Security Focus - Vol 34 No 3 - March 2016

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Security Focus THE OFFICIAL INDUSTRY JOURNAL FOR PROFESSIONAL RISK PRACTITIONERS: SECURITY, SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE.

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Suprema's

innovative approach to access control and time attendance

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SUPREMA PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

S uprema will be highlighting products with industrychanging innovation at Securex 2016, to be held on 24-26 May 2016 at Gallagher Convention Centre.

26 FEATURES 12 SPECIAL FEATURE The current economic conditions, market volatility and the potential impact of legislation have all had a significant impact on the performance of the private security industry over the past year, with particular reference to the guarding sector.

14 GUARDING COMPANY SERVICES The private security industry in South Africa is among the largest in the world, with more than 9 000 registered companies employing more than 450 000 registered active private security guards; Sparks & Ellis offers uniforms and equipment for security, traffic, fire and resuce, ambulance, law enforcement, as well as corporate clients; AXIS M30 allows for discreet installation and is ideally suited for video surveillance applications in hotels, restaurants, retail shops, offices and schools.

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Employee matters.

6 News The state of education and training.

17 Opinion Piece

HEAD OFFICE PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

Laurence Smith, executive at Graphic Image Technologies, discusses the key to effective surveillance in this article.

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18 Company News

• Ideco wows US biometric conference-goers.

• Reg moves into new post.

• People on the move.

• Sensor forges another powerful relationship.

• Top reaction officer rewarded for strong work ethic.

24 International News

• Alpro wrapped up in a book.

• Body worn video solutions protect and assist.

• Dallmeier launches new cameras.

20 Exhibition News

• ACT develops new door controller

Something for everyone at Securex 2016.

29 Law & Security

22 On the Market

• New DVTEL United VMS version 7.0 available from GIT.

• Hikvision integrates with Paxton Net2 access control.

Zaventem and Malbeek bombings.

30 Index of Advertisers 31 Calendar 32 Directory

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EDITORS COMMENT

Employee matters Employee performance is without a doubt the make or break point for any organisation, and nowhere does this become more apparent than in the private security industry.

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he men and women who stand at the forefront of the organisation, usually in branded uniforms are, for the most part, the first and lasting impression that the public have of any particular organisation.

EDITORIAL POLICY

Creating a well-rounded approach to managing and coaching your workforce requires the expertise of a human resources leader and the support of your company’s executive leadership.

Over the past few years, the security industry, together with its training institutions and the regulatory authority, have placed great emphasis on professionalising the industry.

During March, the South African Institute of Security (SAIS) hosted a workshop on the state of industry education and training.

An informal debate followed after the initial presentations, which revealed an overall consensus that there is still a strong need for an official security body in South Africa, separate from institutes and organisations.

Attendees feel that this is essential to creating a more stable and professional environment within the industry.

They also feel that there is still a lack of leadership in the industry, exacerbated by the disconnect between different levels of management and lack of training.

Finally, it was emphasised that there needs to be a continued push for professional development that works on the occupational needs of the industry through the development of a gap analysis.

Those major security sector players with the necessary resources at their disposal have taken these concerns in hand through significant investment in internal training institutions.

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) says

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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it has identified industry non-compliance as a risk that must be managed and controlled effectively.

Furthermore, the increasing identity theft currently taking place within the industry is not only compromising the integrity of the private security sector and economy, but further put public safety at risk.

The Authority therefore deployed a certificate renewal project in 2015 as one of the strategies to help address these challenges.

The renewal of certificate project’s aim is to ensure that only legible registered applicants (security officers and businesses) receive new certificates with new security features encrypted.

The Authority says that increased compliance with the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) and reported cases of identity theft are but some of the notable improvements.

The Authority says that it has also implemented an integrated stakeholder engagement and awareness drive with the objective of effectively educating the public about the role and functions of PSiRA and reducing industry non-compliance.

Those employees with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are the ones you want upfront working with your customers.

Often loyal customers can help increase business through positive word of mouth.

It’s also important to never forget about the power of praise and recognition. Employees who are well-informed about the business they work for are likely to have higher levels of employee engagement.

When your company attains a goal, congratulate your most valuable resource – your workforce. Your organisation’s human capital is paramount in helping you achieve your goals and objectives.

Andrea Müller Editor andrea@writescene.co.za

NEWS

The state of education and training The South African Institute of Security (SAIS) held a workshop on education and training within the security industry on 8 March 2016. The workshop saw experts from various industry bodies, as well as guests from high-profile companies, educational service providers, and security service end-users come together to discuss the current state of education in the industry and what steps could be taken to improve this area.

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he event was used by SAIS as an opportunity to launch its newlydeveloped Education & Training Endorsement programme. The programme’s goal is to establish itself as a mark of quality that helps maintain consistency in the education of security professionals in South Africa.

SAIS formulated an evaluation committee to oversee training programmes and assess the quality of the training itself, as well as the facilitators and trainers attached to it. Inaugural endorsements were

provided to Crest Advisory Africa for its Risk Management course, and BTC Training for its Human Intelligence Management training programme.

In addition to the launch of the SAIS Education & Training Endorsement programme, the event welcomed a host of guest speakers from organisations that included the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO), University of South Africa (UNISA), ISMI, ACFE, and ISO/SABS. Invited guests from PSIRA, SASSETA, SASA, and SAIDSA were unable to attend the event.

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Proceedings were kicked off by Bruce Mohamed, presenting on behalf of QCTO, who spoke on the topic of quality control in the field of security training and education.

He outlined the need to further develop occupational qualifications and to quality assure these qualifications within occupations and trades.

Mr Mohamed labelled key issues in this sector, drawing attention to the lack of effective quality assurance of PSIRA grade training and training materials, as well as the need for well-trained internal moderators to ensure fairness and consistency.

QCTO aims to address these issues with an approach that focuses on External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) provided by certified Assessment Quality Partners (AQPs) that provide the final word on learners’ achievement of competence to practice the occupation, meaning that learners will not qualify unless they write a standardised national test.

Professor Kris Pillay, of UNISA, gave a brief presentation that provided an overview of the security training programmes and qualifications provided by the organisation.

Having provided more than two decades

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of training for security needs, Prof Pillay was proud to announce that UNISA is currently the only institution that offers blended and distance learning opportunities for students in the field.

Highlighting the importance of security practitioners and managers in corporate environments, UNISA’s contribution to the development and continued growth of the security industry cannot be understate.

More than 3 700 students enrolled in the various security training programmes at UNISA for 2016, including the National Diploma in Security Management, as well as a Bachelor of Technology in Security Management and Masters in Security Management.

Industry Perspective Following the presentations, industry insiders provided brief overviews and open discussions on various educational suppliers and bodies that provide training programmes to professionals within the security industry.

This session allowed the workshop attendees to actively participate and learn about the options available to them in terms of personal development opportunities, as well as what their security service providers should have in terms of qualifications.

David Dodge, chairman of SAIS, spoke briefly on the board certifications offered

by ASIS International, with three key qualifications that are recognised in the global security industry.

The Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCP), and Physical Security Professional (PSP) all maintain stringent eligibility standards for qualification.

Professionals seeking to qualify as either a CPP, PCP, or PSP need to pass a comprehensive examination, as well as follow a mandatory recertification period of three years.

Employers benefit from hiring employees with these qualifications, as it signifies professional competence that is internationally recognised.

For the holder of the qualification, the recertification term of three years demonstrates personal commitment to professional development that helps maintain proficiency and credibility in their specific position in the security industry.

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COVER STORY

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS FROM SUPREMA

Industry-changing

innovation Suprema unveils BioStation L2, a comprehensive access control and time attendance solution with live finger detection.

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uprema is pleased to announce the unveiling of BioStation L2 fingerprint terminal that offers premium features and performance in a package with essential hardware to provide a comprehensive access control and time attendance solution.

BioStation L2 is a mid-range device that can support enterprise-level requirements in both access control and time attendance applications with the world’s most powerful processor on the market. The terminal is highlighted by its inclusion of both Suprema’s latest innovative technology and superior design.

“At Suprema, we are committed to continued innovation, based on the feedback and needs of our customers,” said James Lee, chief executive officer of Suprema.

“With the introduction of BioStation L2, we took consumer feedback on current biometric devices, and made thoughtful consideration on key elements of the device to bring seamless convergence of performance and price.”

BioStation L2 continues Suprema’s high security standards by incorporating premium technology such as live finger detection and

the latest OP5 sensors. Incorporating the latest fingerprint algorithm and powerful 1.2GHz quad core processor, the L2 uses parallel processing techniques resulting in fast matching speed that rival higher-end models.

Loaded with a massive 2GB flash and 256MB RAM, BioStation L2 stores and manages up to 500 000 users and one million logs.

