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VOL 35 NO 10 NOVEMBER 2017

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10 Training is at the core of security

For end-users of both commercial and residential security who are looking to procure the services of a private security company, the process can be extremely confusing. During an interactive workshop hosted by the South African Institute of Security (SAIS) and ASIS International (Chapter 155, Johannesburg), Dave Dodge, chairman of SAIS, spoke about best practices for procuring security services in South Africa.

Enforce Security has changed its identity to Excellerate Services as it now forms part of Excellerate Holdings. 12 Customised training for South Africa Its strategic objective is to add real, measurable value to its clients by going BTC Training (Africa) is a progressive and dynamic South African company beyond minimum standards to deliver that forms part of the international BTC Group. It specialises in the an innovative and integrated service design, production and delivery of crime prevention training, seminars, offering. procedural manuals and associated products.

12 The secret to knowledge transfer According to Dave Waywell, regional managing director (coastal) and national training director at Elvey, in order to effectively provide optimum knowledge and skills transfer, customer training should be performed by qualified, dedicated training facilitators.

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Where to from here? In November, the world watched in wonder as the 37-year-old tyrannical reign of Robert Mugabe came to an abrupt end. What made this event so spectacular is the fact that this is true revolution, a peaceful handover of power – and not a single shot was fired.

or now, thousands of Zimbabweans are still revelling in celebration, but what does this mean for the future of Zimbabwe? The 93-year old Mugabe has been fired as the chief of Zanu-PF, and his wife, Grace Mugabe, more commonly known as Dis-grace, has also been expelled. Grace will now face criminal charges. Along with several other former Zanu-PF members, she stands accused of preaching hate, divisiveness and assuming roles and powers not delegated to her office. The controversial former first lady, who used to be her husband’s secretary, has also been removed as head of the women’s league. One can go on about the human atrocities that have taken place for years over the border, but ultimately it seems that Mugabe’s final downfall followed years of bribery, corruption and widespread ambitions by the disgraceful first lady to succeed her husband as the president (dictator) of the country. President-designate Emmerson Mnangagwa will now be sworn in as interim president following President Robert Mugabe’s shock resignation, but his name will send chills down some spines as well. Zimbabweans have also not forgotten that the man, known as The Crocodile, was Mugabe’s former righthand man and has been accused of the same human rights

abuses and similar corruption. His liberation war nickname “the Crocodile” is thought to have stuck because of his reputation for being both ruthless and cunning. Political analysts who are familiar with Mnangagwa’ s long military career are sceptical about his commitment to human rights, but for now he is making big promises about employment and economic prosperity. Time will tell if this is just a handover from one power-hungry lunatic to another, or if Zimbabwe may become the case study of how to remove a leader who is no longer serving the people. Let’s watch this space. Closer to home, there has been an interesting and seemingly positive new appointment at the South African Police Service. This month, President Jacob Zuma has appointed General Khehla John Sitole, the divisional commissioner head of protection and security services, as national police commissioner. According to Zuma, his extensive experience in the police service will assist him to execute the critical task of ensuring the safety of South Africans and visitors to the country. This was indeed a surprise announcement for everyone, because for once we have a limelight-shy leader, who has actually worked in the police, now heading up the police. In fact, General Sitole has a superb 30-year career at the SAPS. He has avoided public scandal remained very much in the background, even on high-profile cases. He joined the police in 1986, unlike the last three former permanent police commissioners, Riah Phiyega, Bheki Cele and Jackie Selebi, who were all appointed

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from outside SAPS and became beset by scandal. Sitole worked his way through the ranks to become Free State provincial commissioner in 2011, deputy national commissioner of policing in 2013, and national divisional commissioner of protection and security services in 2016. Sitole has not often appeared in the news, and when he has it was related to routine matters – successful operations, comments on high-profile cases and efforts to reach out to civil society and communities. Police Commissioner Khehla John Sitole is a career police officer who is said to be a man of integrity who could restore stability to the top ranks of the SAPS. Let’s hope this is so.

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Can I See Your Hands ‘Can I See Your Hands’ is the title of the latest book by Dr Gav Schneider, and refers to one of the key outcomes demonstrated in this practical guide – being able to tell whether or not someone means to cause us harm.

hen you can see someone’s hands, and they are not concealing them, holding a weapon or positioning to strike you, one's levels of trust and confidence can increase. This simple example can serve as a reminder to all of us in many of the complex moments we have to deal with, and difficult decisions we must make, in everyday life. Can I See Your Hands was officially launched in Johannesburg at a joint workshop and book launch, hosted by the South African Institute of Security (SAIS) and ASIS International (Chapter 155, Johannesburg) at the Fire Prevention Association on 10 November 2017. Can I See Your Hands: A Guide To Situational Awareness, Personal Risk Management, Resilience and Security by Dr. Gav Schneider is published by UniversalPublishers, and has already received much praise from some of the foremost experts in security and risk management. Better known as Dr Gav, he has had a long and dynamic career in the security industry, having personally taught self-defence to law enforcement agencies, specialised military units and thousands of civilians. He has also worked as a professional body guard and premier risk consultant on a multitude of high profile projects, as well as many large government and public sector agencies. “One of the consistent issues that I have identified during my career in this industry, is that for us to be truly safe and secure, everybody needs to take responsibility for their own safety,” says Dr Gav. “To do this we need to know how. We need to know what to look for, what decisions we need to make and how to plan ahead for a number of possible outcomes,” he says. In this book, Dr Gav draws from his own experience and a wide range of experts who have also contributed to this body of knowledge. “The challenge for readers will be to take the knowledge in the book and apply it where it counts,” says Dr Gav.

“We, Risk 2 Solution, run a programme at post-graduate level known as the Psychology of Risk, and have used many of the concepts in this book,” he says. Dr Gav is an acknowledged leader in the field of human-based risk management and the psychology of risk. He is a serial entrepreneur who has been running his own businesses since 2001. As the CEO of Risk 2 Solution, an integrated risk solutions group of companies, he specialises in showing clients how to turn risk into opportunity. “Our integrated service streams provide for the very best risk intelligence, culture and management, safety, security, medical, consulting, intelligence and education solutions,” he says. “We offer a unique, turnkey, business contract management outsourcing solution for clients, which enable us to provide holistic integrated solutions, that address multiple risks or focused solutions, that address a specific area.” He has operated in over 17 countries and provided a wide range of services for a very diverse client base ranging from heads of state to school teachers. Dr Gav is also a leading academic in his field and is a much sought after international speaker. He has over two decades of experience in managing various aspects of risk (strategic risk, safety, emergency response and intelligence.). Dr Gav specialises in security risk management, and is a highly experienced bodyguard and close protection expert holding a 7th degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and Jujitsu. He is an inducted member of the South African Martial Arts Hall of Fame and is also featured in the Israeli Museum of Martial Arts History. Along with a Doctorate in Criminology and a Master's Degree in Security Risk Management, Dr Gav holds an extensive array of other qualifications and is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Security, a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management & Leadership.

REVIEWS: “Many good books have been written about the critically important topic of protecting yourself and your loved ones from violence. And the best of these have been integrated and applied in this book. Consider, just this one aspect of what Dr Gav Schneider has done to make this the best possible book on this subject. You will find many books on many topics that seem to operate in a vacuum. But the best books on any subject are those that "stand on the shoulders of giants" and build on that which has already been written, skillfully weaving these together with new information and new insight, to create a book that is greater than the sum of its parts. And that is what Dr Gav has done in this book, incorporating, applying, and recommending some of the great works that have been previouslywritten on this vital subject.” – Dave Grossman, Lt. Colonel, US Army (ret). Author of ‘On Killing, On Combat, and Assassination Generation’. “Can I See Your Hands is a rare insight into the mind of a true Master.” – Kate Down, behavioural scientist. “Improve your personal resilience to the risks we all face in our everyday lives.” – Tony McGuirk, Commander of the British Empire (CBE), former chief executive and chief fire officer of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (UK). “I commend Gav for his commitment and delivery of this excellent read.” – Mark Carrick: former commander of NSW Police Terrorism Intelligence, as well as former national capability advisor on counterterrorism intelligence to the Australian Government's National Counterterrorism Committee. “If you have an interest in learning how to predict, identify, and avoid violence, this should be a book that is in your library.” – Gershon Ben Keren, 5th Degree Black Belt, Professional Security Consultant & Amazon Best Selling Author

He has trained thousands of people in his own right and to date, his companies have trained in excess of 150 000 people in numerous countries. Dr Gav says, “I am very proud of the high praise and positive feedback that the book has received so far. I hope that everyone who reads it will reap the benefits that will lead to a happier, healthier and safer life, and that it helps everyone to contribute to the safety and security of everyone around them, leading to a more aware and empowered life,” he concluded.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

PSIRA calling for annual fees review It’s that time of the year again, and the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) is once again calling on the industry to participate in the process of reviewing the annual fees private security firms pay to have the industry regulated.

