Act). Category 2:

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• 119649: Handle and use a handgun. • 119650: Handle and use a self-loading rifle or carbine. • 119651: Handle and use a manually operated rifle or carbine. • 119652: Handle and use a shotgun. One can immediately see the problem, because there is no reference to hand machine carbine in these unit standards, because the unit standard name was changed to “handle and use a self-loading rifle or carbine”. This is the first level of so-called “civilian category” of competency, which everyone must complete if they want to possess a firearm for their personal possession and use. The next category is so-called “Category 2” which then has the following unit standards for security officers: • 123515: Handle and use a handgun for business purposes. • 123514: Handle and use a shotgun for business purposes.

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• 123511: Handle and use a self-loading rifle or carbine for business purposes. • 123519: Handle and use a manually operated rifle or carbine for business purposes. Once again, there is no specific reference to hand machine carbine. Brigadier Bothma, as he then was, correctly states: “This category will be applicable to the Security Industry. In future a Security Official, who carries a Handgun, will be required to complete firstly 117705,

Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998). (7) The training and practical tests regarding the safe and efficient handling of a firearm as contemplated in section 9(2)(r) of the Act, must comply with the requirements of the South African Qualifications Authority Act, 1995 (Act No. 58 of 1995) read with the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998). (8) The training and practical test for dealers, manufacturers, gunsmiths,

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followed by 119649 and then 123515. This category can be seen as a duty related level.” Brigadier Bothma’s conclusion is based upon the following provisions of the Firearms Control Act. Section 9(2) • “(2) Where a person has not previously obtained a competency certificate, a competency certificate may only be issued to such person if he or she – - (q) has successfully completed the prescribed test on knowledge of this Act; - (r) has successfully completed the prescribed training and practical tests regarding the safe and efficient handling of a firearm; and - (s) has, where applicable, successfully completed the prescribed training and practical tests for firearms dealers, manufacturers, gunsmiths, security officers or other persons who use firearms in the course of their business. These provisions of the Act are underpinned by Regulation 14(6)(7)&(8) which state as follows: “(6) The test on knowledge of the Act as contemplated in section 9(2)(q), must comply with the requirements of the South African Qualifications Authority, 1995 (Act No. 58 of 1995) read with the

security officers or other persons who use firearms in the course of their business as contemplated in section 9(2)(s) of the Act, must comply with the requirements of the South African Qualifications Authority Act, 1995 (Act No. 58 of 1995) read with the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998).” It follows that every security officer must complete the Business Purpose Unit Standards although they cannot obtain specific competency certificate at this stage for business purposes as a security officer. Much confusion seems to have arisen out of the fact that the police can only issue a competency certificate for hand machine carbine, and not self-loading rifle and what the consequences of this are. The Act and regulations currently prescribe a competency for hand machine carbine, because the Act has not been amended to keep up with the change in unit standards. The type of firearms remain the same, but the name of the unit standard has changed. Put simply, all security officers need to complete 117705, the equivalent civilian unit standard and then the Business Purposes Unit Standard for each specific firearm they want to be able to use.

procedures and documentation as they relate to the Security Industry • A detailed and customised report back • A presentation on the findings • Opinion and suggestions to improve compliance as per the

 Firearms Control Act  PSIRA,  SAPS

We also offer Customised Legal Awareness Workshops for Security personnel and management.

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COMPANY NEWS

Benefits that can add value to your business According to Richard Phillips, joint chief executive officer of Cash Connect Management Solutions: “Automating retail cash management is the future. Automated cash handling saves money and time, and allows one to focus on core aspects of running the business. Business owners still stuck in manual mode are punishing themselves by choking progress.” 1. Business efficiency

3. Reduced risk

Bill Gates once said that the first rule of any technology in business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. Automated cash management, without question, improves efficiency. It’s fast, accurate and error-free. It’s also much safer since it eliminates all staff touch points associated with manual reconciliations and banking, counting, shrinkage, double count supervision, insurance costs and overhead costs, not to mention the inordinate exposure to crime both in-store and en-route to the bank.

Not just the risk of cash loss but the broader risk to the business, its staff and customers, to the threat of a potentially violent armed robbery.

2. Cash is guaranteed Cash Connect guarantees the cash from the time it is deposited into the cash vault, while in transit and until the value appears in the customer’s bank account.

4. Shifting focus to manage your business Without the counting and banking shenanigans of manual cash handling, the owner can focus on other crucial aspects of growing the business with greater efficiency.

5. Streamline cash flow Ultimately, a well organised cash flow means more cash on hand for your business to grow and prosper, or making use of seasonal special offerings to benefit from bulk purchase discounts. Reputable cash management and payment solutions enable cash to reflect in your bank account on the same day the cash-in-

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transit company collects from your premises.

6. Improve employee retention When a store is attacked, not only will there be a cash loss, but also an emotional impact on employees. There have been many cases in South Africa where employees left because they do not feel safe. Businesses can also expect to have a reduced footfall of customers for up to six months after a violent attack. With an automated cash management environment, employees will go about their work with a greater sense of security. Well, the world has changed, and the new order is creating a new tradition – a new model for how cash is managed in the retail world. Hopefully, one day, automated cash management and payment systems will become a business norm to ensure safer and more efficient business environments.

