Optimized access control for efficiency and security.Public access points can quickly become bottlenecks, while restricted points need security protocols to ensure that only authorized personnel can access them. Whether you are look­ ing to control people and vehicles' access to specific areas during a n event or safeguard your airport, we possess the access control expertise a nd the staff re­ sources to cover al l of your security needs. Our access control services include:

• Access control to restricted areas
• Physical search
• Management access control systems
• Baggage search
• Continuous 24/7 patrol of buildings or other facilities
• Crowd control
• Response to security breaches, bomb threats, and all other emergencies

For cutting-edge access control, SIGARD GROUP ca n also manage your biomet­ ric access control systems.

SIGARD GROUP security guards are trained and up- skil led at accredited train­ ing centres nationwide. All officers are ful ly trained and certified in terms of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority Act.

Whether you need to secure an office building, a mall, retail store or a ware­ house, you can depend on our mobile patrol units.

In addition to patrolling a nd securing sites for private clients, our mobile patrol units a re equipped to support municipa lities and law-enforcement agencies by handling disturba nce ca l ls, apprehending suspects and incident reporting.

SIGARD GROUP has scrutinized the reaction service provided by al l competing companies and has identified certain flaws that ultimately provided the client with inferior service. We train and equip our response unit with all the latest equipment and personnel . Unlike any other reaction company in South Africa we concentrate our operations and deploy two fully equipped teams in one area so as to limit the reaction time to 4:45 minutes.

To ensure a safe environment , event premises must be effectively controlled, which requires an in-depth understanding of the location, identification of po­ tential threats and challenges, and thorough planning. At SIGARD GROUP our highly trained and versatil e event security teams can develop event- specific se­ curity plans that are both proactive and reactive. From the expertise to defuse situations to the ability to respond to emergencies effectively, our security guards have the training and certifications to keep your event secure. Most im­ portantly, we do this all without interfering with the event itself. Our specia lty is custom designed security, while integrating our offerings for a specific period or function , be it sports or municipa l dinners, all of our security efforts are of the highest quality.

Benefit from outsourcing your loss prevention services to the professiona ls. Loss prevention is a form of proactive intervention that consists of taking steps to prevent the risk of incidents that could lead to losses. Outsourcing your loss prevention needs to SIGARD GROUP not only practically guara ntees a return on investment, but greatly facilitates the task of your business managers and HR department. We have distinguished ourselves as a leader in loss prevention not just because of our unpara lleled retail experience, but a lso because of our inno­ vative and comprehensive vision of what a prevention strategy entails. From pre­ vention audits to assess your operationa l processes to employee training, elec­ tronic article surveil lance and integrity visits , we have you covered. As an ever progressing organization with its eye on tota l solutions of excellence to the secu­ rity industry we have additiona l staff that we have trained to supply use with covert intelligence gathering for retail I industria l sectors.

Personal protection is a necessary sec urity measure for individua ls who may be exposed to increased persona l risk due to their employment, celeb­ rity status, wea lth, association s, geographica l location, or any other reason that could make them the ta rget of a physica l attac k or kidnapping. SICARD GROUP gua rds are highly skil led and motivated individua ls who will offer protection at all costs to the client, constantly assessing potentia l risks to his client and weighing these against the sec urity measures to be taken to minimize them. Bodyguards are experts in

• First aid
• Fire fighting
• Defensive and adva nced driving
• Threat assessment
• Armed and unarmed combat

CCTV surveil lance is an importa nt service offered by SIGARD GROU P. We a re continua l ly improving our knowledge and varied service types to bene­ fit our clients. CCTV products such as multiplexes, day/ night cameras, digi­ ta l recorders, and digita l networking systems, which are able to: 

Integrate with security systems to ensure gua rds have correct pictures to view and optimum recording is obtained Detect intrusion with motion sensing Digital recording of up to 6 months with easy storage to disc Give clear high- resolution pictures High quality, reliable products at reasonable prices