The new enhanced algorithm is more accurate than ever and significantly reduces false rejection rates even in conditions that are not ideal for fingerprint capture. It compensates for unsatisfactory fingerprint captures such as direct sunlight conditions or distorted finger images. BioStation L2 also features new live finger detection technology with an improved algorithm and optical technique that effectively eliminates possible fraud using various materials of fake fingers.

BioStation L2 features a clear colour-LCD that provides important information. Along with dedicated TA functions and number touch keys, BioStation L2 ensures maximised usability.

Version 2.2 brings time and attendance functionality to BioStar 2 BioStar 2.2 marks the second major update to the Suprema’s web-based security platform.

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hile 2.1’s major focus was providing development support for integrators and developers, 2.2’s major goal is to provide more functionality to the platform.

These additional access control features will help businesses be more secure and productive, while improvements to the foundation of the platform enhance security, stability, and performance.

Highlight Features Server Matching With server matching turned on, verification of credentials is performed at the BioStar 2 server, and authentication results are relayed back to the requested device. This option allows for central control and for the implementation of custom authentication authorisation.

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It also removes the 1:N user limitation relevant to a device, as matching is performed on the server and not on the device. Combined with automatic synchronisation, user credentials can be duplicated on the devices to act as a failsafe when the server is disconnected or is offline.

that are more dynamic, in addition to existing text logs. Combined with a Suprema terminal such as BioStation A2, image logs will provide an indepth view of access points during userdefined events.

Smart Card The new smart card feature allows users to utilise smart cards in various applications. A secure credential card will exclusively store the user ID, fingerprint template and PIN on the card providing enhanced security to users.

Time and Attendance The new Time and Attendance module has been designed from the ground up to be more intuitive and easy to use. Administrators can set up different pay codes and various shift schedule and rules with a few clicks of a mouse.

Furthermore, users or administrators can access individual time cards to view the attendance record for a particular employee for the efficient management of HR resources.

Dynamic Logs Enhanced logs functionality provides added versatility by capturing and storing image logs

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BioStation A2 to debut at Securex 2016 Suprema is debuting its new flagship fingerprint IP terminal, BioStation A2 at Securex 2016, alongside its extensive range of IP access control devices and integrated software solutions.

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ne of Suprema’s highlight products of Securex 2016, BioStation A2, blends form and function with industry leading design and features. The terminal incorporates high quality materials such as glass and new gold colour finish for premium look and feel. The highpoint of the features centres on its identification performance.

BioStation A2 features a quad-core CPU for the first time among Suprema terminals which provides an incredible enhancement to its performance. The terminal can match up to 150 000 fingerprints per second, which make it

such a feat by combining an enhanced fingerprint algorithm, new fingerprint sensor, and live finger detection technology.

The new enhanced algorithm is more accurate than ever and significantly reduces false rejection rates even in conditions that are not ideal for fingerprint capture. It compensates for unsatisfactory fingerprint captures such as direct sunlight conditions or distorted finger images.

BioStation A2 also features new live finger detection technology using an improved algorithm and optical technique that effectively eliminates possible fraud using various materials

the fastest biometric terminal in the world.

Along with an increased 8GB memory, BioStation A2 can store up to 500 000 users and provides instant results with minimal lag time. BioStation A2 is also the most secure device on the market to the date. It achieves

of fake fingers.

“We are excited to introduce A2 as one of our latest innovations at Securex, the largest security show in Africa,” said Young S. Moon, VP of Suprema. “The long list of innovation included in BioStation A2 makes the device the

most impressive biometric device ever released from Suprema. Along with its premium design and feel, we are confident it will establish itself in the premium market.”

Suprema will also introduce BioStar 2.2, the second major update to the company’s webbased security platform, BioStar 2. While 2.1’s major focus was set on providing development support for integrators and developers, 2.2’s updates’ major goal was to provide more functionality to the platform. Additional access control features will help businesses to be more secure and productive. Also, improvements to the foundation of the platform enhances security, stability, and performance.

BioStation A2 awarded at ISC Brazil 2016 Suprema, a global leader in biometric and security technology, recently won the “Best Biometric Solution” award for its fingerprint access control terminal, BioStation A2, at ISC Brazil 2016, one of the largest security events in Brazil.

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very year, Digital Security Magazine along with Reed Exhibitions Alcantara Machado Brazil, an organiser of ISC Brazil, awards best solutions from exhibitors over various categories in the security industry. This year, Suprema’s newly launched BioStation A2 was

selected as the winner of the “Best Biometric Solution” category.

Suprema’s flagship IP terminal, BioStation A2, is the most advanced fingerprint access control and time attendance terminal to date, featuring Suprema’s next generation biometric

technology and security platform. BioStation A2 provides class-leading performance through the world’s best matching performance, uncompromised security and accuracy, along with top-notch usability.

“We are honoured to receive such a prestigious award in the Brazilian market. We are pleased to see such a positive reaction from the market with regards to BioStation A2,” says HanChul Kim, director of sales at Suprema.

“We feel that there is a big void in the highend biometrics market. BioStation A2 along with BioStar 2, our web-based security solution, will successfully help establish Suprema as the technology leader in Brazil as well,” Kim adds.

Visit Suprema at Securex in Hall 2 Stand A02b

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SPECIAL FEATURE

A snapshot of industry regulation The current economic conditions, market volatility and the potential impact of legislation have all had a significant impact on the performance of the private security industry over the past year, with particular reference to the guarding sector.

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ccording to Minister of Police, Nkosinathi Nhleko, government recognises the significant role that the South African private security industry plays in South Africa, specifically its significant impact on the country’s economy.

“The somewhat volatile economic environment calls for innovative solutions to ensure that the private security industry continues to play a significant role towards the growth of our country’s economy,” says Minister Nhleko.

“In order to reap the economic rewards, collaborative efforts must be made by all role players to improve and drive compliance within the industry,” he added.

Although the number of registered security officers increased by 5.9 per cent from 1 868 398 to 1 979 969 as at 31 March 2015, the number of active (employed) security officers has decreased by 7.2 per cent from 487 058 to 451 565 during the year under review (2014/2015 – Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) Annual Report).

The Minister of Police believes that PSiRA has improved on its monitoring of security companies and officers by more than 2.2 per cent compared to the previous year and says these efforts will go a long way in contributing to joint efforts in fighting crime and ensuring a safer environment for all South Africans.

PSiRA continues to post improvement on its planned strategic objectives. It achieved 83 per cent of its planned performance indicators. Improved awareness programmes

WHO IS THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY ACCORDING TO PSiRA ACT? All entities and

individuals involved or rendering services in the private security industry. The definition of the PSiRA Act is very wide and covers guards, management, importers, installers, distributers, manufacturers, consultants and locksmiths.

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on the role of the entity and monitoring of security service providers are among other notable successes for the year under review.

Enforcing compliance During 2015 PSiRA launched the Renewal of Certificate project, which formed part of PSiRA’s objective to fulfil its regulatory mandate in interest of public safety. The purpose of the project was to ensure that only legible registered applicants (security officers and businesses) receive the new certificate with new security features encrypted.

For the first time, the PSiRA Certificate includes an expiry date (18 months for security officers and 12 months for security businesses). Other features include improved security features to prevent forgery, identity authentication with the Home Affairs database, and integration with Home Affairs to confirm citizenship.

PSiRA has identified industry noncompliance by unscrupulous security service providers as a risk that must be managed and controlled effectively.

Furthermore, the increasing identity theft currently taking place within the industry is not only compromising the integrity of the private security sector and economy, but further puts public safety at risk.

The Authority deployed the renewal project as one of the strategies to help to address these challenges.

The Minister of Police has applauded PSiRA for this project saying that it has benefited the industry in many ways, notably improving compliance of security service providers.

Increased compliance with the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) and reported cases on identity theft are but some of the notable improvements.

Inspections and stakeholder relations The newly-appointed PSiRA chairperson of the Council, Prof Mazibuko (appointed

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April 2015) says that PSiRA has continued to strengthen its effort towards delivering excellent service in areas of law enforcement, registration and training, stakeholder and customer relationship management over the past year.

Compliance inspections of security service providers conducted improved by 2.2 per cent from 27 073 in the previous financial year to 27 669 (2014/2015 PSiRA Annual Report).

“The average turn-around time of 20 days for the registration of both individual security officers and businesses meeting all requirements was successfully achieved,” she says. “The Authority achieved a turn-around time of 15 days for business registration and 17 days for individual security officers’ registration.”

Prof Mazibuko adds that stakeholder awareness and engagements were reinforced using strategic PR campaigns through radio and TV interviews, compliance forums, print media campaigns, industry circulars, trade exhibitions, community outreach programmes, capacity building workshops and social media.