COMPANY NEWS

New boot range for harsh conditions Neptun is proud to introduce the Strident Camo boot range specifically designed for harsh terrain conditions.

his lightweight boot with a water resistant breathable upper offers full safety protection to the toe and midsole with an average weight of 1.25 kg. The boot is hard wearing, has an excellent grip and is slip-resistant. Tested recently under dry conditions in the Zululand Rhino Reserve, the field rangers found Strident to be comfortable, durable and lightweight. Hunters have also found this boot to be quiet when stalking prey. Neptun Boot was established in 1977 in Westmead, Pinetown in order to supply highquality PVC gumboots to general industry with a focus on the agricultural sector. Over the years, the business has grown and developed to become the leading gumboot manufacturer in Southern Africa. Neptun’s market reach has grown along the years to include territories as far afield as Ghana, Australia, China, UAE, Peru and the Republic of Ireland, making Neptun a truly global player. The mainstay of Neptun’s agricultural range of products are the Shovatm and Marinatm product lines. Shovatm is a full length unisex gumboot and Marinatm is Neptun’s ladies range of gumboots. Both are available in general purpose and blood and fat resistant variants. The Shova range is also available in Chelsea, fishing, shoes and clog variants. The Marinatm range also comes in a number of fashionable colour combinations as well as in clog and shoe variants. Neptun also has a range of children’s gumboots known as Clippertm which, variant dependant, services a wide range of markets from school shoe substitutes in the cold, wet,

boot in 2013. It is the world’s first metalfree, heavy-duty mining boot with an integral metatarsal protector and has been patented globally. The Stimelatm XP gumboot is available with a composite toe cap and an anti-penetrative textile midsole. This flagship boot is now in demand across Southern Africa and into Europe as well. Neptun also offers a comprehensive aftersales service for its customers with a dedicated team of technical sales representatives that are on call for any opportunities or challenges our customers face. We pride ourselves on supporting our customers in delivering the best possible product and service to the end user.

mountainous, rural regions of Southern Africa to fashionable boots sold at South Africa’s leading retailers. In 2005, Neptun launched the Shosholozatm mining gumboot which won a design award from the Design Institute of South Africa. It revolutionised the mining gumboot industry by introducing patented ankle and metatarsal protection as well as bringing shoe comfort levels to a gumboot. The Shosholozatm gumboot is available with a steel toe cap, a steel midsole and a metatarsal protector. It is also available in a wader variant. This boot is sold all over South and southern Africa to all the major mining houses. Further capitalising on the success of the metatarsal protection offered in the Shosholozatm Metaguard gumboot, Neptun developed and launched the Stimelatm XP

The rugged, reliable security device that stops your guard sleeping.

In 2015, Neptun further expanded its product offering by launching the Stridenttm metal free, dual density PU safety boot with a textile upper. This boot was designed specifically for the harsh mining conditions in South Africa where the traditional leather alternatives were failing after just a few months. This safety boot is available with a composite toe-cap and an anti-penetrative textile midsole. Stridenttm is also available in shoe and combat boot versions to serve a wider range of industries where the user demands the highest levels of durability and comfort. All of Neptun’s safety products are certified to the latest EN 20345 and SANS 20345 certifications. Both the PVC and the PU manufacturing plants are internationally certified plants by SAI Global and the SABS.

• GPS and GSM functionality to track and communicate with your guard in real-time. • No additional maintenance costs. • User-friendly. • RFID reader. • Panic button. • Man-down function. • Access to Active View, a live web interface.

Tel: 011 551 1687 Fax: 086 218 2928 info@activetrack.co.za Twitter: @ActiveTrackRSA www.activetrack.co.za

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COMPANY NEWS

Proven VHF alarm communication Security communications specialists RDC, started in 1978, has been pioneering VHF radio communication products for the industry from the onset. Since then, RDC has gained an enviable reputation for the most advanced radio networks and VHF products on the market.

oday’s line-up of products, technologies and services is eloquent proof that the company’s VHF offerings have become the brand of choice for security companies. Technological superiority alone has put RDC at the helm of the VHF market, yet remarkably, the company sweetens the deal even further with its value-added services. These include free technical training courses, free frequency management and 24/7 technical support (the most technically competent in the industry). The current TX790 range of transmitters was launched ahead of its time in 2011. Performance of RDC’s feature-packed units has been proven under demanding real-life security conditions, and constantly improved. Now tried and tested, the range is trusted with confidence by installers. Installation options are numerous with RDC “TurboCID” as well as serial interfaces to major alarm panel brands. RDC transmitters are supported by the most advanced VHF network systems available. A high-

speed format slashes transmission time to under 100mS. Reliability is further bolstered by various unique features, including base and repeater handshaking, direct signal paths to the base station, up to 30 repeaters per network and the ability to accommodate multiple frequencies. RDC base stations and repeaters are designed specifically for local conditions and are 100 per cent manufactured and tested in-house. No third party units are used in the system. The in-car base station features are unique to RDC. Saving a minute can mean saving a life. This innovative in-car monitoring system sends alarm signals to response vehicles as well as the control room. Customer details can be viewed in the car, allowing officers to react immediately