SIRA published a consultation paper on a review of the annual fees for the private security industry in Government Gazette 41252. Some of the proposed fees include R40 000 for large entities with more than 800 security officers employed, R28 000 for medium-sized firms employing between 201 and 800 personnel and R8 800 for small firms employing between 50 to 100. All firms, irrespective of size, will be expected to pay R2.55 per officer on a monthly basis. Security officers’ annual fees will remain at R84.00. The primary objectives of PSIRA are to regulate the private security industry and to exercise effective control over the occupation of security services provider in the public and national interest, and in the interest of the private security industry itself. The authority is funded through annual fees payable by registered security services providers, as well as other tariffs determined by the council. Other income includes registration fees, training fees income, fine income, infrastructure assessment fees, and other charges as determined by the PSIR Act.

Background Currently, PSIRA is fully funded by the annual fees it receives from the registered security service providers representing the industry within its regulatory jurisdiction. These annual fees are used to cover the costs of the authority to regulate the private security industry and to exercise effective control over the practice of the occupation of security service providers, the public and national interest and the interest of the private security industry itself. The costs associated with meeting this regulatory mandate include, but are not limited, to: • Conducting studies, monitoring and investigations on the rendering of security services. • Instituting legal proceedings and defend or oppose any legal proceeding against the authority. • Receiving and considering applications for registration of security service providers.

• Developing and maintaining a computerised database. From time to time, there are changes that impact on these cost drivers, and there is a need to consider the significance of short and long term financial sustainability of the entity. In determining the authority’s budget forecasts for future years and the levels of fees, the Authority has to make careful assumptions about costs and activity levels; for example amongst others, the volume of applications for registrations.

Consultation process The consultation process took into account the principles as pronounced by the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, the budget of the authority, and the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) delivered on 15 August 2014 in respect of the Annual Fees Review.The draft regulation takes into account the categorisation of security service providers in the determination of the proposed fees structures. In order to broaden scope and enhance transparency, the consultation process will be two-fold. First, the industry will be given the opportunity to submit their initial written comments and representations on the proposed annual fee review. The second process will be oral representations from the industry and relevant stakeholders. The two processes will run concurrently during the consultation period. The due date for submission of representation from interested parties shall be on 2 February 2018. All comments and submissions from interested parties, stakeholders and industry participants will be considered before a request for concurrence is submitted to the Minister of Police for his independent consideration. It is anticipated that, upon the minister’s independent consideration and concurrence with the proposed review of the annual fees, final annual fees regulations will be published from the 02 March 2018.

Basis for the review Historically, the annual fees were reviewed based on inflationary increases of each

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financial year. The fees were successfully reviewed by the authority in 2016 after consulting with different industry stakeholders. Due to the continuing increase in operational costs the authority decided to increase the fees on an annual basis and the increase is based on the CPI and operational cost requirements of the authority to effectively execute its mandate as required by the PSIR Act. In reviewing the current fees, the authority will take the following into account: • The average CPI for 2017/2018 financial year. • The number of security officers employed by a security business or made available by it to render a security service during a calendar month. • The operational costs as indicated in the 2017/2018 financial year budget include increasing PSIRA’s footprint, increasing of inspectorate personnel, and the acquisition of a new ERP system. The authority calls on all stakeholders of the private security industry to participate in the consultation process for the review of the 2018 annual fees. The stakeholders of the authority include relevant government entities, security officers’ labour organisations, active security service providers associations and consumers and employer organisations within the private security industry. The authority wishes to reaffirm its commitment to service the private security industry in a transparent and effective manner. To this end, the authority requests all parties who wish to send comments and or representations to do so within the time frames proposed. PSIRA regrets that no extensions will be granted for written representations unless they are received in writing before the closing date.

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• Consultative workshops on the proposed fees will take place in November 2017. • Written comment is invited until 2 February 2018. • Final fees will be published in March 2018.

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EXCELLERATE SERVICES

Where people and Enforce Security has changed its identity to Excellerate Services as it now forms part of Excellerate Holdings. Its strategic objective is to add real, measurable value to its clients by going beyond minimum standards to deliver an innovative and integrated service offering.

EXCELLERATE ENTERS THE UK MARKET The acquisition of a majority stake in the Templewood Group of companies is Excellerate’s first in the UK. The transaction marks its intention to develop a major presence in the region through organic growth and by acquisition. Templewood provides a range of services such as cleaning and security to a host of blue chip organisation throughout the UK.

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tanding out from the crowd in a highly competitive security services market means having to differentiate yourself from your competitors by delivering a significantly higher level of service, while adding value and financial benefits to your clients, allowing them to deliver on their strategic objectives. In September this year, Enforce Security announced that it was officially changing its name to Excellerate Services. Clinton Phipps, chief executive officer of Excellerate Services, explains that the change in identity reflects the new direction that the business is taking, and it comes about as a result of various acquisitions that have taken place over the past year. “Our core business is providing excellent security services, and we remain committed to providing the same level of dedication and personal services that our clients have become accustomed to, while adopting a range of new integrated services as well,” says Phipps. As Excellerate Services, the former Enforce Security company now forms part of Excellerate Holdings, along with the Vital Group, Cushman & Wakefield Excellerate. Excellerate Holdings is an integrated logistics and property services group with a footprint across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

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business can thrive “We have been working hard behind the scenes to make our strategic objective a reality, and our name change is as a direct result of the incorporation of a range of additional services,” says Phipps. “We do, however, want to assure our clients that Enforce is still the same company, owned and managed by the same people. Our core business is still security services and we remain committed to providing the same level of dedication and personal service that our clients have come to expect from us,” he adds. Excellerate Services is a 100 per cent South African, Level 2 Broad Based Economic Empowerment certified company. “Our vision is to be Africa’s leading trusted provider of fully integrated, self-delivered, property-related solutions and services, driven by quality and forward-thinking,” concludes Phipps.

WHERE PEOPLE AND BUSINESS CAN THRIVE Derek Lategan, managing director of Excellerate Services, believes that their business model of leveraging operational resources, minimising redundancy, using state-of-the-art technology and best practice business processes, allows them to deliver an innovative integrated property service so exceptional that clients could never consider going back to their old way of doing business. In addition to manned security and security technologies, Excellerate now offers clients a full range of parking management, cleaning and hygiene, pest control, catering, and other ancillary services. Lategan and the Excellerate leadership team is confident that its new business model will allow the company to deliver measurable value to clients, while ensuring that facilities are secure, that employees, tenants and visitors are safe, and that the buildings are clean and gardens wellmaintained. In a nutshell, through their relationship with Excellerate, clients will be able to experience the extensive benefits of true service integration.

Quality assurance across all operational divisions is based on a range of measurements which include the implementation of the ISO 9001:2008 quality management system, proven policy framework guidelines for processes and procedures, and customised models based on continuously monitored client specific service level agreements. The real-world implementation of the integrated services operational model would not be possible without the application of systematic management framework combining both hardware and software technology. Excellerate Services has incorporated a suite of best-of-breed software applications into a bespoke Incident, SLA and Operations Management platform call Velocity. This integrated management platform provides a transparent, systematic approach to SLA management as well as operations and incident management on client sites.

LOOKING BACK Anthony Feuilherade, founding member of Enforce Security, explains that under the Enforce Security brand the company has a legacy dating back to 1978, which has seen the company go from strengthto-strength as one of the most trusted specialists in the provision of integrated risk management solutions. Enforce also gained recognition as one of the top three players in South Africa’s security sector and is one of the largest, privately-owned and managed security companies in the country. “Throughout this growth, we have steadfastly maintained the same core values and hands-on approach with which we founded our company, and remain passionate not only about our work and the security industry, but also about those who live in, work in, and visit our country,” says Feuilherade. “We firmly believe that only in safe and secure environments can people feel the confidence to live freely and without fear; and for this reason creating environments where people and business can thrive is

at the core of our business philosophy,” he says. Lategan explains that as the specialist security division of Excellerate Services, Enforce will now be known as Excellerate Security. “As industry leaders in convergent security, we have a wide range of technologies and capabilities to offer multi-faceted and robust security solutions. We also provide cohesive and cost-effective safety and security strategies based on a blend of better guarding skills, intelligence gathering and new technology” he says. “I speak on behalf of the entire Excellerate Services team when I say we are incredibly proud to be who we are, to do what we do, and to do it in the way that we do. We carry out our daily operations with morals and values second to none, and strive to continue leading by example,” concludes Lategan.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: TRAINING

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r Dodge highlighted best practices for procuring security services, including guarding services and technology infrastructure, all based on lessons learned during the reviews of security at various establishments and his involvement in the procurement processes for outsourced service providers.

Considerations for competence First of all, when considering security requirements, both in terms of technology and of people, there needs to be a good understanding of what their respective roles are, and what performance is expected of them.

Secondly, these requirements need to be specified during the procurement process to ensure that service providers are fully aware of the performance and competency requirements of the service they are seeking to provide. Finally, it is critical that prior to the selection of a service provider, the service provider and all their employees demonstrate that they are fully competent in their abilities to carry out the job. Mr Dodge says that by following these three simple steps, you can be confident that those responsible for protecting your most valuable assets have undergone the necessary training, and so have demonstrated

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that they have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to do so.