In addition to these objectives, PSiRA also focused its resources on internal activities such as capacity building workshops, improving conditions at the delivery sites, IT systems, building the organisation and improving resources and systems to ensure a streamlined service to stakeholders.

The number of active (employed) security officers decreased by 7.2 per cent from 487 058 in the previous financial year to 451 565 as at 31 March 2015. The registered active cash-in-transit businesses decreased from 4 465 businesses to 2 137 businesses

1 868 398 Number of registered security officers in South Africa

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during the year under review, representing a decrease of 52.1 per cent (2014/2015 PSiRA Annual Report).

The registered active armed response businesses decreased from 4 550 businesses to 3 136 businesses during the year under review, representing a decrease of 31.1 per cent (2014/2015 PSiRA Annual Report).

“The reduction can be attributed to poor economic growth which is contributing to job losses within the private security industry,” says Prof Mazibuko.

“Another contributing factor is the growing demand from consumers of the private security to have advanced technologies integrated in the security services provided.

More companies are replacing their human capital with improved technologies,” she adds.

Director (CEO) PSiRA Manabela (Sam) Chauke reiterated that the Authority remains committed to effective implementation of its strategic plan.

“The purpose of the Renewal of Certificate programme for example, is to ensure that only eligible registered applicants (security officers and businesses) receive the new certificate with new security features encrypted,” he says.

487 058 Number of security officers registered as active These numbers include those employed in security, active guarding, cash-in-transit and armed response businesses “Furthermore, the ongoing industry exploitation in relation to deployment of unregistered illegal emigrants at the expense of South African citizens presented a critical need for the project,” added Mr Chauke.

The Authority also used the project to address the current footprint challenges by taking service delivery in a form of registration to some of the rural and remote areas across South Africa. A total of 64 106 individual certificates were renewed and 1 234 businesses renewed their certificates.

A total of 27 669 compliance inspections of security service providers were conducted as part of investigations by the Authority compared to 27 073 inspections in the previous financial year. Of the 27 669 compliance inspections conducted, 4 114

compliance inspections were conducted at security businesses and 23 555 compliance inspections were conducted at security officers deployed at different sites.

During the year under review, the Authority implemented an integrated stakeholder engagement and awareness drive with the objective of effectively educating the public about the role and functions of PSiRA and reducing industry non-compliance.

The PSiRA Research and Development Unit conducted surveys focused on consumer trends in mall security; consumer trends in public and private hospitals; consumer trends in public and private universities; and consumer trends in public and private schools.

Among other things, the consumer trend surveys revealed the significant role that consumers play in ensuring compliance or adversely perpetuating non-compliance.

Over and above the research topics and surveys, the unit continued to work on an ongoing three-year research project that is funded by the International Research and Development Centre (IDRC), namely, Promoting Partnership for Crime Prevention between State and Private Security Providers in Southern Africa.

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Remote monitoring

improves safety and performance The private security industry in South Africa is among the largest in the world, with more than 9 000 registered companies employing more than 450 000 registered active private security guards.

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lthough it may seem a daunting and expensive task, real-time location-based tracking of this enormous workforce can be done at the touch of a button, using the QCIC range

of GPS and GSM-based Guardian remote monitoring platforms.

The Guardian series is ideally suited to numerous guard and patrol activities. QCIC’s Henry Smith says that the compact and

The Guardian series is ideally suited to numerous guard and patrol activities.

portable Guardian tracking devices come in two models, namely the entry-level Guardian 600 and the advanced Guardian 700.

“The Guardian 600 is a robust handheld GPS tracking device that features a panic button.

Once the panic button is pressed, it gives the immediate position of the unit to responders.”

In addition to the features of the Guardian 600, the Guardian 700 also boasts greater functionality, such as incoming and outgoing text messages, four pre-programmed quickdial emergency numbers, as well as 20 standard phone numbers.

“The Guardian 700 is a powerful handheld safety tracking phone that provides the user with a live tracking view, a history report and scheduled reports – using the SkyQ tracking application or the SkyQ mobile application,” Mr Smith notes.

The compact and portable Guardian 700 is the equivalent size of a standard dictaphone, making it easy to fit with the guard’s equipment or uniform.

In addition to the standard call and text message functionality, the Guardian 700 also

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adding control to mobile workforce features a covert calling facility, whereby management applications. This information is an authorised outside caller can dial into available to management through a trip replay the unit and listen to what’s happening on or trip report via the SkyQ control panel. the other side without anyone else being “It ultimately ensures that guards located aware. Changuion reveals that this is ideal in at residential complexes or office parks, for urgent situations. example, are in fact patrolling predefined “Dialling in to the unit provides a far more points or locations at designated times. precise and detailed description of what is “The Guardian 700 is also ideally suited happening, and enables management to make to the mobile security workforce, such as an informed decision related to the safety of armed response officers, who are not only the guard in question and the general public tracked in their vehicles, but are monitored that may be affected. after leaving the vehicle and while arriving at “The Guardian 700 also features an the scene of a call-out, thereby ensuring that innovative ‘man-down’ function. If the person their movement and safety is monitored in or the device falls, it picks up the vibration real-time,” Mr Smith continues. and an alarm is triggered – immediately The Guardian 700 cannot be turned off at informing a pre-authorised contact of the will, unless the customer makes a special situation,” he explains.

In security and guarding applications, the request for a particular reason.

Guardian 700 is suitable for verifying and It only shuts down when it runs out tracking the performance of patrol units by of battery power. Before this happens, a monitoring the user’s movements within a notification is sent to the call centre and the geo-fenced area. customer is reminded to charge the battery It also alerts operators when deviant or using either an electrical charger, solar unspecified movements are executed, and charger or USB connection. when a dangerous or off-limit zone is entered.

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Sparks & Ellis

uniform specialists SPARKS & ELLIS, with headquarters in Cape Town and branches in Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth, is one of South Africa’s leading uniform suppliers and manufacturers.

Sparks & Ellis specialises in complete uniform solutions and offers clients a headto-toe service. Developing technologicallyadvanced products, Sparks & Ellis offers uniforms and equipment for security, traffic, fire and rescue, ambulance, law enforcement and corporate clients.

Established in the early 1930s and bought in 1967 by Cape Union Mart, Sparks & Ellis is now owned by Cape Union Mart Group (70 per cent) and empowerment partner, Thebe Investment Corporation (30 per cent) and one of the few suppliers of uniforms to have a Level 1 BEE rating.

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The compact palm-sized design of the new cameras in the AXIS M30 Series allows them to be discreetly installed in indoor locations. They can easily be repainted in any desired colour to blend in with the environment and are ideally suited for video surveillance applications in hotels, restaurants, retail shops, offices and schools.

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xis Communications, a market AXIS M3046-V can also be used as an leader in network video, introduces alternative to a camera with varifocal lens. three new mini dome network Its 4MP resolution and digital PTZ capability cameras to the AXIS M30 Series. The new enable sharp, cropped out views in HDTV models offer HDTV image quality to capture 1080p, for example, with a horizontal field of all details, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) view between 95° and 125°. technology to adapt to variable lighting The new cameras in the AXIS M30 Series conditions and Axis’ Zipstream technology to provide multiple, individually configurable reduce storage and bandwidth requirements H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams. They without sacrificing important image details. offer video motion detection and active The factory-focused cameras can be tampering alarm as well as support for third mounted on walls or ceilings and are easily party video analytics applications such as levelled and directed in any direction using a people counting.

3-axis camera angle adjustment.

Axis’ Corridor Format makes “Our new AXIS M30 cameras full use of the sensor when offer superb video quality monitoring narrow areas in indoor environments such as staircases, at a very attractive hallways or aisles by price point. This providing vertically makes them ideally oriented video suited for small streams. and mediumThe cameras sized business have an Ethernet installations where connector for many cameras are network connectivity, needed to cover the as well as power (PoE) whole area without and an integrated MicroSD/ blind spots,” says microSDHC memory card slot for Roy Alves, business edge storage applications.

The new high performance mini development manager at AXIS M3044-V, AXIS dome network cameras are Axis Communications.

M3045-V and AXIS M3046-V ideally suited for indoor video surveillance applications in “The cameras are come with a three-year hotels, restaurants, retail shops, easy to install and warranty. This will be the offices and schools. come factory-focused. new standard for all Axis With their compact dimensions they can M-line products and a significant increase to be mounted very discreetly. Customers the previous one-year warranty. get a high quality product that has AXIS M30 cameras are supported by the undergone rigorous testing and offers great industry’s largest base of video management reliability. We underline this with a three software through the Axis Application Development Partner (ADP) Programme, year warranty,” he explains. and AXIS Camera Station. The cameras AXIS M3044-V provides HDTV 720p video also include support for AXIS Camera at up to 30 fps. AXIS M3045-V provides Application Platform and ONVIF for easy HDTV 1080p video at 30 fps and offers HDMI support that enables live streaming system integration. to an HDTV monitor for public viewing. AXIS The new cameras in the AXIS M30 M3046-V provides 4MP resolution at up to Series are available through Axis 30 fps and offers HDMI support as well. distribution channels.