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and cutting out control room processing time. The inclusion of the in-car system gives security companies the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage by speeding up response times. Innovation continues at RDC with the new bi-reactional transmitter range under development testing. This patented technology will bring VHF communication to a whole new level of reliability and sophistication. As with previous RDC developments, the new technology will seamlessly integrate with existing systems and networks. Combining this with the currently available integration with GSM technology makes for a very exciting future. VHF remains the most cost-effective form of alarm communication. RDC also supplies advanced GPRS and SMS systems, but will never sell an expensive system where it is not necessary. RDC are committed to equipping companies, not just selling equipment to companies. There’s a big difference. So if RDC recommends VHF communication equipment, rest assured that it’s proven and the right technology for the application.

COMPANY NEWS

New appointment The Jasco Group has appointed Paul Fick as managing director of Jasco’s international business. He will also be directly responsible for establishing Jasco in the MENA (Middle East Northern Africa) region, core to the Group’s geographic expansion strategy.

ffective officially from January 2017, Mr Fick will take command at Jasco International, which consists of Jasco Middle East, covering all of Middle East and North Africa; Jasco East Africa, covering Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda. He will also manage Jasco’s channel sales of selected products, in addition to Jasco's Product Development facility responsible for product development, including DataVoice Recording and Jasco Security solutions. Jasco has already been established in East Africa for 18 months with an office in Kenya and the team is rapidly expanding and delivering on the strategy to contribute to Jasco's off-shore successes. A new office in Dubai was opened recently, which is in line with the Group’s strategic commitment to provide customers with the best possible service in-region. The office will initially focus on business development and sales with a view to

providing in-region technical and support personnel. Mr Fick’s appointment is evidence of Jasco’s intention to diversify offshore and to include forex earnings in the sales mix. “We believe that we can add value to these customers with Jasco's overall solution portfolio and services offering,” says Mr Fick. “The MENA region could become a significant contributor to Jasco’s revenues and profits. “We plan to start by establishing a Centre of Excellence to do provisioning of communications and renewable energy solutions and services. “As we become more familiar with the environment and build relationships with customers, we will also include other Jasco solution portfolio items as part of our offering into these markets and customers,” Mr Fick clarifies. Mr Fick goes on to explain that Jasco’s Middle East team consists of individuals with deep experience in renewable energy and communications solutions.

“We have partnered with well-established industry stalwarts who will assist in opening doors and in closing deals. “Our approach is to engage with customers at a business development level, and as we nurture specific opportunities, we will be adding people to conduct business analysis, design, and eventually project management and service delivery. “Our sourcing plans include using expertise from the South African office and from the East Africa office, but we will be recruiting in the Middle East to ensure we have the right mix of people on hand,” Mr Fick continues. Given that Jasco Middle East has already registered as a reseller with Avaya, Unify (ex Siemens), as well as a few smaller vendors along with imminent new deals in the MENA region, Jasco’s plans for geographical expansion and diversity are clearly in fullswing under the experienced command of the newly-minted managing director.

Hikvision launch high-end embedded NVRs Hikvision, a world leading supplier in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has launched two new high-performance professional standard embedded NVR series with X86 architecture and Intel chipsets. Enhanced decoding & bandwidth capability Suitable for medium- to large-scale applications and supporting multiple HD inputs, the new Hikvision high-end embedded NVRs offer outstanding decoding capability, with the DS-96000NI-I24 supporting up to 20 HD (1080p) resolution cameras for simultaneous preview and playback, while the DS-96000NI-I24/H supports up to 68 HD (1080p) resolution cameras for simultaneous preview and playback. In addition, incoming/outgoing bandwidth capability is enhanced to 576Mbps/512Mbps and 768Mbps/768Mbps respectively, making it possible to accommodate more cameras. Both NVRs are available in either 128 or 256-channel IP video input models, while two independent HDMI ports allow 4K

resolution video output, to supply superior quality imaging.

System stability & reliability Using Hikvision H.265+ Smart codec and supporting 12MP IP camera input, the two new high-end embedded NVRs are suitable for use with a wide variety of popular third party IP cameras. The new embedded NVR’s have been designed to not only offer high-capacity live IP camera monitoring, recording and playback, but also excellent system reliability. Dual redundant power supplies, and RAID0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 functionality for up to 24 SATA hard disks improve system reliability and data safety, without affecting bandwidth consumption and camera performance. For mission critical applications, and when

deployed with hot spare configuration, in the event of an NVR failure, the back-up NVR can be used to provide system continuity.

Performance & ease of use Boasting advanced functionality, the two NVR series feature VCA detection and search for face recognition, behaviour analysis, people counting and heat map. Supporting system reliability and convenience, easy to access hard disks accessible via a front opening panel, allow the hot swopping of hard disks, without the need for a screwdriver. For multi-site operators, one or two embedded NVRs can be installed across multiple sites to capture local recording and storage, while at the head office, a main embedded NVR can be used for centralised data management.