Training is key “However, training in the security sector is one of the single most important principles underlining security services, and impacts on every aspect of the private security worldwide,” says Mr Dodge. “All private security service providers are heavily reliant upon the competence of their staff, be they guards, response officers, designers, installers, investigators, consultants or managers,” he says. It is the security services company’s responsibility to ensure that those employees

who are responsible for performing specific tasks, are fully competent in terms of knowledge, skills and behaviour in order to carry out their jobs effectively and efficiently. In order to achieve competence, Mr Dodge says that all people providing security services in South Africa are required to be registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), and undergo constant training relevant to their roles. He explains that in earlier years, the strict training requirements were limited to guarding and investigations, with five levels of training in respect of their main functions. However, this still left a massive gap in the  industry, because much of this training was theory and knowledge-based, and very often it did not ensure that employees were fully competent to actually perform their roles. These levels of training are referred to as grades. There were also additional training requirements for specific roles such as for those carrying firearms and working at national key points. However, in recent years, there have been a number of significant changes to education and training, which has seen the development of formal qualifications and unit standards covering a much broader scope of security activities. These unit standards were developed to improve the level of competence within the security industry, and are generally at a higher level than the existing grade training. More importantly, they also include practical assessments to ensure competence. These qualifications and unit standards are quality assured by the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), which has worked closely with PSIRA to group relevant unit standards into skills programmes.

Skills programmes There are currently over 50 skills programmes available within the security sector, covering specific disciplines of: • Guarding security officers. • Specialist security services. • Armed security officers. • Close protection officers. • CCTV installations. • Access control systems. • Alarm systems. • Fire detection. • Specialist detection systems. • Tracking systems. • Control room operations. • Locksmiths. • Safe technicians. • Private investigators.

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Specialised training There are also a large number of security companies, particularly those operating in the guarding electronic security sectors, who have developed additional training programmes to meet their internal needs, or those of individual clients. In addition, some of the more established security providers have extensive education and training departments at locations across the country, including some who are in the process of registering as further education and training colleges to cater for the higher levels of professional development for their employees. Other forms of training available to security professionals, which are recognised by the South African Institute of Security for membership purposes, include diplomas, bachelors degrees, masters degrees and doctorates in fields such as criminology and security risk management. There are also a variety of accreditations and board certifications from international professional security organisations such as the International Security Management Institutes Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) and ASIS Internationals Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) and Physical Security Professional (PSP). All employees working in the security industry are able to register with PSIRA. There has also been a strong drive in recent years, from the industry, to professionalise the industry, by doing away with grade training, and only focus on skills programmebased training, which would be available to newcomers to the industry and a requirement for all existing staff to complete them within an agreed timescale. “The importance of security training cannot be underestimated to ensure the safety and security of everyone benefiting from those services,” he concludes.

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Customised training for South Africa BTC Training (Africa) is a progressive and dynamic South African company that forms part of the international BTC Group. It specialises in the design, production and delivery of crime prevention training, seminars, procedural manuals and associated products.

TC Training Africa is a well-known and respected specialised training services provider, and provides a wide portfolio of training to corporate South Africa as well as the private security industry. Accredited by the Services Seta and SASSETA as an institution delivering quality education and training in line with the criteria specified by SAQA, BTC Training is the pioneer of the internationally acclaimed ‘Ban the Crim’ armed robbery survival skills and antihijack training programmes, which gives the company direct access to one of the most comprehensive and specialised training and skills development portfolios in the world. All training and skills development programmes are carefully researched and adapted for cost effective implementation while being continuously improved through on-going development and quality control. BTC Training offers world-class products and services through a carefully structured and certified network of trainers, instructors and associates. The company has an in-house training facility in Johannesburg, located near all major amenities, that can accommodate up to 25 course participants at a time.

Courses, products and services BTC offers an extensive range of courses and skills training programmes. While BTC’s primary method of delivery is through seminars and personalised courses, the company also provides a comprehensive range of DIY learning and training aids. BTC can assist your company with essential surveys and audits pertaining to risk management, security, loss prevention and safety, including training needs analysis, skills plans and procedural manuals.

Leadership team BTC Training Africa is headed up by Errol Peace, who has been the managing director of BTC Training Africa since 2002. Errol is a well-known

personality in the private security industry, thanks to his ongoing participation at many industry bodies within the sector. He is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Security (SAIS) and a past chairman of the Board of Governors. Errol is also a Certified Fraud Examiner of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners USA, a member of the British Security Institute and an associate member of the International Institute of Security & Safety Management. He served on the Special Events and Armed Robbery Survival Skills task team of the Security SGB. He is a registered assessor and moderator for the Services SETA and SASSETA, and has obtained a diploma in Security Management from UNISA. Errol joined the Johannesburg Traffic Department in 1969 and rose to the rank of Assistant Superintendent. During his career, four years were spent with the Sandton Town Council where he headed the accident bureau and formed the research and planning section of the department. Other posts included instructor in the academy, traffic observer in the Radio Highveld helicopter, and in 1983 was appointed the first public relations officer to a traffic department in the country. In 1988 he joined Dion Stores as a regional loss control manager and was appointed group loss control manager in the following year. In 1990 Errol moved to the OK Bazaars where he specialised as a shrinkage auditor. In 1995 he was appointed loss control executive, OK Stores, and in 1997 to group risk manager. In 1998 he formed his own security risk consulting business where he specialised in audits, surveys, investigations and presented various awareness and training courses. Over the years, Errol has developed and presented a variety of training courses on Retail Loss Control, Shrinkage and Security. He has also developed and presented training packages on the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Fraud, Advanced Motoring and a seven-module Management and Business

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Development course. He lectures on a parttime basis at Damelin College and has been appointed subject head for security in the management school. Chantal van der Schyff, a director at BTC Training (Africa), graduated from JCE where she obtained her Higher Diploma in Education (HDE) Senior Primary in 1997, and was appointed to the teaching staff of Alberview Primary in 1998. She obtained her Honours Degree from Wits in 2000. In 2007 she obtained a certificate in mentoring, guidance and support for teachers and trainers (with distinction) from UNISA. In the same year she was nominated for the National Teacher’s Awards – Ekurhuleni Cluster. In 2008 she won the Ekurhuleni Cluster National Teacher’s Awards for Excellence in Primary School Teaching and was first runner-up in Gauteng. Chantel has 17 years teaching experience in both Intermediate and Senior Phase, of which 11.5 years was in public school and 5.5 years was in private school environments. She was staff representative of a public school governing body for 4 years, grade leader for 8 years and subject leader in mathematics for 6 years. Chantel also has 10 years’ experience as an athletics organiser and 2 years as a school sports organiser. In 2009, Chantel was appointed as senior primary teacher at St Catherine’s School. In 2010 she was appointed as a Director of BTC Training (Africa).

A closer look at content BTC Training offers a wide range of specialised training courses, that vary in length and depth depending on student or the organisation’s requirements. From practical training for any organisations employees, such as anti-hijacking, self-defence, as well as home and business security. There are also specialised courses suitable for any individual working at any level or in a specific type of designation related to security. These courses cover everything from Fire, CCTV, Emergency Planning to Security and Project Management as well as Occupational Health and Safety, and so much more.

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The secret to knowledge transfer Dedicated training facilitators and comprehensive course material According to Dave Waywell, Regional Managing Director (Coastal) and National Training Director at Elvey, in order to effectively provide optimum knowledge and skills transfer, customer training should be performed by qualified, dedicated training facilitators.

lvey currently employs three full-time training facilitators who specialise in specific security modalities. Waywell points out that three areas of training are offered through Elvey’s head office and regional training facilities. These include training on products which are distributed through the Elvey network; soft skills training; and high-level technical training in conjunction with UK-based Tavcom Training. The product-specific training courses include designing a CCTV system, DSC PowerSeries Programming, and Risco LightSYS Wiring & Basic Programming. Personalised courses are available for specific customer requirements, such as installation of security systems within the banking environment. The course content for each module is carefully designed in collaboration with product manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that it is comprehensive and applicable. Elvey training facilitators are kept up to date on current trends and technology by sending them for training over extended periods at manufacturer and supplier facilities. “We also have a number of standard courses on subjects such as selling security systems, basic electronics, the basics of CCTV and so forth. These courses are all nonproduct-related, but provide customers with important information and the skills needed to effectively operate in the security industry. In addition to the out-the-box training courses, we are also able to offer customised courses on request,” says Waywell. Tavcom Training provides extensive

course material on the various sectors within security technology, which can result in students earning an internationally recognised BTech Diploma. Generally, says Waywell, the training involves a number of classroom sessions, conducted by one of the company’s training facilitators, followed by self-study and the compilation of a project. Examinations are written to assess compliance with the standards set by Tavcom. Elvey takes training very seriously and attendees can earn a certificate of competency on successful completion of the shorter courses, only after they have undertaken proper theory and/or practical evaluation tests which are moderated according to strict guidelines. Elvey’s head office in Greenstone, Gauteng, houses two fully-equipped training rooms

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and a practical training area where, for instance, wiring up of CCTV cameras takes place. Up to 24 delegates can be trained together, or 12 in each room, but where course content is very technical, the number is substantially reduced. “It is vital that delegates leave here with both a practical and theoretical grounding. We place a lot of emphasis on ensuring that the delegates are able to practically apply the knowledge they have gained. The only way to achieve this is by putting them through their paces in the practical training area,” says Waywell. Training can be done at all of Elvey’s branches. The qualified facilitators have access to the latest presentation tools and are constantly upskilled in their areas of expertise to ensure that clients receive best practice training.