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OPINION PIECE

Integrated solutions and smart analytics

The key to effective surveillance

By Laurence Smith, Executive at Graphic Image Technologies

Surveillance cameras have become an integral component of any comprehensive security solution, and are particularly applicable in city and CBD scenarios where crime tends to be a more common occurrence.

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owever, simply having cameras in place is not sufficient to either deter crime or catch the perpetrators after the fact. Cameras need to be monitored, which requires physical intervention. This in turn requires a properly integrated control room with up to date technology to enable control room operators to take appropriate action in the event of an incident.

However, analytics solutions can provide assistance to aid the human component, ensuring that incidents are identified quickly for swift remedial action. Saying this, effective city and Central Business District (CBD) surveillance requires the right mix of technology, people and processes to be effective, and while cameras are an essential component of this, they are by no means the only piece of the puzzle.

The control room is the heart of effective city surveillance. It needs to form a central hub for all of the cameras to connect to and be monitored from. As such, it needs to be properly integrated, not only with cameras, but also with all other security solutions such as perimeter detection, armed response and more. In addition, technology within the control room must be up to date and easy to use so that control room operators can access the features they need to provide effective security.

The cameras themselves, while not sufficient in isolation, are also an extremely important part of the solution. Without effective camera coverage, visibility around cities is limited and ineffective. Camera networks first and foremost need to be scalable, as additional cameras may need to be added in order to provide more comprehensive coverage.

If solutions are not scalable, this would require the entire network to be overhauled

every time more cameras are added. Scalable solutions also enable cities to start small in the most pressing areas and then expand as and when budget becomes available and return on investment is realised.

Another important factor is the camera quality. If images produced by surveillance are poor quality and grainy or do not provide enough detail for operators so see what is happening in some detail, they will not be useful in detecting and preventing crime.

While 4K or ultra high definition cameras provide the highest level of detail, these may not be needed in all areas, and legacy investment into existing cameras may be a problem. The control room therefore must be able to integrate multiple camera types, including HD, 4K and even thermal imaging cameras. Solutions should also support the migration to 4K as this will become the camera standard in the future.

In addition, cameras need to combine the ability to map them back to physical locations using GPS technology. This enables operators to determine the exact location of any specific camera to pinpoint where events showing up in the camera feed are taking place, allowing for the right personnel to be sent to the scene without delay.

In order to further add value and enhance security solutions, both cameras and control rooms need to be able to also integrate with third party systems such as number plate recognition, as well as hot lists of vehicles that have been reported stolen or are known to be involved in criminal activities, for instance.

In order to achieve this, some level of analytics is required either on the physical camera itself, or on the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) in the control room. Smart analytics can also be used to create automated alerts

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for suspicious behaviour, including people loitering or frequently showing up in high-risk areas. With analytics capabilities cameras can even be used to enforce no-go zones or one-way streets as they can be programmed to deliver alerts when any non-compliant behaviours are detected. Smart analytics can also ‘learn’ from prior events, thereby minimising the number of false alarms over time so that operators are more efficient, only dealing with alerts that indicate real issues.

However, in order for these functions to be effective, it is also essential to have the right escalation procedures in place to ensure operators respond timeously to alerts.

Effective city and CBD surveillance relies on the interaction and integration of a number of different technologies and smart solutions.

Cameras still form the crux of such systems, as they create the visibility needed into areas in order to provide effective policing and other safety and security features.

However, cameras alone are not enough.

They need to be linked to a properly integrated control room, which features up to date technology as well as intelligent analytical solutions that allow for customised alerts to be sent out.

With these and the right escalation procedures in place, appropriate action can be taken to act on safety issues as they occur, as well as provide evidence after the fact.

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COMPANY NEWS

Ideco wows US biometric conference-goers

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iometric Identity Management System (BIMS), the world’s first mobile biometrics console, was unveiled for the first time at the connectID 2016 conference and expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre in Washington recently.

South African-based biometrics experts and innovators Ideco developed the new all-inone mobile biometrics unit.

The company says there is a huge global interest in this configurable, mobile advanced biometrics identification solution. It expects to take the identification world by storm.

BIMS enables biometric identification across a range of modalities – from fingerprint through to iris scanning – as well as being highly mobile and readily configurable. It can be rolled out rapidly in any environment requiring agile identification and processing of crowds.

It is capable of six biometric modalities

Reg moves into new post

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eg Lotter, a familiar face at Cliffview Primary School in Gauteng overseeing the safety of the schools Scholar Patrol during opening and closing rush hours, is on the move.

Reg is moving on and taking over special projects for Beagle Watch. He will, however, continue to oversee the Schools Liaison Teams, along with the appointment of any new team members.

“Reg is a true asset to Beagle Watch.

He has all the experience and expertise one could ask for and more,” said Dave Casey, founder and managing director of Beagle Watch.

Reg Lotter, Beagle Watches experienced veteran.

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and delivers a full range of connectivity options including Bluetooth, WiFi, GSM, GPS, LAN and Cloud.

Multi-functional and uniquely configurable, the unit has been designed to the world’s most stringent hardware and software security standards, and harnesses intelligent power management for prolonged battery life of up to 12 hours.

Ideco chief executive officer Marius Coetzee says there is already a massive interest in BIMS. “We specifically chose this event for the launch because BIMS is a solution of international significance. It is unlike any other solution currently on the market for biometric user identification and access control.”

The need for secure and authentic identity management has reached crisis proportions globally, with demand for advanced, agile and multi-modal biometric identity management.

Mr Coetzee says most of the systems currently on the market offer single factor authentication. “Until now, no one could deliver six modalities in a single portable device, which can be used in any configuration for multiple levels of identification, as well as integrating into existing enterprise systems quickly and easily.”

BIMS enables agile, rapid roll-out of advanced biometrics-based solutions and has relevance for both the public and private sector across any number of verticals. With the intelligent use of APIs, the solution can be integrated with any backend system.

“This is a world first multi-modal, multi-functional, uniquely configurable mobile identity management solution.

BIMS’ mobile and uniquely configurable abilities facilitate both identity enrolment and identity validation efficiently, securely and authentically at any place, any time,” he explains.

People on the move

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enessa Mitsingas, currently sales director of John Elliott Security cc, has been appointed managing director of the company with effect from 1 April 2016.

Venessa has been with John Elliott Security for 14 years.

Says Peter Jephson: “Venessa has played a major role in substantially growing the company’s customer base and turnover, during this time. She is ably supported by our ‘all women’ long-serving executive team of Dhevika Singh, financial manager; and Desiree De Andrade, executive office manager.”

Says Venessa: “Our company has come a long way since it was founded in a garage in Edenvale in 1980.”

Venessa attributes the company’s success to its passionate commitment to service delivery, leading to customer loyalty.

For instance, John Elliott Security has recently handed over a sophisticated I/P Viconet controlled CCTV system to a Brazilian mining group in Tete province, Mozambique.

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The value of the contract is ZAR2 900 000.

Peter Jephson takes up the position of non-executive chairman with effect from 1 April 2016.

COMPANY NEWS

Sensor forges another powerful relationship

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ensor Security takes pride in partnering with premium brands, which is why the company known for setting the standard is pleased to welcome a new name to its already impressive stable of offerings.

Sales director of Sensor Security Systems, Henry Brown, explains: “Anviz is a pioneer in the intelligent security industry, including fields such as biometrics and RFID. “The company has more than 15 years’ R&D expertise in engineering and manufacturing biometric technology products. Anviz also own more than 500 intellectual properties in software, hardware, style and design,” he continues.

A good example of this dynamic thinking is evident in the self-intelligent, multibiometric verification algorithm that Anviz created and developed.

Incorporating fingerprint, facial, iris and vein recognition in one core application, BioNANO has become the world’s most efficient and stable identification algorithm and is used daily by 60 million people the world over.

“You can see why we’re excited to be named sole distributor of the Anviz biometric product range,” says Mr Brown.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity that will open many new avenues for our business as we

Dhevika Singh, Venessa Mitsingas and Desiree De Andrade

will be providing the top brand to use when it comes to identification algorithms.”

Marco della Peruta, head of technical at Sensor Security, seconds Mr Brown’s statement.

“Anviz is a cost-effective stable device, in contrast to many other local market competitors, that brings biometric access control to a much wider user market.