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ON THE MARKET

FTTX adds tremendous value to communities South Africa has recently seen fast-paced developments in the implementation of Fibre to the x (FTTX), which includes fibre to the business (FTTB) and fibre to the home (FTTH).

TTX broadband network architecture, which makes use of optical fibre, offers unsurpassed Internet speeds and a richer broadband experience. It adds tremendous value to communities, in particular to gated residential communities and security estates, the construction of which is rapidly escalating in South Africa. “Fibre technology can touch every community and there are tremendous opportunities in the delivery of FTTX solutions in South Africa,” says Bradley Hemphill, managing director of EES Live (Pty) Ltd. EES Live is a professional services company specialising in networks, data centres, security and building management systems. Internet is becoming the backbone of most modern communications. As an ever-increasing number of “added-value” services, such as business, social, security, health, education and government services, are offered online, it becomes more and more important to ensure that a community considers the benefits of rapid, efficient household broadband. The opportunity that exists, according to the Association of Residential Communities (ARC), is that there are approximately 3 500 communities in South Africa in which about five million people live, and that in the region of R12 billon is being spent by Homeowner Associations (HOA) annually. “After security concerns have been met, which in gated communities is a given and in place from day one, the owner is looking for more value for his investment,” says Mr Hemphill. “Communities in which FTTX have been installed become increasingly soughtafter and the value of property in these connected communities increases. “According to statistics released by FTTH America, a house which has FTTH increases in value by seven per cent. “Fibre creates smart homes, for example enabling a movie to be downloaded in a matter of seconds, enabling the home to be managed remotely and facilitating video surveillance”, Mr Hemphill states.

Open Access Networks “Fibre needs to exist within an Open Access Network (OAN),” Mr Hemphill contends. “In an OAN business model, the Ethernet Access Provider (EAP) does not compete with Internet Service Providers (ISP) on the network. “The OAN allows multiple ISPs to compete and utilise the same network, in so doing eradicating the monopoly of the incumbent

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operator. It allows subscribers (home owners) to choose from these ISPs and it maximises freedom of choice, thereby delivering more value and benefits from these choices,” Mr Hemphill concludes. EES Live is proud to be contributing to the acceleration of FTTX adoption in South Africa. The company is utilising its experience to design the Layer 1 networks and project manage the implementation for various EAPs.

ON THE MARKET

New Smavia appliance IPS 10000 released With the IPS 10000, Dallmeier offers a high-performance video appliance for the recording of up to 100 HD video channels.

he new Smavia appliance IPS 10000 is based on a high-performance server hardware with multi-core CPU and allows the recording of up to 100 HD video channels in real-time. Best matched components ensure high storage speed. The integrated RAID 6 storage system already provides a high storage capacity and can be expanded by an external RAID 6 JBOD system. Thereby, this appliance is the optimal recording system for large video installations, e.g. in stadiums, shopping malls, casinos or convention centres.

Storage The IPS 10000 has eight easily accessible HDD bays on the front side which can be equipped with the optionally offered 6 TB server hard disk drives. This way a RAID 6 storage capacity of already 36 TB can be achieved. In

connection with the external RAID 6 system “Smavia Enterprise JBOD” the capacity can be expanded by additional 60 TB.

Recording and evaluation The pre-installed recording software “Smavia Recording Server” is designed as an open platform. Besides Dallmeier cameras, and together with the according licences, 3rdparty IP cameras can be recorded with motion detection and configured over the ONVIF protocol. The Smavia Viewing Client is available for the evaluation of the video streams, offering a

variety of search and navigation functions. Furthermore, the appliance is factory fitted with the licence “SeMSy® Flat”. Thus, it is optimally equipped for the integration into the storage system of a SeMSy® III video management system. The appliance supports the complete SeMSy® III functional range including the convenient evaluation of the recordings on a SeMSy® III workstation. Mobile access to the video images is also possible via the smartphone app “Dallmeier Mobile Video Center (DMVC)“, which is available both for iOS and Android operating systems.

New distribution partnership Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer of video surveillance equipment, has signed a partnership agreement with ADI, which has the largest branch network for the distribution of security products in the United Kingdom.

DI has its head office located in Bury, Greater Manchester, and is a global leader in the wholesale distribution of security and low-voltage equipment with more than 200 international locations. ADI customers can now benefit from Dahua’s extensive range of world-class, end-to-end IP and analogue high-definition security solutions, including cameras, recorders, software, display and control solutions and video management software. Dahua products are both innovative and scalable, with particular strength in IPbased communication. Usmon Khadim, UK product category manager for ADI said: “ADI is very excited to have the Dahua brand on board. With

Dahua’s market-leading range of products, combined with ADI’s industry leading support, we believe this will be a key partnership for us and add great value to our customers.” Denny Wang, UK general manager, Dahua UK & Ireland, said: “By entering into this partnership, we will be extending our reach in the UK video surveillance market using ADI’s extensive branch network. In addition, ADI’s strong emphasis on technical expertise means it can offer added value to its customers and our products. “We are confident that ADI shares our commitment to innovation, customer service and quality products. The extensive Dahua range includes products that are packed with intelligent features, such as advanced

ADI customers can now benefit from Dahua’s extensive range of world-class, end-to-end IP and analogue high-definition security solutions, including cameras, recorders, software, display and control solutions and video management software.

video analytics, providing major benefits to ADI’s customers.” Dahua has the second-largest global share in the video surveillance market worldwide, according to a report from IHS in 2015. It is also the first Chinese security company to establish a global technology standard for analogue high definition: HDCVI. The Dahua range will be available from ADI with immediate effect.