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The SL-200TNR is a 60m outdoor battery-powered active beam ideal to protect driveways, open areas and small perimeters. The dual beam set offers a lot of flexibility in terms of power options including using universal CR123 batteries and using a hybrid configuration partly wired, partly wireless.

Kedacom’s Body Worn Camera can be carried easily, with continuous video streaming, and can record and upload to a command center in real-time through 3G/4G or WiFi network.

The Data Docking Station supports 6 Body Worn Cameras, expandable up to 24 . It provides for automatic backup of video clips, snapshots and audio files while the camera is being charged. Furthermore, you can review incident recordings, pictures and lock files on the built in 13.3” touchscreen monitor. The cameras are automatically locked in place when docked and requires an access code to be released.

Key features: - 60m twin beams with high grade aspherical lenses. - Option to use CR123 batteries or to be partly hardwired with accessories. - Quick and easy battery replacement. - IP65 weather protection and anti-frost design. Benefits: In residential, commercial and industrial setting, the SL series offer the reliability and flexibility needed in ever-changing and unstable environments. The SL series also offers a less expensive and more efficient solution. You can access batteries without touching the main unit, so you have no need to realign the optical alignment.

Key features: - Qualcomm 8 Core High-performance Processor. - 3G/4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC. - 6 hours continuous working. - Shortcut button + 2.2 inch touchscreen. - High quality video. Benefits: The Body Worn Camera provides unparalleled realtime video quality by using powerful video coding technology and wireless network adaptability. The camera supports bidirectional audio through an embedded microphone and an external Bluetooth headset for real-time communication to the command center using intercom mode.

Key features: - Record searching and playback. - Built-in battery for power-off protection. - One priority docking port for high speed backup and review. - 3 hard drive slots allowing for up to 12TB storage with RAID functionality. Benefits: Functions like Resume Download in addition to Auto Download, Auto File and Auto Delete are supported to make the Docking Station very easy to use. Users only need to dock the Body Worn Camera in order to manage it offline using the touchscreen.

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The gas detector is designed for single station use or for connecting to a fire alarm or security alarm panel. It is intended to detect leakage of natural gas (methane gas), town gas, bottled gas (propane gas), and coal gas.

The FC501 is an out-of-the-box panel which offers the simplicity of a conventional system and the benefits of the FireClass addressable digital technology.

The Way Slim Kits are the extra slim video door entry kits with 2 wires for individual residences, allowing intuitive use and featuring various functionalities.

Key features: - Triple Circuit single loop panel, supporting up to 128 loop devices. - 2,5A power supply unit. - Easy to program. and on screen help function. - USB port dual role Host/Device to upload/download language file, firmware, configuration, etc. - Loop break location. - 4000 event log.

Key features: - 4,3” colour capacitive touchscreen. - Allows the auto-on of the panel’s camera whenever you want. - “Do not disturb” function: 1 hour, 8 hours or permanently. - Intercommunication between monitors (only in 2/W kit version). - Adjust the volume and customise call tone with 12 different melodies. - Selection of 14 languages.

Key features: - High quality catalytic combustion gas sensor. - Self diagnostic function by MCU intelligent software. - Excellent reliability & high stability. - Loud 80dB alarm and LED warning light. - Test/Reset Button - Tests the alarm electronics and resets the unit during an alarm. - Alarm/Fault LED - Illuminates when in alarm/fault mode. - Alarm Signal Output - Relay contacts or voltage outputs when in alarm mode. Benefits: Small and compact, the design and colour makes it ideal for use in the home, small commercial properties, and recreational vehicles.

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Benefits: If the system configuration needs to be modified and the devices re-addressed or the zones re-programmed, the powerful Intelli-Zone feature significantly reduces the configuration time allowing the installer to perform tests and programming at once. The configuration software provides an easy to use graphic interface that displays all devices connected to the different zones.

Benefits: The monitor and door entry panel are pre-programmed and ready for installation. The system can be fitted with an additional monitor without an extra power supply.

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OPINION: CYBERSECURITY

Is cybercrime costing banks more than money? By Sanjay Vaid, director of Cyber Security and Risk at Wipro Limited

Banking has changed vastly over the past few years, as new technologies emerge to change the way we transact. Non-traditional methods of transacting, such as the blockchain and mobile banking, have emerged, causing an influx of data from multiple sources.

ata is no longer generated purely from ATMs or on site, but through online banking, eCommerce platforms, mobile applications (both banking and for mobile purchasing), and non-banking platforms such as the blockchain. The introduction of these omni-channel platforms has led to a need for broader, more effective security measures to be put in place. The likes of ransomware and malware have been causing quite a stir on a global scale in the past few months. However, the banking sector has been besieged by all manner of cybercrime since the dawn of digital banking. As the business of banking is centred around the handling and transacting of money on various scales, banks and their customers are often considered soft targets for cybercriminals looking to make a quick buck. However, while cybercrime can be massively expensive for banks, their true Achilles heel is their reputation – the loss of which can extend the cost of cybercrime even more, as banks lose existing customers, potential business and even sometimes having to shut their doors.

Cybercrime, in line with technology, continues to evolve, taking new forms and finding new ways to infiltrate financial enterprises, and banks are struggling to maintain pace with this evolution. This is largely due to the fact that there are so many new methods of banking along with a strong shift from traditional banking to mobile banking. Financial theft, identity theft, fraud, theft of intellectual property (IP), and general damage to the business processes, critical infrastructure and IT systems are but a few of the ways in which banks are affected by cybercrime on a daily basis. With banks typically absorbing the financial impact of losses caused by cybercrime, whether to themselves or their customers, there is a huge focus on ensuring they are protected and ready for anything that enterprising hackers can throw at them.

The evolution of banking cybercrime As banking has become more digital, moving from traditional banking methods to Internet banking, telephone banking and mobile

banking, breaches of data and confidential information have risen. With every new avenue of banking that is explored, another door is opened for potential access by a cybercriminal. With so many mobile applications available for transacting, the data generated no longer belongs solely to the bank. Third parties have access to banking data, which compounds the risk. Banks are able to control only a portion of the security of transactions today, and much of the onus is on the third party. The security of unknown devices, such as mobile smart phones, cannot be established, so application developers and banks need to ensure that security measures are built into these applications themselves, in order to protect their customers. Cross channel and cross border payments and transfers are often intercepted by hackers who lay claim to the funds being transferred. Additionally, the rise of eCommerce has introduced the need for third parties to act as intermediaries between eCommerce stores and banks, which poses yet another opportunity for interception through the likes of phishing scams and data collecting malware. Over and above the theft of money, is the theft of identities. With so much personal information being required by online retailers and banks, people are so quick to trust that their information is going into the right hands, that few run the necessary checks to ensure that the data portal is secure, or that their information is reaching the intended destination. This further compounds the risk for both banks and retailers as the likes of the Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act comes into play.

The impact on banks Banks carry a lot of risk when it comes to cybercrime. Not only are they susceptible to the financial impact of unsecured

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transactions, phishing sites, reimbursement, transaction reversal fees and so much more, but they also need to consider the impact of investigating the cause of a breach and re-addressing their cybersecurity every time a breach occurs. Beyond the possible risk of an “inside job”, they need to pinpoint their weak spots and address them with urgency – something that can be a cost intensive exercise. There is also the concern of damage to the confidentiality of their customers, which can irreparably ruin their reputation and credibility as a financial institution. Loss of reputation directly translates to a loss of customer trust in the bank’s ability to safeguard and manage their wealth and assets. In an age where the customer is the key driver of business, loss of credibility can be detrimental to the success of the business and can lead to total failure. It is absolutely imperative that, more than simply protecting against theft and financial breach, banks focus on protecting their customer’s personal information and other sensitive data. Not only to appease regulatory bodies – in play or yet to come – but also to retain their good standing with their customers.

Prevention is better than cure As more and more parties get involved with transacting and as more players become involved in the banking space, often from other industries such as ICT, so do more compliance and security requirements emerge. Traditional security measures simply aren’t going to cut it any longer, and banks need to be looking to future technologies in order to stay a step ahead of cybercriminals. Confidentiality is key in today’s age of big data and omni-channel banking. Ensuring data and transactions are protected from all angles will be a challenge – one that banks and third parties will have to collaborate on to ensure their customers are wholly protected, and their data and privacy is completely secure. Cybersecurity teams need to be looking at all potential entry points, from online banking to application access to the type of encryption employed by third party enablers. Every engagement platform needs to be addressed. They need to ensure that access is controlled, leveraging measures such as authentication, voice recognition and other biometric solutions, passwords and encryption. As new technologies are introduced and new security risks are identified, approaches such as new forms of multiple authentication will become a new trend.