Adding Anviz to our existing Bosch and Virdi access control range allows us to cater for the entire biometric market, which stands us at a huge advantage.”

Mr Brown concludes: “In short, Anviz shares our commitment to providing innovative, high-quality, cost-effective solutions to customers. It also enables us to honour our market position of delivering end-to-end security equipment solutions.”

In addition to Anvis, Sensor Security are international distributors of Bosch, Hikvision and Virdi products.

Sales director of Sensor Security Systems, Henry Brown

Top reaction officer rewarded for strong work ethic

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eagle Watch, a leading and highly rated armed response company operating in the Northern suburbs is proud to announce its top reaction officer for 2015, Richard Ndou.

Richard has been with Beagle Watch for 12 years and has excelled in his duties throughout the year to earn himself this prestigious award.

“To get this award is a wonderful achievement. We, at Beagle Watch, believe we have the finest staff in this business, Richard’s example is testament to this,” said managing director, Dave Casey.

Richard “Over the past year, Richard Ndou and has continued to provide Beagle exemplary service to our Watch clients, while maintaining a managing level of excellence that sets the director standard for others to follow. Dave Casey

“Richard has made the most arrests, has the highest stolen goods recovery rate, has shown bravery in the face of armed criminals and has foiled countless other crimes.”

Reaction officer Richard Ndou’s strong work ethic, attention to detail and commitment to the safety of the community has earned him great respect from his peers and the residents he serves.

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EXHIBITION NEWS

Something for everyone at Securex 2016

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e believe Securex affords industry professionals the unique opportunity to interact not only with best of breed exhibitors, but also with knowledgeable industry speakers who have tailored their seminar presentations to address pertinent and pressing needs within the market,” says Joshua Low, Securex event director at Specialised Exhibitions.

Day 1 of the Securex Seminar Theatre programme will present a full-day line-up of trending topics such as ISO standards for the security industry; the importance of a long-term strategy for the survival of SMEs; bridging the divide between security risk managers and procurement; African security trends for 2016 and beyond; cyber TSCM (technical surveillance countermeasures); five fundamentals to a safer city; and transporting and warehousing security.

“A particularly significant talk on 24 May, which we believe will attract a great deal of interest, is Gareth Newham’s presentation on Understanding and Tackling Violent Crime in South Africa. As the divisional head (governance) of the Crime & Justice Institute of Security Studies in Pretoria, he is amply qualified to discuss what factors have driven the notable increases in murder and armed robbery

over the past three years.

“He will then offer some solutions on implementing a programme that will provide a sustainable way of reducing violent crime in the country,” says Mr Low. Days 2 and 3 include an interactive SAIDSA workshop session from 10:15 to 12:30. On 25 May delegates can also look forward to presentations on information and cyber security; a panel discussion chaired by PSiRA, SIA and other industry experts on the issues facing the security industry; adopting effective risk assessment and management principles; and winning government tenders.

Dawid Jacobs, chief executive officer of Independent Identity Verification, will discuss the sensitive issue of identifying and addressing internal fraud, and managing people risk.

The schedule on 26 May includes the challenges facing the domestic and commercial security industry; determining whether your organisation is eavesdropping resistant; gearing up for doing business cross border; taking an honest look at the threat of terror in South Africa; the ongoing debate between technology and guarding as security solutions; and funding for security SMEs in terms of DTI incentives.

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Securex is Africa’s leading security and fire exhibition for a number of reasons. Along with being the largest platform for the industry’s leading technologies and services and a host of visitor attractions, the exhibition presents a thoughtprovoking educational seminar programme from 24-26 May at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Visitor attractions include a New Products Display, the Ideco Networking Lounge and the Business Matchmaking Service sponsored

by Ideco, which allows visitors to be prematched with relevant exhibitors.

This initiative provides the opportunity for meetings to be arranged in advance of the exhibition, thereby maximising the visitor’s time at Securex 2016.

The InFiRES seminar, hosted by FPASA will be run once again.

Debuting this year is the SAIDSA Tech Man Competition. The event involves 20 of the top certified technicians in South Africa competing to wire up an intruder alarm system within a specified time, according to strict criteria. They will be judged on neatness, correct standards and installation techniques.

Securex is aligned with a number of industry bodies that include ASIS, ESDA, FFETA, FPASA, ISS, PSiRA, SAIS, SAIDSA, SASA and SIA. Securex will again be co-located with A-OSH EXPO, Africa’s leading source for occupational health and safety (OHS) products and services.

The exhibition, now in its sixth year, covers all aspects of OHS risk analysis and alleviation.

Visitors can pre-register online at www. securex.co.za to avoid the queues at the exhibition.

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New DVTEL United VMS version 7.0 available from GIT Graphic Image Technologies has announced the availability of the latest version of DVTEL’s United Video Management Service - version 7.0. A solid update to DVTEL’s high-end video management system, Version 7.0 features new hierarchical multi-system connectivity, advanced camera technology and delivers a completely refreshed user interface.

Now, with Version 7.0, DVTEL is taking this capability to the next level and introducing the DVTEL C.O.O.L Experience.

• Cyber defended • Open solutions • Optimised streaming • Leading user experience

Cyber defended open solutions

By Mark Chertkow for Graphic Image Technologies (GIT)

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ach iteration has seen a number of advances introduced that deliver significant value. Before Version 6.4 each video management system (VMS) within a CCTV system was an island on its own; Version 6.4 saw the release of a unified VMS for the first time.

This means that organisations could finally unify their video management systems, and bring them into one interface.

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In addition to supporting new models and generations from the six leading vendors of CCTV equipment, this update sees the addition of a cyber defence component.

This is a significant development in this field, as this is the first time the issue has been tackled head-on in CCTV management technology, acknowledging the fact that the threat to CCTV systems from hackers and cyber intruders is a very real one.

Version 7.0, the IP-immune VMS CyberDefence suite, which is a multi-layered protection approach designed to ensure DVTEL video surveillance solutions are sealing IT corporate grids from cyber penetrability through IP video networks and IP-immune PORTection is an additional layer in the IPimmune suite that’s responsible for ensuring all devices that connect to the video network are properly identified, authenticated in compliance with customer policies, or blocked from the network entirely.

This system is pre-staged and configured before it is shipped to customers, to make sure it can be unboxed and used without hassle, immediately.

Optimised streaming and leading user experience in this version of DVTEL’s video management

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system, video streaming has finally been optimised.

Through adaptive streaming that controls and optimises how video flows through the network system, VMS operators will now get a better return on investment in terms of what they can see and what they can work with.

The star of the update is undoubtedly the EZ Client, which completely overhauls the user interface and moves the customer experience toward a web-based application with a notification centre. This updated client interface is touch optimised and offers an informative camera catalogue with a dynamic live camera layout.

Enhancements to ControlCentre include filters that can be applied per camera or site, the ability to search for footage by thumbnail, as well as the capability to playback, export and zoom in and out of playback scenes.

The ControlCentre is now capable of connecting to more systems from a single ControlCentre – up to 45 sites with a maximum of 10 000 cameras.

This update also offers new supported features for Quasar Gen II, including dual stream support for 4K/25fps and D1/25fps streams, PAL/NTSC configuration support.

There is now a 90°/270° rotation capability, which lets VMS operators see more with Corridor Mode; and the VMS now supports deployments requiring rates higher than 12/15FPS as well.

Upgrading to DVTEL United VMS Version 7.0 is a smart decision. It allows for quick and easy deployment of client machines with a simple and functional user interface.

PORTection is a valuable addition to this update as it sets a solid foundation on which cyber defence protection mechanisms can be implemented in physical security systems and offers robust client software with the ability to access more sites and cameras from a single control centre, as well as increased support for third party edge devices.

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Hikvision integrates with Paxton Net2 access control

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ikvision, a leading supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, has announced the integration of its full range of network cameras and network video recorders with Net2 access control system from Paxton, the UK market leader of electronic IP access control and door entry solutions.

The integration will provide a user-friendly interface to manage building security more easily.

This seamless integration allows for the easy configuration of Hikvision Network Video Recorder (NVR) and camera detection with Net2 access control system.

Hikvision cameras can be associated to individual doors, enabling users to monitor video linked with access events. This provides a more comprehensive service for users, enabling them to take necessary actions both in real-time and post-events.

Keen Yao, international marketing director at Hikvision, said: “The integration provides a valueadded solution to Hikvision and Paxton customers. It will help identify and address suspicious activities, making security system management simple and more time-efficient.”