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ON THE MARKET

A game-changing mobile fingerprint authentication algorithm

Suprema, a global leader in biometrics and ID solutions, recently showcased BioSign 2.0, a game-changing mobile fingerprint authentication algorithm featuring the world’s fastest matching speed at Mobile World Congress 2017, held in Barcelona.

hanks to the company’s latest artificial intelligence technology, the new BioSign 2.0 algorithm yields a matching speed of up to twice as fast as the best competitor’s solution while far outpacing competitors in terms of accuracy (FRR) and level of security (FAR). Moreover, BioSign 2.0 offers enhanced robustness over time and extra flexibility in integration by supporting various types and sizes of sensors. BioSign 2.0 is designed to produce the best performance even with low-end application processors (AP), and therefore

it will take up an essential role in terms of low-cost smartphones adopting fingerprint authentication. BioSign 2.0 performs matching speeds of 50ms with high-end APs and 100ms with low-end Aps, while maintaining a security level (FAR) under 0.0005 per cent. When it comes to fingerprint authentication in smartphones, due to changes in scanning habit and skin condition, current technology often results in poorer performance with use over time. Powered by a self-learning mechanism on its algorithm, BioSign 2.0 gets smarter with use. BioSign

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2.0 learns the user’s habits and conditions continuously, the algorithm self-evolves to cope with such change and results in even better accuracy with use over time. On the integration side, BioSign 2.0 allows for extra flexibility in design by providing an extensive range of sensor options in terms of form-factors and types. From the world’s smallest sensor size of 13 mm2, BioSign 2.0 can be applied with various form factors available today and sensor types including capacitive, optical and under-glass. “Fingerprint authentication has become an essential feature in today’s smartphones. Fingerprint is a ‘must’ feature on every premium model today and now the adoption is increasing on mid-to-low range smartphones. “By overcoming low-cost APs’ performance limitations, Suprema BioSign 2.0 is set to change the game. BioSign 2.0 will boost widespread use of fingerprint authentication in mid-range smartphones by providing the most economical and effective way of fingerprint authentication,” said Brian Song, chief executive officer at Suprema. In 2016, Suprema successfully launched BioSign 1.0 at MWC 2016. BioSign 1.0 drew attention from a number of major smartphone manufacturers and is set to be embedded in production models this year. At MWC 2017, Suprema promoted BioSign 2.0 as a real game-changer in accelerating the widespread use of fingerprint authentication in mid-range smartphones.

CAMPUS SECURITY

Re-imagining campus security Rising security risks in campuses across America has led to the foundation of the Campus Security Coalition (CSC), a group aimed at bringing the issue of campus safety and asset protection to light. The organisation bills itself as “a networking group focused on sharing ideas and spearheading discussion about innovative ways in which security and safety at schools nationwide can be ensured.” BY ANDREA MÜLLER

he group is comprised of a wide array of members from the education and security sectors who share the ideal that school safety is a major priority for campuses around the world today. Members are given access to valuable resources and information that can then be applied to schools that require enhanced security plans. Following the election of Donald Trump, there has been a noticeable rise in protest actions in campuses across America. Most recently, peaceful protests at the University of California – Berkley campus devolved into full-scale rioting, with immense damage to property and looting of surrounding retail stores.

South African Campus Security This follows a similar trend that has been seen in the recent #FeesMustFall and #RhodesMustFall protests that have taken place in South African universities over the past two years. South African student

protests have been rocked by excessive force from both sides, resulting in the deployment of riot police, tear gas, and numerous arrests from police deployed to handle protests, as well as millions of rand in damages to university property and the less common occurrence of looting incurred by the protesting students. South African universities are having to find an increasingly difficult balance between protecting their students and safeguarding their property and assets on campus. Not only does inadequate campus security put students at risk, but also has the potential to have a significant impact on the output of South African universities

“South African universities are having to find an increasingly difficult balance between protecting their students and safeguarding their property and assets on campus”

themselves and their reputation in the global education sector. A majority of tertiary education institutions make use of private security service providers to handle their campus security, but often these guards are ill-equipped to handle the sheer volume of some of the more high-profile protests that have occurred recently. There is a clear need for solutions beyond the deployment of police officers, but as yet there has been no realistic answer to the problem. The potential for an organisation in a similar capacity to the Campus Security Coalition to establish itself in South Africa is greater than ever before, with student protest action becoming more frequent. The core principles of the organisation can be applied to any education sector across the globe to build awareness about the issues of campus security and provide solutions that can be applied easily and that address the potential concerns of both the students and the educational institutions.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Idesco readers secure