SA is top target for cyberattacks South Africa is currently a magnet for cyberattacks, with hackers set on stealing data.

ollowing the announcement by a large South African data centre operator and website hosting service provider, Hetzner that a key database had been hacked, Maeson Maherry, chief solutions officer for LAWtrust, Africa’s leading cybersecurity firm, says numerous data breaches over the past few weeks show South Africa is a “focus area for cyberattacks”. The Hetzner breach, discovered on 1 November, follows the revelation two weeks ago that over 30-million South Africans' personal information (including property ownership, income and employment history) had been exposed online, in what is considered South Africa’s biggest data breach. “We are effectively in a Cold War, where the goal has become less about disruption and more about stealing data,” Maherry says. According to Maherry, it is imperative that South African businesses act to protect their data and their brand, and retain customer confidence. “Businesses have to provide multilayered defences to protect data, and this has to be done in such a way that the information services are still accessible and convenient to customers.”

Maherry says businesses need to put in place strong authentication for all administrators, employees and customers in light of the breaches. Companies also have to encrypt everything, including data in databases, file servers and in the cloud. “It is not a question anymore of whether an organisation will be breached, but rather how, and when. Therefore, businesses must consider bringing the protection close to data itself. Encrypt your data, while taking into account preservation of business functionalities and convenience for the users. Encrypting everything will become the norm in the future,” says Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic, head of pre-sales at LAWtrust. Maherry adds that businesses also have to consider how they manage the cryptographic keys, SSH keys and digital certificates that are the foundation of the security plumbed into enterprise and cloud IT. “If an employee can leave with a copy of the SSH key for a server and a business can’t do anything about it, then that business is in extreme danger,” he says. Maherry urges South African businesses to consult cybersecurity experts to determine their vulnerability and devise plans to protect their organisations.

Banks need to ensure they maintain a 360-degree view of their security, keeping a finger on every pulse of the industry, even extending beyond their own domain to businesses that touch on, or overlap with, theirs. Their measures need to be drawn from beyond existing customers, encompassing past customers as well. Network security, identity protection, governance, mobile and application security, channel security, protection of data in motion and data at rest, data masking, encryption, and myriad other security tools need to be reviewed and updated on a constant and regular basis. Banks can start by assessing and securing their architecture, ensuring their network and servers are trustworthy, and that access to these are controlled and entrusted to select individuals.

They should also be addressing their governance structures and standards, ensuring these are compliant not only with local governing bodies, but also with those countries with whom they do business. Having the right people in the right place, and with the proper identity verifications and biometrics in place can also go a long way to managing risk. There are a vast number of tools and security measures available on the market today. Banks don’t necessarily need all of them, just the right tools in the right places, with the right access to them, or a service provider who understands the nature of banking from a strategic point of view, who can ensure that the bank has the necessary tools in place for a solution that is integrated and effective and yet won’t break the bank.

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COMPANY NEWS

Latest Charnaud firefighting bunker and rescue suits are a world-first Top-end, super hi-tech protective clothing manufacturer Charnaud of Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal has emerged as a global leader in heat-stress mitigation in the firefighting industry with its latest AIR-LITE firefighting gear. These garments are made from a revolutionary ensemble system that is a world-first in terms of protection, comfort, breathability, and low weight.

he company’s latest bunker gear and fire-rescue garments, named Charnaud Air-Lite and Charnaud Rescue-Lite respectively, were unveiled and launched officially at the 31st Southern African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) conference and exhibition held at Nasrec, Johannesburg from 29 to 3 November. The new Charnaud Air-Lite was used by the country’s top fire and rescue ‘athletes’ in the Toughest Fire Fighter competition staged at the exhibition. “Charnaud is very proud that they took all the top honours, both in the Individual and team events,” founder Andrew Charnaud says. Some of these firefighters sported Charnaud garments that were more than ten years’ old, and were still in perfectly good operating condition. “Not only are we now able to offer the industry the best garments available in terms of our latest developments, but even

our older versions are proving virtually indestructible, which is very gratifying for us,” Mr Charnaud says. The unique proprietary and inherently flame-resistant fabric system resists ultraviolet (UV) degradation over 200 per cent better than the next best on the world market. This is coupled with low weight, increased comfort, high levels of breathability, reduced stress, and a superior ergonomic design, yet maintaining amazingly high levels of protection. The protection level afforded by the Charnaud Air-Lite suit, against the four benchmark heat- and flame-exposure tests for firefighting suits, recorded figures significantly over-and-above the highest Level 2 requirement in the EN469 European and global standard. “This is a major coup for a South African company, and shows our commitment to innovation and ongoing product development in the firefighting industry,” Mr Charnaud says.

Charnaud’s bunker and rescue suits have set a world first.

In addition to the Charnaud Air-Lite bunker suit, and to complement the range, was the launch of the brand-new, state-of-theart Charnaud Rescue-Lite. It is amazingly lightweight at only 2.8 kg for the entire suit, ergonomically-designed, and very comfortable. “It was really the star of the show,” Mr Charnaud says. The Charnaud Air-Lite and Rescue-Lite suits have a unique system certified as totally resistant and impervious to the intrusion of all pathogens and bacteria. These garments can be washed regularly at 74°C, which will destroy and remove all pathogens and bacteria, or at 60°C for normal working everyday conditions, where Andrew Charnaud demonstrates the companys revolutionary lightweight fabric.

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Denzile Norkje, Andrew and Robin Charnaud with a firefighter in the company’s gear.

pathogens and bacteria are not present. “Normally fire suits in Europe are washed a maximum of 17 to 20 times during the garments’ life, whereas the new Charnaud Air-Lite outer fabric has been test-washed 500 times,” Mr Charnaud says. In terms of breathability, the Charnaud Air-Lite suit is over 300 per cent more breathable than the highest European

Charnauds gear was used in the top fire fighter competition at SAESI 2017.

Level 2 standard in the EN469 international benchmark standard which is, in turn, a lot higher than the USA National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) bunker garments. Charnaud has undergone a remarkable evolution since the company was established in 1975 in a back room in Jacobs, Durban with three employees. Today it produces several unique globally-

recognised brands, supplying 21 of the biggest companies in the world in each end market it serves, across sectors and to 60 countries. “We export our products with pride and confidence, all the way from Ezakheni in KwaZulu-Natal. Our tradition lives on, and we are assured of exciting times ahead,” Mr Charnaud concludes.

Sensor adds another feather to their recruitment cap Sensor Security not only partners with premium brands, but invests in premium quality people too. As such, the company is proud to welcome Zaheer Ali to the team as a senior sales consultant.

enry Brown, Sensor Security sales director, talks more about this new appointment: “Zaheer has that perfect combination of experience, technical knowledge and inner drive. “He has been in the security industry for over ten years and knows the landscape intimately. He is also familiar with the products in our stable of brands which is yet another plus.” Before joining Sensor, Mr Ali was the general manager at Frank Street Trading where he built up his significant knowledge in surveillance/CCTV, spy equipment, house alarm, and many other IT and technology-

related fields. “I joined Frank Street in 2007 and worked my way up to general manager,” Mr Ali says. “I felt that I was at a time in my career to look for fresh challenges and to find an opportunity to use my skills in new avenues, and Sensor represents just that.” In addition to his strong entrepreneurial spirit, Mr Ali enjoys travelling, being in nature and has a keen interest in wildlife photography. Mr Brown sums up this new appointment: “We feel that Mr Ali will be a great fit in the Sensor team which is, as always, setting the standard when it comes to excellence.” SECURITY FOCUS AFRICA | NOVEMBER 2017

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

The multiple benefits of thermal imaging for biofuel fire prevention The growth in the use of biofuels to generate power has led to an important new application for infrared monitoring. Common biofuel sources such as forestry waste and wood chips are stored in massive heaps, but the big problem with these organic materials is the danger of self-combustion.

eft unchecked, an outbreak of fire can lead to huge production losses and clean-up costs. To mitigate this risk, many facilities are turning to thermal imaging as a cost effective and efficient method of early fire detection and prevention. A typical user is the Swedish energy provider, Söderenergi, that serves Southern Greater Stockholm.

It generates combined heat and power (CHP) from biofuels and recovered fuels. The principal source is forestry waste (tree branches and tree tops), and also wood chips, bark and shavings. Given the nature of these materials, the company has installed a monitoring system based on FLIR thermal imaging cameras, which detect any rise in storage pile temperature.