Gareth O’Hara, Paxton’s sales and marketing director, said: “At Paxton, we encourage original thought. We develop innovative solutions that represent the company’s ethos of simplicity and quality, while answering the needs of the security market. It’s a pleasure

to be working with Hikvision, a company who place as much importance on product innovation and diversification. We hope the solution will be an attractive proposition for a wide range of installers.”

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

GJD showcases latest products at Security TWENTY 16 Ireland GJD, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and designers of professional external detector equipment and LED illuminators exhibited at Security TWENTY 16 (ST16) in Ireland.

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JD showcased its latest products, including the Clarius Plus range of Infra-Red and White-Light LED illuminators and the BS8418 compliant D-TECT range. Full product demonstrations were available on their stand.

GJD displayed its Clarius Plus range of Infra-Red and White-Light LED illuminators, which allows users to quickly and easily alter the angle of illumination to deliver angles of 10, 30, 60, 80 and 120 degrees.

Ana Maria Sagra-Smith, GJD’s sales and marketing director, commented: “We had a lot of success with our other Clarius ranges, so we developed this new design called the Clarius Plus. A major benefit is its interchangeable lens diffuser system, enabling users to quickly and easily alter the angle of illumination to deliver light over varying fields of view: 10, 30, 60, 80 and 120 degrees.”

The flexible design allows the user to accurately match the angle of illumination with the camera’s field of view, making it suitable for both wide and narrow applications.

Clarius Plus illuminators go through stringent testing procedures, including highly accelerated life testing (HALT), consisting of environment, endurance and vibration frequency tolerance testing.

GJD also displayed its D-TECT range of wired and wireless external motion detectors. One of the major advantages of the D-TECT is that it has an adjustable detection range up to 50m, unlike similar competitive products which have fixed ranges.

Other key benefits include a hidden

sensor module for when covert surveillance is required, an optional walk test mode which helps reduce installation time and costs, as well as an adjustable pan and tilt function to provide versatile security solutions.

ST16 was set in the convenient location of the Red Cow Moran Hotel in Dublin on Wednesday, 6 April 201.

The conference brought together top security industry speakers and was supported by a large exhibition of cutting-edge security products and services.

Ms Sagra-Smith, commented: “We are always really impressed with ST16 exhibitions and enjoyed demonstrating our product range.”

GJD Manufacturing’s range of security detectors offer powerful perimeter detection and intrusion detection solutions to help reduce crime for a wide range of sectors worldwide.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

All Souls College benefits from latest version of management software

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he College was founded in 1438 and one of the main challenges was to safeguard people and property without affecting the visual appeal of buildings from the reign of Henry VI. All Souls is benefitting from the latest version of ACT’s management software, ACTenterprise. This is a role-based platform with functionality available to users according to their specific needs (e.g. installer, security guard, system administrator) and which offers operators the look and feel of a web browser experience.

Fellows and staff at the College are using ACT’s own contactless smart cards with the ACTpro MIFARE 1030 proximity reader.

Crucially, this is a slim-line mullion reader and for the All Souls project, ACT used their 1030PM brass finish (usually associated with audio entry panels) and designed a flush plate in solid brass that is fitted to walls near doorways in order to blend with stone dressings that can date back to 1440. The ACTPro 1030 unit is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation.

Richard Huison, of ACT, said: “It was crucial that our equipment did not disturb the aesthetic appearance of the site. The client

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sets a premium on access control but does not want it to be overt.

“ACT worked with Executive Alarms to ‘piggy-back’ any conduit needed for our units with existing structured cabling wherever possible and the fact that the controllers are IP units meant the installation neither disrupted the core activities of the college nor compromised the integrity of the buildings.

“The minimal amount of cabling needed has been hidden in mortar lines by stone masons.”

The ACTpro 1520 single-door IP controllers used here are expandable up to 32 doors through use of ACT door stations. ACT’s range of door stations offers break glass

monitoring, reader short circuit protection, voltage monitoring and anti-passback. Faults are reported on a web interface and the ACTenterprise software.

All Souls is an integral part of the University of Oxford but the college has no undergraduates and is predominantly a graduate research institution.

The ACT equipment is in use in many parts of the College, including the Codrington Library whose holdings are noted for law, history, philosophy and sociology. There are more than 185 000 items of which a third were published in the 18th century or earlier.

Fellows of the College include or have included philosopher Sir Isaiah Berlin, the politician Keith Joseph (cabinet member under Margaret Thatcher), John Redwood (cabinet member under John Major), Cosmo Gordon Lang (Archbishop of Canterbury 1928-1942) and T.E. Lawrence (more commonly known as “Lawrence of Arabia”.)

Oxford-based Executive Alarms was founded in 1990 and excels in commercial and residential security across access control, CCTV, intruder alarms and fire protection.

Don’t under-estimate threat of property crime

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espite the growing threat posed by cyber criminals, a new survey has shown that people in the UK are still more concerned about physical crime.

The research, conducted by security fence specialists One Stop Fencing, found that 62 per cent of us are mostly worried about physical crime. While 38 per cent of the survey respondents suggested that they are now more preoccupied with protecting themselves against hackers, it’s clear that burglars and vandals are still the most pressing worry for the majority.

Although recent studies have suggested that the number of crimes being committed against commercial properties is on the

wane, Darren Griffiths, owner of One Stop Fencing, has urged small business owners not to let their guard slip.

“The Home Office confirmed last year that 5,5 million crimes against businesses across six industry sectors were committed between 2012 and 2014, which shows that while incidence rates are falling, business owners really can’t afford to take their eye off the ball,” he commented.

“Cashflow can be extremely tight for your average start-up and it’s no exaggeration to say that a break-in can feasibly send a lot of fledgling companies under. It’s crucial that businesses take steps to protect their livelihoods.”

The company also urged business owners to think about long-term costs when allocating their security budgets. A second survey showed that nearly one in three people see alarms as the best, most costeffective way to protect a property overnight, followed by CCTV (28 per cent of the vote), security guards (15 per cent), motionsensing floodlights (14 per cent) and security fences (8 per cent).

“It’s understandable that your average small business owner will be wary of incurring big one-off costs. However, you have to play the long game and weigh up how much you’re likely to spend [on security measures] in the future,” Darren continued.

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Alpro wrapped up in a book

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eadlocks and paddle handles from Alpro are securing Warwick House, a new £6m library and multi-user community building in Seaford, East Sussex.

The library building, which includes nine supported accommodation residential units, is on three storeys and also offers day services for older people.

Several sets of powered pedestrian sliding doors within the curtain walling at Warwick House are using Alpro’s Europrofile deadlocks. The doors give access to library, community and clinical facilities with

much attention been paid to the needs of wheelchair-users.

The Alpro deadlocks (available in both barbolt and hookbolt variants) are specified extensively across the public sector, retail and leisure destinations.

The locks can be used in a variety of aluminium door applications, including swing mechanisms.

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

All of Alpro’s deadlocks are designed to accept standard profile cylinders or thumbturns and there is a range of backsets.

Facilities at Warwick House are extensive and the day care centre features medical provision, a canteen and recreation activities. The library has a café and there are meeting rooms for clubs and societies. Local authors frequently address library-users and aspiring writers.

More than £100 000 was spent on new books alone after construction.

The architect is R H Partnership Architects Ltd whose vision has been to create a continuous wall of glass to the library’s ground floor façade.

Single street-facing doors at the perimeter of Warwick House employ Alpro’s 459 paddle handles which are commonly used with deadlatch locks. The handles ideally suit 44mmthick doors, are cam plug non-handed and reversible in the field. The design is exceptionally ergonomic and makes for easy installation.

Additional security at Warwick House comes from Paxton Access proximity fobs and door readers. The doors featuring Alpro units are compliant with the Equality Act (formerly the Disability Discrimination Act) and form part of a structure by the fabricator Veranti Systems with whom Alpro has also collaborated for Farnborough FIVE, organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow.

Body worn video solutions

protect and assist

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DESIX, a UK-based market leader in body worn video (BWV) solutions, is urging more organisations to utilise BWV equipment to help protect frontline staff and assist in preventing crime.

Based in Edinburgh and created in 2002, Edesix manufactures BWV’s for those in public facing roles helping to improve safety, while producing compelling evidence when needed. Edesix currently supplies key markets across the globe, including here in the UK, Europe, US, Canada, South America, China, the Middle East and Australasia.

The company’s flagship product VideoBadge, is a body worn video system

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styled as an ID card holder. Its simple operation and wire-free design makes it extremely versatile and suitable for all types of users and applications.

The VideoBadge range covers all functionalities to suit the frontline workers needs whether that be extra wide angled lens or extended battery life to 16 hours.

Its latest product, the VB-300 Series, is Wi-Fi enabled and comes with double the battery capacity so is capable of streaming 12-14 hours of continuous coverage.