Krakow Airport

Dyskret Poland Ltd, specialising in integrated security system design and installation, has deployed more than 450 Idesco Basic and Slim Pin readers within the new security system they designed to secure airport facilities at Krakow Airport.

yskret’s system installations were needed to remain fully operational. a part of a comprehensive threeConsequently, more than 80 of the year extension and modernisation 450 Idesco readers were installed with of Krakow Airport – now the second largest, installation plates, which support faster, fastest growing and the most modern airport more convenient installation, and permit in Poland, with 55 000 square metres of reader installations over challenging surfaces facilities serving five million passengers this like metal surfaces or close to past year. another reader. “We selected Idesco readers for this “Idesco installation plates helped us to project because they have proven to be neatly place readers in difficult sites or functionally reliable, neatly-designed and over challenging surfaces. They enabled resistant in various conditions,” says Jacek convenient Ozarowski, Dyskret project installation with Idesco Basic and co-ordinator. connectors, eg on Slim Pin readers They also came to rely on marble wall plates Idesco expertise while or over metal door still selecting a reader frames. In some supplier for this project. cases, where a two“Over the years, way access control we have had very was used, two good experiences with readers had to be Idesco’s R&D specialists, installed back-toas well as their back on standard technical support,” says partition walls Mr Ozarowski. (ie not thick Throughout concrete); Idesco’s installation, Krakow insulation plates Airport, of course, now ensure user

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cards won’t be read by both readers simultaneously,” says Mr Ozarowski. Mr Ozarowski also noted the speedy installation was a crucial benefit since work had to be executed in extremely demanding conditions at a nearly fully operational airport. “I can rightfully say that Dyskret Poland executed the contract successfully and in a timely manner,” says Mr Ozarowski. As an experienced and trusted system integrator, Dyskret won a comprehensive contract to deliver to Krakow Airport – in addition to access control – all electrical works and installations, both high- and low-voltage ones, fire alarm, voice announcement system and flight information display system for passengers, IT network, CCTV, and a building management system with ventilation, air-conditioning and lighting automation.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Enhancing the security at Southgate Shopping Centre SouthGate Shopping Centre is an outdoor destination/retail park area located in central Bath, in the United Kingdom. Opened in 2009 it boasts 96 shops, restaurants and large underground carparks.

s an extensive space, it is essential that the CCTV equipment is up to date and effective to reassure staff and shoppers of their safety. Peter Parkinson, SouthGate’s deputy general manager says: “Hikvision fulfills our CCTV needs completely. With the platinum service any maintenance or call-outs are included in the package, which makes Hikvision more cost-effective. With its wide range of products, the underground carparks, cash points, shops and back of house service areas are fully secure.” SouthGate Shopping Centre was struggling with seven-year-old, out-dated CCTV equipment. Thirty cameras were faulty and had recording issues on DVR, others were obsolete and the maintenance of the old system became a major expense. The analogue cameras underperformed and the solution was neither upgradeable or scalable. There was an urgent need for new and high quality equipment.

Trusted partnership The Hikvision IP cameras were installed by BWS Standfast Fire and Security. The company planned every aspect so that the shoppers were not disturbed during the implementation process, which took place

during opening hours. It took one month to install 150 cameras and systems thanks to the excellent work of BWS Standfast. Sales surveyor at BWS Standfast, Steve Hopkins, led the installation and believes the innovative cameras’ reliability and price are what ensures he chooses Hikvision every time. He says: “The focus on research and development at Hikvision is proven with so many new products coming out monthly. I feel safe in the knowledge that I install the latest and best products for my customers.”

IP cameras It was crucial for the Centre to upgrade from analogue to IP cameras, which can send and receive data via a computer network and the Internet. This ensures up to the minute clear images and updates.

Varifocal dome cameras and fixed dome cameras The dome cameras help the security team to see crystal clear HD images from various angles, which is perfect for busy open spaces. The powerful infrared LED night vision means the camera can see up to 30 metres in total darkness for excellent clarity of recorded images. SouthGate Shopping Centre in Bath, United Kingdom

PTZ Dome cameras These enable the security team to see everything from all angles. A PTZ (pan tilt zoom) camera is essential and ideal for large communal areas.

Channel Network Video Recorder A Network Video Recorder (NVR) software programme records video in a digital format to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD memory card or other mass storage device. This means all content recorded in the Centre is stored and available to view easily by security staff, which was previously an issue with the old equipment.

Video management software The video management software provides multiple functionality, including real-time live view, video recording, remote search and playback and file back-up to meet the needs of the monitoring team. The convenience and usability of this software helps SouthGate keep the Centre secure at all times.