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Not only has this system provided much more reliable thermal monitoring of the stock piles but also better fuel management and safer transportation with the added benefit of 24/7 intruder detection. Historically, Söderenergi engineers inspected the material piles visually and with a temperature probe. Not only was this timeconsuming but the probe only gave a reading from one point and was therefore far from comprehensive as a method of detection. Determined to greatly improve the efficiency of the process, the company sought a system that would generate alarms at the earliest stage of a fire in different areas of the fuel terminal. The goal was also to obtain an understanding of how such fires develop in order to be better prepared and more effective at extinguishing them. The system Söderenergi selected was the ‘TST Fire’ Early Fire Detection System developed by Termisk Systemteknik. The system continuously analyses the

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thermal camera stream in real time and automatically generates an alarm when a pre-defined temperature threshold has been exceeded. Through sophisticated video analytics, it is also able to suppress unwanted events, such as vehicles moving in the area. Central to the TST System are twelve FLIR A615 fixed mounted thermal imaging cameras, that were installed using Söderenergi’s existing lighting infrastructure, to monitor the entire eight-hectare site for hotspots and early fires. A key reason for the selection of this model camera was its proven reliability and high resolution. This allowed Termisk to use a minimal number of units to create a highly economical solution.

Additional functionality The TST Fire System with integrated FLIR cameras can also be used to detect site intruders, day and night and in the harshest of weather conditions. This helps Söderenergi to prevent vandalism or theft and ensure the highest level of site safety. The cameras can also see through smoke so, in the event of fire, plant managers can

monitor firefighting activities. This wasn’t previously possible as standard visual cameras were blinded by the smoke.

Better fuel management As different types of biofuels need to be transported via rail or ship to meet the varying energy demands of Söderenergi’s customers, the FLIR cameras are helping the operators of the fuel terminal to monitor the temperature of the fuel over time. This enables them to make intelligent decisions on transportation. “We use the thermal camera system to judge whether a delivery is fit for storage,” explained Olle Ankarling, Söderenergi’s plant manager. “If we have a load coming in that shows an increased heat pattern, we can take it aside and transport it immediately to the plant without storing it. We can also keep historical data to see how things develop from day to day and week to week. We know it’s not the actual temperature on the day that signifies risk, but the heat development over time.”

The information from the FLIR cameras is continuously combined with the wind, temperature and precipitation data from a weather station. This allows the operators of the fuel terminal, for example, to see how long certain types of fuel can be stored. It’s also invaluable information for Söderenergi as it allows the company to work much more efficiently. Ankarling concluded: “The FLIR cameras have taken away the uncertainty. Before we had them, we never knew when something was going to happen. Today, we are always one step ahead because we can detect hotspots even before a fire breaks out. We know exactly where to look and how to handle the risk.”

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Hikvision boosts video surveillance system performance Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has followed up its launch of the world’s first Deep Learning NVRs with a new series of IP cameras. The new “DeepinView” IP Camera Series delivers power and intelligence to boost the value of surveillance system performance across a broad range of security and management applications.

ikvision’s deep learning algorithms bear much deeper programming compared against conventional intelligent algorithms, which only operate on the surface level. These algorithms perform feature-learning and provide astonishingly accurate and consistent video content analytics (VCA) performance. When coupled with high-speed GPU processing, Hikvision DeepinView cameras demonstrate faster computing with large amounts of data. Critical analytics, such as false alarm filters, facial recognition, people counting and ANPR, can now be reliably implemented in existing and new surveillance systems with versatile applications, providing a sophisticated level of tracking and alarm activation during incidents or even for preincident alerts. These analytics also enable customers to reduce the manpower previously required for searching surveillance footage, as well as improve business management efficiency and commercial ROI.

bodies while filtering out insignificant objects and movements within a scene where conventional VCA systems trigger false alarms. This is particularly useful for perimeter protection, where users often spend too much time and monetary resources locating significant alarms and relevant information.

Facial recognition Facial recognition can be deployed in many security and management scenarios within a variety of applications to alert system operators to the presence of persons of interest. This is achieved by the facial image modelling and similarity calculation woven into the system.

Human body detection Hikvision deep learning technology enables the DeepinView cameras to detect human

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This technology is becoming a crucial tool against blacklisted personnel entering to casinos, as the identity of an individual can be used to alert security guards to the presence of a known offender, enabling security personnel to deny access in that casino. In this way they can potentially prevent cheating behaviours. The technology works equally well in preventing the admittance of known offenders into venues such as sports stadiums or restaurants.

People counting For transportation hubs, retail stores, sports venues, visitor attractions, and car parks, the gathering and analysis of accurate visitor information can assist businesses to improve their profitability and site management. People Counting video analytics can track the number of people who enter and exit a particular area. It can record foot traffic through a retail store on a daily basis, or monitor the number of people in a venue to ensure that

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health & safety limits are not breached at any one time, as in a museum for example, where crowds move through on foot.

Vehicle management Traffic monitoring and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) analytics can be deployed to monitor vehicular traffic movement and enhance the efficiency of traffic management strategies. ANPR can be used to identify vehicles with listed number plates and allow them access to public and private car parks automatically. Hikvision DeepinView deep learning cameras self-learn the number plate information within a scene and recognise a larger amount of number plates than conventional ANPR systems, without the often cumbersome camera positioning adjustments.

DeepinView Traffic monitoring analytics, when applied in populous areas and on highways, capture traffic violations such as running red lights, wrong-way driving, illegal parking, and illegal U-turns, contributing to decreased traffic congestion and placing the public and vehicle passengers at lower risk of accidents. “Offering security professionals much deeper system functionality, the new range

of Hikvision DeepinView IP cameras combine video data, immense processing power, and Hikvision’s innovative set of intelligent technologies to provide a whole new level of video surveillance performance,” says Keen Yao, VP at Hikvision International Business Centre. “With the DeepinView range, deep learning video analytics will transform standard CCTV systems into intelligent and highlyeffective, HD-quality, automated detection and alert systems, to support operators and to deliver more efficient surveillance systems management.” Hikvision has taken the Deep Learning technology and innovated a family of products to maximise its use, including the DeepinView IP Camera Series, DeepinMind NVRs, and the DeepinMind Video Analytics Server. Launch dates of these products will be announced on the Hikvision website.

TazTag integrates Suprema BM Slim2 fingerprint scanner into their TazPos payment terminal TazTag, a leading global provider of biometric solutions recently introduced their new TazPos device, a ruggedised EMV certified payment terminal.

owered by Suprema’s latest BioMini Slim2, a FAP 20 fingerprint authentication scanner, the new TazPos provides unrivalled fingerprint authentication performance along with loads of industry-leading features including smart card, magnetic strip, barcode reader, NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity and

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rugged housing finished with a 5.5" Gorilla Glass LCD. On the biometric side, Suprema’s BioMini Slim2 offers an unrivalled level of security through the industry’s most advanced Live Fingerprint Detection (LFD) technology. With the worldwide emergence of mobile authentication in the financial industry, LFD becomes a critical feature in improving the reliability of fingerprint databases, whilst better fulfilling government regulations. The BioMini Slim2 is an optical sensor with very low consumption, allowing an enhanced mobile autonomy for the TazPos. It also meets FAP 20 certification standards providing a large sensor scanning area for higher quality fingerprint images.

“Suprema continues to provide leading biometrics developers with greater levels of security and flexibility in designing their equipment. The latest advances of Suprema’s BioMini Slim2 range fingerprint module adds further performance and connectivity options when developing today’s mobile authentication applications,” said Bogun Park, CEO at Suprema ID. “TazTag is our strategic partner and, at Suprema, we are proud of providing BioMini Slim2 fingerprint module to this new TazPos terminal. At Suprema, we are always collaborating with trusted technology and hardware partners to advance quality and reliability of our biometrics solutions,” Park added. In addition, TazTag has a plan to implement Suprema FAP 20 sensors into its new range of mobile devices with 5.5", 8" and 10" screens.

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dormakaba South Africa, a trusted partner for smart and secure access solutions worldwide, has designed a secure, accessible and easy-to-use mobile Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) solution for hotels.

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he solution allows hotel guests to use their mobile devices as room keys, neatly sidestepping checkin queues and paperwork. Installation is simple and cost-effective, and the result is enhanced guest experiences and satisfaction, alongside increased hotel security. “A mobile device is a convenient and reliable tool for both the hotel and the guest,” says Sonia Harding. “Guests simply book their accommodation, download the mobile key application and then receive their hotel room key on the app. Once they arrive at their destination, they proceed directly to their room and use their mobile device as they would their key card. No queues, no delays and no unnecessary frustration.” The solution overcomes a complex challenge that impacts most hotels using

the key card system – security. If a key card is lost or stolen, it can be used to access parts of the hotel without anyone realising. However, if the mobile device is lost or stolen, the key can be deactivated remotely. In addition, this mitigates the cost associated with replacing key cards which can become a pricey exercise. Implementing the dormakaba solution is also cost-effective and efficient. The system integrates seamlessly with the hotel locking system, using a cloud-based platform to manage the key allocations and controls. The locks are compatible with BLE which means there is no difference in the price of the locking system, the only cost would be the BLE antenna that needs to be fitted on the inside of the lock and the annual licensing fee to host the hotel in the cloud. “The cost is minimal as the client can upgrade their lock just by adding the

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antenna, and the hardware and operating software used to take advantage of the system are largely the same as legacy systems already in use at most hotels,” adds Harding. “No changes are made to the lock readers – they can read the key cards as they are RFID compatible, and they have Bluetooth that allows for seamless connectivity using the mobile device. Clients that purchase locks from June 2016 will automatically be BLE-compatible.” The dormakaba solution is easy to install, is compatible with legacy software and systems, has a low barrier to entry and sits at an affordable price point. It allows for hotels to modernise and secure infrastructure while providing guests with seamless experiences, improving the user journey and enhancing reputation and ratings.