Edesix’s Video Manager product is the leading back-office management software suite on the market. Video Manager, which is compatible with all third party cameras,

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is completely web-based meaning it offers far more flexibility and protection to organisations as it does not rely on a particular network to stream and record.

Edesix currently provides BWV’s and Video Manager to local authority enforcement teams, police forces, bailiffs, security personnel, transport firms and housing associations.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Dallmeier launches new cameras

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ith the DDZ4220HD and DDZ4230HD Dallmeier launches new PTZ cameras with a resolution of up to two megapixels.

The cameras of the series DDZ42xxHD are high-speed HD PTZ dome network cameras.

They are equipped with a high-performance pan-tilt-zoom mechanism and provide realtime high-definition video with up to 30fps at a resolution of 2MP. The most advanced sensor and encoder technology and the sophisticated image processing provide recordings with excellent contrast, brilliant clarity, as well as highest detail resolution and colour fidelity.

The DDZ4220HD features 20x optical zoom and the DDZ4230HD 30x optical zoom with auto-focus. The high zoom factor allows for the easy and discreet surveillance even of faraway objects. Functions like “Digital WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)“ and “3D DNR (3D digital noise reduction)“ guarantee good image quality.

The very good light sensitivity of the sensor and the sophisticated image processing ensure crisp colour images even in low lighting. In night mode, the cameras also provide outstanding results due to the very good infrared sensitivity.

The PTZ cameras are equipped with a removable IR cut filter, and can automatically switch between day and night mode.

In addition, different day and night presets for the exposure settings can be defined and adjusted.

Up to 128 preset positions and 32 tours can be programmed. Particularly useful in that regard are the adjustable alarm actions with contact closure.

If a certain contact is closed, i.e. triggered, for example by opening an entrance door, the camera automatically moves to the programmed preset position of the relevant scene.

The DDZ4220HD and DDZ4230HD are equipped with a RAM memory that is used by the EdgeStorage function for storing the video stream in case of a network failure.

When the network is restored, the SmartBackfill function ensures a fast transmission to the SMAVIA recording system. This stores the video stream with high speed and then continues the recording of the live stream seamlessly.

The PTZ dome cameras are available in an in-ceiling, surface or weatherproof housing.

The in-ceiling variant of the camera is tested according to the stringent requirements of the UL 2043 relating to flame retardancy and low smoke emission.

Thus, it is approved for installation in airconducting space, for example in air shafts or false ceilings dissipating the air to a central air conditioning.

The PTZ cameras can be conventionally supplied with 24 V AC or conveniently with Power over Ethernet (PoE+).

In addition to the DDZ42xxHD series, there is also a new PTZ camera series DDZ41xxHD available with up to 1.3 megapixels.

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ACT develops new door controller

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ccess control manufacturer ACT has released a single-door IP controller aimed at new and existing customers.

The ACTpro 1520e gives integrators ultimate flexibility. They can install the controller using IP at every door, create a hub from RS485 or, most importantly, expand using Ethernet by exploiting the unit’s dual Ethernet switch.

The controller is both flexible and scalable.

New clients will usually opt to connect the ACTpro 1520e sequentially as a daisy chain but ACT’s legacy clients can use it seamlessly with the company’s two and fourdoor controllers.

The ACTpro 1520e offers the benefits of distributed intelligence, anti passback, interlock and status LEDs. The controller is designed to work from ACT’s latest management software, ACTenterprise. It can

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virtually unlimited.

A network of up to 4 000 doors can be created and a client site could have 60 000 users with each user having four credentials.

Installers will appreciate the ample space in the enclosure for cable management. The controller has a 2 Amp power supply though a non-PSU variant, the ACTpro1500e, is also available. The product is available now from ACT’s installer and distribution channels.

The ACTpro 1520e is extremely simple to specify – you need one ACTpro 1520e per door.

Africa through prevention, education, and the potential of community environments in the workplace.

With organisations losing approximately five per cent of their revenues to fraud, the issue of fraud prevention has taken on greater importance in the security industry.

The ACFE ensures practical training, ethical standards, and the regulation of the forensic industry across South Africa.

A final brief presentation was given by Colin Ackroyd who spoke briefly on the importance of ISO standards in ensuring consistency in the security industry. With more than 20 000 standards developed since the body’s inception in 1947, ISO standards represent best practice across numerous industries around the world.

A lack of adoption in South Africa, however, has left the door open for the security industry in South Africa to adopt these standards to a greater degree instead of attempting to develop their own.

Attendees were then given the floor to provide their opinions on how the security industry needs to improve or develop in order

to move forward.

There was a general consensus that the need for an official security body in South Africa – separate from institutes and organisations – is essential to creating a more stable and professional environment within the industry.

This ties in to a lack of leadership in the industry, exacerbated by the disconnect between different levels of management and lack of training.

Finally, it was emphasised that there needs to be a continued push for professional development that works on the occupational needs of the industry through the development of a gap analysis.

In the end, the workshop was successful in highlighting the key issues that the areas of education and professional training in the security industry face.

Thanks to the insights and information offered during the course of the event, many attendees were left with a greater understanding of what is required to develop these areas, as well as learning the importance of personal professional development in the industry.

ACTpro 1520e controller

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Following the ASIS International presentation, Andrew Kelly, speaking for the International Security Management Institute (ISMI), discussed the organisation’s primary training programme and qualification, the Certified Security Management Programme.

The key benefits the programme offers are providing students with the skill sets and knowledge of supply chain and business in general that allows security professionals to work more effectively in a corporate environment.

The programme ensures that key areas and best practices in the security industry are addressed during the training programme, providing students with indepth knowledge of the industry itself.

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) representative Jesca Liphadzi spoke briefly about the international organisation’s role in the security industry in fighting fraud and white collar crimes in corporate environments.

The ACFE’s primary aim is to raise the standard of fraud examination in South

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be used with all of ACT’s readers including the RFID 125KHz, MIFARE Classic and DESFire EV1.

• Compatibility: Backwards compatible with entire ACTpro Range • Scalability: Scales from one door to thousands of doors • Flexibility: IP at every door or expand using ethernet cable • Simplicity: Easy to specify – One ACTpro 1520e per door The R&D team at ACT has created the ACTpro 1520e controller with user convenience and total cost of ownership (TCO) in mind.

The extensive diagnostic aids include voltage monitoring, break glass monitoring, reader short circuit protection, tamper alert and mains present monitoring.

The controller can be used on major sites and a single unit will operate with multiple entry and exit readers. Scalability is

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LAW & SECURITY

Zaventem and Malbeek bombings

By Peter Bagshawe*

On 22 March 2016, three coordinated blasts involving the use of suicide bombs took place in Belgium and combined is the worst incident of terrorism in the country’s history.

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he first two blasts took place at Brussels Airport in Zaventem and the third blast occurred an hour after the airport bombs exploded at the metro station situated in the Maalbeek, a suburb of Brussels.

At the time of writing, 35 people have died as a result of the bombs set off by three suicide bombers and more than 300 people were injured.

In the airport, the two blasts were separated with one taking place in the vicinity of a check-in counter area and the second close to a coffee shop and another set of checkin counters.

In both of these, the bombs containing nails as shrapnel, are believed to have been carried in suitcases that exploded at or near floor level leading to extensive serious lower limb injuries over a wide area.

The third bomb was exploded in the middle carriage of a three-car train in the metro.

Seventeen deaths and 81 injuries occurred at the Zaventem Airport with the balance of injuries at the metro station where there were also 14 deaths.

Subsequently, four victims died in hospital.

In this regard sympathies must be extended on a national basis, as well as towards the families of victims of the bombings.

There have been a number of questions raised around why Brussels and Belgium were targeted and the simplistic answer has been that Belgium was one of the participating states in the coalition airstrikes against ISIS in Syria and was identified by ISIS for retaliation.

Less simplistically, Belgium has provided a very high number of jihadist fighters to combat in Syria and Iraq, on a proportionate basis more than any other European country and Belgian nationals were identified as having been involved in the attack which occurred in Paris on 13 November 2015.

The Belgian authorities made the arrest of the prime suspect in the Paris attacks, Salah Abdeslam, on 18 March 2016 in the Malbeek area, in a home within blocks of where he grew up.

There is a vein of thought that the airport and metro bombings were a direct response to Abedeslam’s arrest but logistically the four-day period between the arrest and explosions is also seen as being too short for the planning and construction of the three bombs that were exploded.

It should be noted that a fourth unexploded suitcase bomb was found at Zaventem Airport which the authorities destroyed in a controlled detonation.

The Malbeek Station is close to the headquarters of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is similarly based in Brussels.

The Malbeek suburb has been identified as an area with a high level of families of Moroccan and Turkish descent with disproportionate levels of unemployment (in the region of 40 per cent), high levels of criminal activity, lower levels of education and a strong Muslim community.