Why SouthGate Shopping Centre chose Hikvision When asked what the biggest difference Hikvision has made to the Centre Peter says: “Knowing that all the 150 Hikvision cameras are fully working, reliable and provide high quality images and video is a huge reassurance. Security is of the utmost importance, so I am pleased I do not have to worry about the new system.” The Centre needed a state-of-the-art IP solution at a reasonable price and Hikvision fitted the bill. With the work from BWS Standfast, the entire fleet of cameras were installed within one month with minimal disturbance.Peter adds:“The customer service from both Hikvision and BWS Standfast was outstanding. I look forward to our continued work together.”

Products installed A range of Hikvision’s innovative IP cameras were installed including PTZ domes and fixed domes to ensure a crystal clear image from all angles. Because the Centre is a large, busy, open space it is necessary to have all areas covered. BWS Standfast also ensured each of the SouthGate security team were trained in how to use each of the Hikvision products. SECURITY FOCUS AFRICA | VOL 35 NO 1 2017

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

S2 Security delivers unified user experience with S2 Magic Monitor Version 4 Release enhancements include third-party video management system integration, audio support and advanced Internet widgets.

2 Security, the leader in IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, has introduced S2 Magic Monitor Version 4. S2 Magic Monitor provides a unified security management user experience for access control, video surveillance, forensics, digital signage and live Internet feeds. Version 4 introduces new features that benefit security operations as well as employees and visitors, including third-party video management system support, audio support and advanced Internet widgets. Video management system support is now available for Milestone and exacqVision in addition to S2 NetVR Series products. Version 4 also includes audio support for cameras, video clips and online digital content.

Realtime media from Twitter and Everbridge and enhanced weather radar maps bring tailored situational awareness into a variety of environments, from security operations centers to public areas. Upon registration of the product, Version 4 enables integrators to monitor system health and control licensing and software updates online.

“Version 4 delivers a truly unified security management and situational awareness user experience,” said John L. Moss, CEO, S2 Security. “We also now make it possible to perform updates remotely, which provides a cost advantage for integrators and a service advantage for end users.” Version 4 also introduces a Professional license option. S2 Magic Monitor Professional supports an unlimited number of S2 NetVR cameras as well as advanced weather and traffic widgets. All S2 Magic Monitor appliances now include Professional licenses. The Standard license is software only, supports up to 128 cameras and is available at no charge. Standard licenses can be easily upgraded at any time. S2 Magic Monitor Version 4 is now generally available for S2 Security Certified Integrators to download on S2 Support Central.

New major investments Hikvision to establish R&D centre in Montreal and research institute in Silicon Valley

ikvision, the worldwide leader in innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, today announced that Hikvision plans to establish an R&D Centre in Montreal, Canada and a Research Institute in California’s Silicon Valley, California. “These two major investments underscore Hikvision’s R&D globalisation strategy and the commitment to providing innovative, cutting-edge technology products tailored to the needs of our worldwide partners and customers,” Yangzhong Hu, CEO of Hikvision said. Expected to open in 2017, the Montreal Hikvision R&D Centre will focus on engineering development. The Silicon Valley

Yangzhong Hu, CEO of Hikvision

Hikvision Research Institute will focus on broad technology research. Montreal is an ideal location for the new R&D Centre

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because of its excellent talent pool and business-friendly environment. Likewise, the high-tech hub of Silicon Valley is the logical location for the Hikvision Research Institute. Based in Hangzhou, China, Hikvision has more than 8 000 R&D engineers, one of the largest in the video surveillance industry, and it dedicates about 7 percent of its revenues to R&D. The R&D Centre and Research Institute in North American will be the first established outside of China. This move is “part of Hikvision’s global strategy to advance its local support and service in regions outside of China,” said Hu.

LAW & SECURITY

Uncertainty and controversy BY PETER BAGSHAWE

Current investigations in respect of Acting National Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane and the charges brought against Paul O’Sullivan have thrown the profile of the head of the South African Police Services and his various predecessors into the spotlight at a time that the performance of the police services is again under examination.

imultaneously, there is increasing commentary that the infighting between the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, its head Robert McBride and the Hawks is likely to impact on the credibility of both institutions and their respective ability to serve the interests of the enforcement of the judicial system, as well as the effective enforcement of the system. Acting National Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane was appointed by the State President at the time that National Commissioner Riah Phiyega was placed under suspension by the president in accordance with the recommendations of the Farlam Commission that, over a number of years, had been investigating the actions of the Police involved in the fatal shooting of 34 miners at Marikana. This has been covered previously and the specifics of the Marikana actions will not be reviewed in any detail here. Prior to further commentary, it may be as well to briefly review the various national police commissioners who have served since 1995. The first commissioner appointed by then State President Nelson Mandela was General George Fivaz who served from January 1995 until his term expired in January 2000 and was succeeded by National Commissioner Jackie Selebi. As an aside, George Fivaz was a career policeman prior to being appointed as a national commissioner. Jacki Selebi served as commissioner and was elected as vicepresident of Interpol (African region), was later elected as president of Interpol and held both positions until he resigned in 2008 when he was charged with corruption. Mr Selebi was subsequently convicted of corruption and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. He was later released on medical parole and died shortly after his release.