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Delta’s new crash rated portable bollard system

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These bollards quickly help prevent deadly vehicle attacks wherever people congregate

Delta Scientific, the leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, today announced that its new patent pending crash rated TB100 portable bollard system will let law enforcement and other security providers promptly block access to temporary venues where vehicles can be used as weapons against large numbers of pedestrians.

ndividual portable bollards provide vehicle barricades in applications such as heavily-travelled narrow walkways and roadways or any area that a vehicle can get through. They can also be used as substitutes until permanent bollard systems get installed. Up to five TB100 portable bollards can be linked together with a cable system and be placed on a road's surface to create immediate protection for a span of 20 feet (6 m). No other installation procedures, excavations or sub-surface preparations are required. Certified testing demonstrates that a TB100 portable bollard system will stop and disable a 15 000 pound (6 804 kg) vehicle travelling at 30 mph (48.3 kph), resulting in an ASTM M30, P3 rating. A single TB100 bollard absorbs 400,000 foot pounds of kinetic energy.

"This is a remarkable result for a lightweight portable bollard system that requires no excavation or attachment to the roadway," says David Dickinson, senior vice president of Delta Scientific. "It can be placed on any stable surface such as concrete, asphalt, compacted soil or vegetation to quickly protect people and property against aggravated automobile or truck assault." According to Dickinson, the TB100 temporary bollards can be used to close off streets, entrances or wide expanses such as access to pedestrian areas or even airport runways. They can be installed in conjunction with Delta's popular MP5000 portable barricade to fill in any gaps to protect people and critical infrastructures at public events such as parades, festivals, sporting weekends and any place that vehicles could attack

transitory events. The combination of the portable barriers with the new portable bollards provides fast controlled vehicle access without the time and labor of installation. "From a purchasing standpoint, it can be easier to buy portable bollards and barricades than permanent solutions," adds Dickinson. "The latter are often placed into an organisation's real assets budget because they are permanently installed into the ground, becoming part of the property. Such budgets can often create complex purchasing scenarios for law enforcement or public safety departments. “However, purchasing portable bollards and barricades is no different than buying protective vests for personnel or new sets of wrenches for the maintenance department."

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Future-proof video security solutions by Dallmeier at Bristol Airport Nowadays, airside & landside security is a hot topic, and airport operators seek the latest technologies to identify, analyse and proactively resolve dubious situations in time.

he Airport Operators Association (AOA) and ITN Productions have launched ‘Airport Matters 2017’, a news and current affairs-style programme which features stories and movies from those who are continuing to push the aviation industry. It explores the challenges,

procedures and future of security matters in aviation and at airports. Dallmeier offers a range of flexible solutions for multi-area surveillance, and in the Airport Matters 2017 movie they showcase the Dallmeier multifocal sensor technology Panomera in operation at Bristol Airport. This programme features special reports about airport security and explains why and how monitoring our airspace becomes more and more important in order to protect travellers, their belongings (e.g. parked cars & baggage) as well as airport employees. Over the past few years Dallmeier has used the latest high-performance camera technology, ensuring the safety of millions of passengers across the globe.

The essential component of Dallmeier’s video solution is the multifocal sensor system Panomera, which provides a comprehensive overview of all activity around the airport and airfield. In conjunction with intelligent video analysis and management systems, the monitoring of all landside and airside areas contributes significantly to the overall safety and security of visitors and passengers as well as maintaining smooth operations across the airport. Proactive video monitoring as is enabled by the Dallmeier video information systems, instead of passive surveillance, is the way forward across different industries, including airports.

Hikvision networked surveillance solution secures Orange Cameroon

To protect its assets and infrastructure, Orange Group, one of the leading telecommunications companies in Cameroon, has specified and deployed iVMS software, NVRs, decoders and IP cameras from Hikvision.

anting to provide an effective solution to theft of stock and the management of access to remote sites, along with confirming the status of its employees, Orange Cameroon enlisted the help of Servitel, a leading specialist systems integrator.

The first phase of the new surveillance system specification was developed and approved for eleven Orange locations spread across ten Cameroon cities. At the majority of locations covered by the new surveillance system, a mix of entrances and exits, fence line perimeters, tops of buildings, and internal areas were all to be monitored.

transmission of 1080P HD quality images, but using only half the bandwidth of standard H.264 cameras. The efficient H.264+ also reduced the amount and cost of storage hardware needed, requiring only half the disk storage space, and the cameras are very competitively priced considering their highspec and high-quality.”

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The system has had a positive impact, with a number of acknowledged security benefits across the Orange estate. “Orange have cut their operational costs by reducing the number of required security personnel,” commented Gregory. “We had used Hikvision successfully for many other clients and we were confident that this solution combined very competitive costs with superb quality and performance - a crucial factor in securing this multi-site contract.” The Hikvision based scheme has been deemed a great success, and work has begun to extend the coverage to further Orange sites across Cameroon.

Linking the multi-site networked surveillance system to the central Orange HQ control room, a mix of over 300 Hikvision HD cameras were installed. “Building a remote IP CCTV network is a real challenge in Africa, as there’s no interurban optical fibre network to utilise,” explained Gregory Ancelin, director at Servitel. “For this multi-site system, we installed microwave links and considered how we’d maximise the limited bandwidth available. This is where the Hikvision solution excelled. Hikvision cameras’ very efficient H.264+ encoding technology enabled the

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Paxton open new centre for technology & innovation Paxton, the global brand of electronic IP access control and door entry systems has opened a new state-of-theart centre for technology and innovation alongside its current UK head office in Brighton.

he 2 694 m2 Paxton Technology Centre is now home to the company’s product research and development departments, and means that Paxton can continue to be at the cutting edge of design and technology within the security industry. Paxton has enjoyed rapid growth to become the UK market leader in the access control sector, which has seen its turnover double every four years. This continued growth was also evidenced earlier this year when it was named one of Europe’s fastest growing companies, as part of a ranking published by the Financial Times. The list compiled companies with the highest percentage growth in revenues between 2012 and 2015. Adam Stroud, Paxton’s group chief executive says: “We are delighted with our new facility and feel it’s a real statement of intent showing the direction the company is moving. It’s far from an ordinary working space and that’s because Paxton’s growth journey is also far from ordinary. “For over 30 years, we have aimed for engineering excellence, designing and manufacturing intelligent and innovative security products. The investment we continue to make into product research and development, enables us to continue to drive innovation within the global security market.” The whole building has been designed to create a dynamic and collaborative working environment and the open plan working

space creates the perfect setting to support hundreds of decisions being made every day, to progress the company towards further global expansion and the diversification of its extensive product range. Mr Stroud continues: "The Paxton Technology Centre is so much more than just a new building for Paxton. It is the physical embodiment of all our hard work, and a symbol of the company’s continued growth and success.

In the last three years we have launched in four new territories, namely France, the Middle East, Scandinavia and South Africa, and this year have undertaken a period of significant investment into our US operations. The new technology centre is a demonstration of our commitment to moving forward, supporting both product development and innovation and enabling us to invest in the technologies we manufacture and export across the globe.”

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MAJOR IFSEC 2018 ANNOUNCEMENT

Security has never been a more critical discussion IFSEC 2018; an orchestration of every aspect of how the security sector relates to our world

2017 has been a year where organisations and governments became increasingly aware that the manner of threat which they were working to prevent has changed irrevocably.

urope fell victim to a string of unpredictable attacks. Yahoo saw their share value fall by $350 billion over 48 hours after the largest security breach in history was revealed. The NHS found their physical assets left vulnerable after a ransomware attack disrupted their ambulance service. The FBI and Apple went to war on encryption and Airbnb properties were left in chaos when a smartlock update went wrong. These represented a pivotal theme: the need for all those influencing security to adapt to reflect the more complex world, and the ever-closer interweaving of physical and cybersecurity. The time is now for the security profession to unite their knowledge and their technologies to protect people, property and profits. To do this we must transform our expertise. We must be able to access the solutions we need. We must commit to making the world a safer place.

IFSEC has a vision; to transform alongside the security industry As of 2018, it is IFSEC’s commitment to become this place for the profession to create a safer world. More than just a prominent trade show, IFSEC must foster the global

security conversation, be the vessel that sets and carries the agenda and be the antenna for broadcasting the safety and security dialogue. 2018 will be the inauguration year of a transformation of IFSEC’s 40 year heritage as a physical security show into a high level security summit and integrated security event. When IFSEC was first conceived, the threats we faced were merely physical. Society has adapted and this is the year we must too. The security profession must evolve to meet modern needs. IFSEC is gladly becoming the arena for the big discussions, however difficult they may be. The security profession must discover solutions that are a driving force in protecting businesses, people and data. IFSEC will give the security industry the platform to display and discover products and services to help national, corporate and home security adapt to the changing tides of tomorrow’s challenges. The security profession must drive the agenda. IFSEC will exist for the world’s leading security experts to find a platform for provocative debate on global security and propel intercommunication forward between the installer, integrator, end user and vendor.