Part of the reason for this concentration is seen as the situation of Great Mosque which was constructed in Malbeek with Saudi funding in the 1970s and allegedly fundamentalist preaching that has taken place at the mosque.

This argument has been countered by condemnation of terror incidents in Europe from the religious leaders at the mosque.

However, it remains clear that the Malbeek, Schaerbeek and Laeken areas are recruiting grounds for jihadist fighters. The Muslim community has its roots in migrant labor pools that went to Belgium from Morocco and Turkey in the early 1960s and currently there are second and third generation Belgian citizen of Arabic descent concentrated in the three suburbs referred to.

Within these communities there has been a lower level of economic assimilation and, from reports, there are perceptions of bias with

work opportunities, availability of education and training and social services seen as continuing the cycle of marginalisation.

The level of criminality has seen the rise of radicalisation within the prison system which compounds the dissatisfaction of the unemployed youth.

A further contributing factor that has been identified is the apparent lower level of application of intelligence and preventive measures in Belgium.

It has been reported that Belgium received reports of imminent attacks on an airport and train infrastructure from allied intelligence agencies immediately prior to the attacks of 22 March but countermeasures were not put in place.

Two of the deceased suicide bombers were brothers Ibrahim and Khalid El Bakraoui.

Ibrahim El Bakraoui was arrested by the Turkish authorities during June 2015 in the Syrian border area after being identified as a combatant and repatriated to Holland.

At that time, the Turkish authorities advised their Belgian counterparts that he should be considered a threat but no apparent action seems to have been taken by the latter.

He was also identified as a threat on an American surveillance list in September 2015 due to both his conviction for armed robbery in 2010 in Belgium and terrorist affiliations.

On 16 March 2016, the Dutch authorities stated they received information of the brother’s status on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s watch list and concerns the Federal Bureau of Investigations had identified, and the next day they advised their Belgian counterparts of the information received.

The Belgian authorities contend that the information was not received from the Dutch authorities. It is alleged that no response was made by the Belgian authorities to any Continued on next page

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of the separate information received as listed above from the Turkish, Dutch and American intelligence agencies.

Following debates in the Belgian Parliament immediately after the bombings, the Ministers of Justice and the Interior both offered their resignations, neither was accepted.

A number of raids and arrests took place throughout Belgium following the terror incidents and a number of arrests were made.

However, the perceived primary suspect who was believed to have been the third person seen in surveillance footage taken at the airport has subsequently been released due to a lack of evidence.

The Federal Bureau of Investigations has provided assistance to the Belgian authorities and is continuing to do so following the death of American citizens in the blasts.

Responsibility for the blasts has been claimed

by ISIS and there are concerns internationally that this may indicate a shift towards higher frequency attacks by ISIS affiliates against not only European countries using trained specialist cells with a view towards forcing the increased allocation of funds and manpower to mitigate potential attacks.

If this is the case, increased levels of cooperation on an international basis between intelligence agencies including effective cross border and intercontinental pooling of information will become even more essential.

The level of alert across Europe was increased in the wake of the twin attacks and remains high in a number of countries and this likely to be maintained for the foreseeable future.

Protecting against attacks committed by citizens or residents remains difficult as does

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There is a perception, which may or may not be correct, that the open border policy and immigration may be a factor in the referendum vote to be taken in June 2016 with regard to Britain leaving the European Economic Union.

Given the location of the bombings the above has been written in an attempt to answer the questions relating to Brussels and Belgium as the location for the attacks and is of necessity based on open source reports and information available. * PETER BAGSHAWE holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the former University of Rhodesia and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.

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Calendar of conferences, events and exhibitions of interest to the security industry – both local and international LOCAL EVENTS: 2016 April 20: The Integration of Security with Occupational Health and Safety and Fire and Life Safety. Venue: Italian Club, Bedfordview, Johannesburg. More information: Rosemary Cowan. Tel: (011) 455 3157.

E-mail: sais@tiscali.co.za May 6: SAIS Charity Golf Day. Venue: Gauteng. More information: Rosemary Cowan. Tel: (011) 455 3157. E-mail: sais@tiscali.co.za May 24-26: SECUREX 2016. Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg. More information: Joshua Louw. Tel: (011) 8351565. E-mail: joshual@specialised.com May 24-26: A-OSH EXPO SA 2016. Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg. More information: Joshua Louw. Tel: (011) 835-1565. E-mail: joshual@specialised.com September 4-7: CAMPROSA CONFERENCE. Venue: Fairmont Zimbali Hotel, North Coast. More information: John Tunstall. Tel: (028) 313-1711. Cell: 082 566 6898. E-mail: jtunstall@iafrica.com. Website: www.camprosa.co.za

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2016 April 17-21: SPIE DCS Defence + Security. Venue: Baltimore Convention Centre, Baltimore, United States. Website: www.spie.org April 18-21: DSA 2016. The VVIP Show for Defence & Security. Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. More information: www.dsaexhibition.com May 4-6: Asian Securitex Hong Kong. Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. Website: www.asiansecuritex.com

June 21-23: IFSEC 2016. Venue: Excel Centre, London Dockland, UK. Website: www.ifsec.co.uk November 14-16: IFSEC Arabia. Venue: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Website: www.ifsec.co.uk November 16-17: Sectech Denmark 2016.

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INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2017 January 22-24: Intersec 2017. Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE. More information: E-mail: intersec@uae. messefrankfurt.com. Website: www.intersecexpo.com/ April 4-7: LAAD Defence & Security Venue: RioCentre, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Website: www.laadsecurity.com.br June 2-5: KADEX 2016 – Kazakhstan Defence Expo. Venue: Korme Exhibition Centre, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan. E-mail: office@astanexpo.com or office@kadex.kz. Website: www.kadex.kz September 11-13: Kazakhstan Security Systems. Venue: Korme Exhibition Centre, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan. More information: Jack Yasakov. E-mail: yasakov25@gmail.com September 12-15: DSEI 2017. World’s leading defence and security exhibition. Venue: ExCeL, London. For more information: www.

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

REGIONAL OFFICE BEARERS

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

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

KwaZulu-Natal: Gary Tintinger c: 084 429 4245 | e: garyt@enforce.co.za Western Cape: Dave Waywell c:083 261 3059 | e: Dave.Waywell@elvey.co.za

Accounts: Yolandi Evans c: 061 470 8736 | e: accounts@sasecurity.co.za f: 0862 124 142

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EFCMA (Electric Fencing and Components Manufacturers Association) | Box 411164, Craighall 2024 | t: (011) 326 4157 | f: (011) 493 6835 | Chairperson: Cliff Cawood c: 083 744 2159 | Deputy chairperson: John Mostert | c: 082 444 9759 | Secretary: Andre Botha | 083 680 8574.

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ESDA (Electronic Security Distributors Association) | Box 17103, Benoni West 1503 | t: (011) 845 4870 | f: (011) 845 4850 | Chairperson: Lee-Ann Andreka | Secretary: Shirley James | www.esda.org.za ESIA Electronic Security Industry Alliance) | Box 62436, Marshalltown 2107 | t: (011) 498 7468 | f: 086 570 8837 | c: 082 773 9308 | e: sia@iburst. co.za or steveconradie@iburst.co.za | www.esia.co.za FDIA (Fire Detection Installers Association) | Postnet Suite 86, Private Bag X10020, Edenvale 1610 | t: 087 808 7527 | f: 086 518 4376 | e: fdia@fdia. co.za | www.fdia.co.za | President/Chairperson: Matt Kielty | Secretary: Jolene van der Westhuizen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PSSPF (Private Security Sector Provident Fund) | Jackson Simon | c: 072 356 6358 | e: jackson@ psspfund.co.za | www.psspfund.co.za SAESI (Southern African Emergency Services Institute | Box 613, Krugersdorp 1740 | t: (011) 660 5672 | f: (011) 660 1887 | President:

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DN Naidoo | Secretary: Mrs S.G. Moolman | e:saesi@mweb.co.za SAIA (South African Insurance Association) | Box 30619, Braamfontein 2017 | Chief Executive: B. Scott | t: (011) 726 5381 | f: (011) 726 5351 | e: faith@saia.co.za SAIDSA (South African Intruder Detection Services Association) | Association House, PO Box 17103, Benoni West 1503 | t: (011) 845 4870 | f: (011) 845 4850 | e: saidsa@mweb.co.za | www. saidsa.co.za | President/Chairman: Johan Booysen | Secretary: Cheryl Ogle.

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

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

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

SAQCC Fire – Detection & Suppression Committee: Chairman: Matt Kielty | ViceChairperson: Laura Swart.

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

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

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

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

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