National Commissioner Bheki Cele was appointed as National Commissioner of Police by State President Zuma in August 2009, and despite being somewhat controversial in his approach to policing and enforcement has been credited with improving morale within the South African Police Services and reducing crime statistics during his tenure. Mr Cele was suspended in October 2011 following allegations of corruption or dishonesty in respect of the leasing of buildings in Durban and Pretoria and, after a Board of Inquiry, was dismissed in June 2012. In 2014, Mr Cele was appointed as a deputy minister in Parliament. Prior to the appointment of National Commissioner Riah Phiyega by President Zuma, he appointed Acting National Commissioner Nhlanhla Sibusiso Mkhwanazi in an interim position. Riah Phiyega was appointed in June 2012 and served until she was suspended in October 2105. The Farlam Commission recommended that her fitness to hold office be reviewed as well as finding that General Phiyega had failed to act in an impartial manner and had allowed political considerations to influence decisions taken by her. A subsequent internal reference group appointed by the Minister of Police found evidence of perjury and failure to comply with internal processes. Acting National Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane was appointed by President Zuma

in October 2015. Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane was previously head of the South African Police Forensic Services and, on appointment as acting national commissioner, introduced a back to basics approach to policing that was well received internally. The current impasse between Independent Police Investigative Directorate, the Hawks and allegations against Acting National Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane which involve independent forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has achieved a high profile and, for purposes of this article will not include earlier matters in which O’Sullivan has been involved. Robert McBride was appointed as executive director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate in February 2014, and in March 2015 was placed under suspension by the Minister of Police pending investigation of charges of fraud relating to a report signed by Mr McBride in respect of the alleged illegal rendition of Zimbabwean nationals. The suspension was set aside by the Constitutional Court in September 2016 and, after Mr McBride resumed his duties, there were various allegations made by the Gauteng Hawks head Prince Mokotedi of espionage and high treason against Paul O’Sullivan, Robert McBride and Mr Mokotedi’s predecessor Shadrack Sibiya. The Minister of Police made requests for a Parliamentary Inquiry into Mr McBride’s fitness to hold office. The tension between the Hawks, IPID and the Police Ministry increased when IPID (with Mr McBride prominent in the process) started an investigation into allegations of corruption against Acting National Commissioner Phahlane, which relate to Phahlane’s lifestyle and assets. There have been various allegations between the three parties, a search warrant was served at Mr Phahlane’s home, Paul O’Sullivan and his legal advisor were arrested and charged with impersonation and tensions have steadily escalated.

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This is a brief summary and probably does not adequately convey the level of the dispute and its inherent politicisation and the unnecessarily public nature of the confrontation does little to enhance the stature of the respective parties. Against this background, the position of the South African Police Services must be taken into consideration. The dismissal, suspension or investigation of the appointed national commissioners referred to above and the current allegations against the acting national commissioner must be seen to impact on perceptions of the head of the police services, as well as a highly probable impact on the morale of the members of the service. The role of the police service in respect of crime prevention, the maintenance of peace and order, ensuring stability in conflict and protest situations, gathering intelligence, as well as routine patrolling and administration, is core to providing a stable

environment nationally. The back to basics programme adopted by Acting National Commissioner Phahlane is in line with the provision of these services and provides a stable platform for the South African Police Services to implement and manage the roll out of their mandate. However, the apparent lack of stability at the commissioner level over the period between 2008 (when Jacki Selebi left the position) and the present must be seen as an impediment to the effective application of management of the core police services portfolio at a macro level. In addition, some of the decisions made at a senior level have been subject to query from a management level. An example of this is the decision taken by Jacki Selebi to disband the Public Order Policing Units that were established and trained for a specific role. This has been criticised by former National Commissioner George Fivaz as has the subsequent decision

to deploy the alternatively trained and focused Special Task Force at Marikana from the perspective that their core training is for deployment in hostage, terrorist and similar highly volatile situations where the use of deadly force is likely. Again, the level of objective decisionmaking can be called into question, particularly given the level of protest activity in South Africa and the need to deploy members of the South African Police Services into the role without optimal training. It can only be hoped that a rapid normalisation of the relationship and roles of the entities currently at loggerheads can be achieved in order to continue the provision of effective servicing of the broader security and justice systems.

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

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INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2017 March 21-24: Securika Moscow 2017 | Venue: Moscow Expo Centre, Russia | Email: info@informa.com.au www.informa.com.au March 29-30: Safety in Action Brisbane | Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | Email: security@ite-events.com t: +44 (0) 207 5965 079 April 4-7: LAAD Defence & Security | Venue: RioCentre, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | www.laadsecurity.com.br April 19-21: Securika Kazakhstan | Venue: Atakent Exhibition Centre, Almaty, Kazakhstan | www.securityezpo.kz April 19-21: International IT, Security and Communication Exhibition | Venue: Atakent Exhibition Centre, Almaty, Kazakhstan | www.securityezpo.kz April 24-29: Fire Department Instructors Conference | Venue: Indianapolis, United States | www.fedic.com April 25-27: Infopol - International Trade Fair for the Equipment of Police, Surveillance and Security Services |

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