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IFSEC will exist to be the conduit between the security profession and the solutions needed to achieve global safety. To pilot this conversation in 2018, IFSEC will; • Drive an emphasis on major keynote addresses from strategic global security leaders, in a dedicated Summit. • Host a multitude of high level panel debates from government and industry influencers, congregated in the striking amphitheatre. • Provide the opportunity to hear from those leading the way in identifying, installing and maintaining transformational security practices between physical and IT, introducing an Integrated Security Theatre. • Establish the impartial voice of security equipment, rigorously holding technology up to the test in real-life Testing, across Attack Scenarios, Surveillance Situations and more. • Propel intercommunication forward between the installer, integrator, end user and vendor, in hosted collaborative roundtable peer discussions. • Deliver security innovation to the world, revealing thousands of differentiated products that will filtrate from government, to the boardroom, and to every individual in the security profession.

It’s time to allow the security industry to thrive and forge the global agenda

We trust that as custodians of IFSEC, which is a privilege we’re rightly proud to have, that the industry, market and every stakeholder will view this declaration of intent in a positive light. IFSEC is indeed a successful exhibition business but we’re acutely aware that it has a profound reason to exist at a more elevated level. If there is a vision of what makes a safer global landscape, it begins with the security profession. Join the beginning of this journey with IFSEC 2018 to design a more secure world and help security thrive over threat.

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Crime statistics for the period 2016-2017 By Peter Bagshawe

The annual release of the crime statistics for the period 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017 was made by the Minister of Police, Fikile Mbalula and elements of the South African Police Service (SAPS) management to the National Assembly Police Portfolio Committee recently.

he minister and chairman of the portfolio committee made telling points initially, with the minister stating that the lack of capacity in crime intelligence was impacting on the ability of the police services to reduce criminal activity, with Chairman Francois Beukman agreeing. Further, he stated that the appointment of the national commissioner of the SAPS and head of the Directorate of Priority Crimes Investigation (Hawks) were imperatives. Minister Mbalula gave an undertaking that both positions would be filled prior to yearend. Reference has been made in a number of articles to the paucity of effective crime management data, and the lack of national coordination in this respect. Reference has also been made to the ongoing lack of clarity and cohesion that has been caused by the frequent appointments of acting national commissioners since the suspension of both Bheki Cele and Riah Phiyega. This has had an effect on morale and effective policing over a protracted period. With respect to the appointment of a national commissioner referred to above, Lieutenant-General Khehla Sitole was appointed as Commissioner on 22 November. Lieutenant-General Sitole joined the thenSouth African Police in 1986 and has held a number of senior positions, including being the provincial commissioner of the Free State and deputy commissioner for Policing Operations. Comment has already been made around the process followed by President Zuma in making the appointment but, at this stage, National Commissioner Sitole is wished all the best in his new position. The rectification of the Crime Intelligence Unit and appointment of a head for the Hawks is now awaited. Despite the expected positive spin put on the crime statistics presented by Minister Mbalula, there are concerns that are both obvious and seated in a worsening trend. Murder and trio crimes (which comprise house robbery, carjacking, business robbery) are the yardstick that are used to assess

the impact of violent or contact crimes when looking at the effect of crime on the population of South Africa. In this respect, the crime statistics make depressing reading. The statistics showed an overall 1.8 per cent drop in crime which, given that national population increased by about 1.7 per cent over the same period, may show stabilisation. However, the accuracy of both reporting of crimes and the manner of recording crimes is questionable. The trend is at best regarded as a possible rather than actual result. In categories such as the overall violent crime rate, sexual assaults, and sexual offences, it is postulated that there is substantial under reporting to the police as a result of large number of victims not having faith in the police. Murder is widely regarded as the most reliable yardstick for the measurement of trends in respect of crimes of violence due to the presence of a body and here there is a reported increase of 1.8 per cent from 18 673 deaths in 2016-2017 to 19 016 for the year ending 31 March 2017. Of greater concern is the 22 per cent increase in murders on a national basis over a 5 year comparison of reporting periods. This increase cannot be tolerated and the incidence of murder has been highlighted as a national priority. Breaking out the statistics by province the increase in murders in Gauteng of 6.7 per cent and 11.1 per cent for Mpumalanga (with Western Cape at 2.7 per cent and KwaZulu-

Natal at 2.2 per cent), counterbalancing the reductions shown for Eastern Cape, North West, Northern Cape, Limpopo and Free State. The actual numbers of murders reflected in the latest crime statistics show an increase from 18 673 in the preceding period to 19 016 in the 2016-2017 period. Trio crimes are a reflection of the impact of crimes on society. In respect of house robberies, these statistics are probably more accurate in relation to the segment of society that has insurance policies in place for household contents. With regard to robberies at residential premises, Gauteng is again at the top of the list with 8 731 reported crimes (a previous figure of 7 896 was reported in the previous year) for a 10.6 per cent increase, with the Free State, North West and Northern Cape all showing marked increases albeit of a low base figure. In summary, robbery at residential premises increased year on year by 7.3 per cent, robbery at nonresidential premises by 5 per cent on a national basis and hijacking (also referred to as carjacking) increased by 14.5 per cent. Business robberies increased by 5 per cent nationally during the period under report with increases spread over the majority of provinces, while the increased levels of cashin-transit robberies reflect almost a tripling of incidents. The absence of a specialised cash-in-transit investigative unit is a glaring omission, and again the lack of crime

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intelligence must be seen as playing a role in this dramatic escalation. The hijacking trend is of major concern at multiple levels, not only because of the frequency of crimes, but also inter-criminal links, with stolen vehicles often being used in other criminal acts, processed through chop shops, sold or exported. The reregistration of vehicles and the obtaining of export documentation is a further extension of the crime net involved in the base hijacking web. In excess of 50 per cent of all hijackings (8 610 incidents) took place in Gauteng, a 16.9 per cent increase over the previous reporting period. Other front runners include KwaZulu-Natal’s increase of 21.5 per cent (3 029 hijackings), and the Western Cape with

an increase of 8.3 per cent (2 201 hijackings). The biggest spike was Mpumalanga, although off a low base, showing a 28.8 per cent increase from 629 to 810 reported incidents. The Eastern Cape reflected a marginal decline, from 956 to 955 incidents, while the Free State was down 9.35 per cent. A concern commented on by Minister Mbabula remains the low level of closure of crimes via successful prosecutions as well as low levels of crime detection. He referred to this “lazy policing” as a matters that requires attention. If this is read in conjunction with the released crime statistics, the effect is that South Africans are most likely to be the victims of violence in their homes, whilst entering or leaving their homes, or in their vehicles.

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With the above as background, the question must be asked whether this position is satisfactory, and whether the SAPS are fulfilling their mandate to serve and protect South Africa and South Africans. From my perspective, this has to be answered in the negative, which serves to highlight the challenges faced by the minister and incoming national commissioner, as well as the ongoing role (with probably increasing demand) of the private security industry nationally.

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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Conferences, events & exhibitions of interest to the security industry LOCAL EVENTS: 2018 May 22-24: SECUREX SOUTH AFRICA 2018 | Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg | Tel: +27 (0)11 835 1565 www.securex.co.za May 22-24: A-OSH EXPO Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg | Tel: +27 (0)11 835 1565 | www.aosh.co.za September 16-19: 2018 CAMPROSA Conference | Venue: Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch | www.camprosa.co.za

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2017 November 15-16: ISC West 2017 | Venue: Javits Center, NYC | www.isceast.com November 29-30: UK SECURITY EXPO 2017 | Venue: Grand Hall, Olympia, London www.uksecurityexpo.com

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TAMPER EVIDENT SECURITY BAGS • Debasafe® Tamper Evident Security Bags are used whenever tamper-evident movement is critical. • We manufacture to order and assist in tailor-made solutions to suit your security needs. • A comprehensive range of security features are standard on the bags and additional features can be added. • The sealing strip is used for exacting demands with a heat indicator displaying attempts to tamper. • Tampering by means of cold, heat, solvents, liquids & manipulation is clearly visible. • Bags can be customised according to customer’s requirements with exclusive numbering & bar-coding. • Bags are manufactured in either transparent or opaque LDPE film, in various grades to meet specific requirements.

The bags are used for the safe movement of: • Government Departments • Foreign Exchange • Confidential Documents (Examinations, Elections, Passports, Visas etc.) • High Value Items (Diamonds, Precious Metals, Forensic Evidence, Cellphones, Computer Equipment) • Cash (Banks & Cash-in-Transit companies)

SECURITY FOCUS AFRICA | NOVEMBER 2017