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Issue 48 - March 2013

Gardwell Secure Systems (GSS), the security systems subsidiary of GSL Dardan Limited, has been busy defying the economic trend and continues to achieve success in growing its client base.

The company has seen a number of recent contract wins as demand for high quality CCTV in particular is on the increase.

Previously plagued by poor imaging since its inception back in the 1970's, when grainy silhouettes of criminals were being constantly replayed on the BBC Cr imewa tch p rog ramme, improving and evolv ing dig i ta l technology has taken the industry forward in leaps and bounds.

Although very much seen as a tool for crime reduction, including the valuable visual deterrent of having CCTV in situ, the use of these systems within businesses has additional benefits.

It can, and is often, used by companies to proactively monitor health and safety within the workplace and is used to supplement investigations into health and safety incidents. This can be of significant benefit to organisations given the litigious culture which now exists whenever an incident occurs. More importantly during an investigation of this type, it will assist in identifying the cause which will allow measures to be put in place to prevent future

occurrences.

A professionally installed CCTV system demonstrates that companies take security for their staff and assets seriously and in other situations also offers increased social benefits and peace of mind to users of facilities where it is installed.

As the CCTV has improved over recent years, the Police are also making huge advances in the use of CCTV in investigations. This has been of particular use after the London riots of 2011 where teams of investigators spent hours trawling through footage and identifying individuals involved. Such has become the expertise of police officers involved in these processes, special roles have been developed which have resulted in a 500% increase in the identification process which in turn has led to a high conviction rate for those involved.

GSS specialises in the design and installation of remotely monitored CCTV and offers a variety of systems to fit clients’ ever changing needs.

Remotely monitored CCTV gives an early warning of the developing threat of a crime. When external detectors are activated, live images are transmitted to GSL Dardan's 24 hour Control Room, where the relevant response will be actioned.Continued on page 4

Continued Success with CCTV for GSS

Client Profile

City College Peterborough is based in the heart of the city in Brook Street. The College has offered courses for adults and young people since 1944 and specialises in employability skills to help people get into work and improve their career prospects, apprenticeships and learning for pleasure, pastimes and hobbies. Over 6,500 adults and young people attended at least one course in the past year and the College is committed to providing programmes and courses that meet the needs of the local community.

In October 2012, four students from the College had their art selected for an exhibition at the V&A (Victoria & Albert) museum in London and one of its tutors, Pina Santoro, recently exhibited her work in the Louvre, Paris. The College is extremely proud of its students' ach ievements and encourages individuals to achieve their own personal goals.

The College will continue to focus on helping people to improve their employability skills, particularly school leavers and young people and those people who are looking for work. It offers a range of free programmes designed to ensure that they meet the needs of local employers and also helps

individuals with their search for work, CV and interview skills.

City College Peterborough has worked with GSL Dardan for many years with out of hours security, special events and day-to-day safeguarding of its students and premises.

Facilities Manager at the College, Philip Brown, said “We enjoy an excellent working relationship with GSL Dardan. Their staff are very supportive and helpful in maintaining the smooth running of our site and go the extra mile to provide a high level of customer service to our students and our s t a f f . T h e o r g a n i s a t i o n keeps informed of activities that we should be made aware of to h e l p u s b e proactive in the secure running of our services across the city."

Safety Bulletin - March 2013

Robin Burden mob. 07734 059680

One of our key Company objectives for this year is to raise the number of near-miss reports. Some people prefer to call them "near-hits" - but we don't care how you think of them provided that when you see "an-accident-waiting-to-happen" you report it.

The reasoning behind this is that, although we are good at following up and investigating accident reports, this is "reactive management". In other words we're finding out what went wrong afterwards and trying to find why and if we can prevent it happening again. We want to get ourselves into more of an "active management" company. In other words encouraging hazard spotting before harm is done.

We've set up an online method of doing this.

Anyone can access this by going to and finding the link to the staff site at the bottom of the page. Follow the instructions to login using your first name and surname.

Once you have logged in, access the Health and Safety page, click on Near Miss reporting and follow the instructions. If you want to remain anonymous - fine; if you want to find out what was done, supply your contact details and we'll get back to you.

I look forward to hearing any and all suggestions for improvement.

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Staff Profile

Hi, my name is Will Stewart.

I am 27 years of age. I was born in Las Vegas Nevada USA. I have two kids, Chanelle who is six and Trae who is four along with a new arrival very soon.

I enjoy spending time with my children as family values are very important to me.

My hobbies outside of work are swimming, running, camping, boxing, kickboxing; I had my last full contact kickboxing fight two years ago, before I

turned to boxing.

I train under a professional boxing coach, who has trained the likes of Herbie Hide, John Thaxton, Sam Sexton currently, some of whom are former world , European champions and British Commonwealth champions.

Mountain climbing is a keen interest of mine; I have climbed Pinnacle Mountain in Arkansas USA and the Clingsman Dome in the smoky mountains Tennessee USA - my long term goal will be Everest & Kilimanjaro.

My current role within GSL Dardan is Mobile Response & Control Room Team Leader based in Ipswich.

When I left school my first job was a trainee mechanic at Appleton's Engineering in Leiston Suffolk; I then started working at Wards Garage in Aldeburgh as a full time mechanic.

My interests then turned to the security industry. I started off working in nightclubs as a door supervisor, where I gained a lot of experience and was made up to security manager of the nightclub at 24 years old.

I then started working at Tower Ramparts shopping centre as a security officer in Ipswich, working my way up to senior security officer.

I then transferred to Riverside Entertainment Centre in Norwich as a security officer, soon working my way up to senior supervisor of the site.

I left Riverside to work in the Norwich control room at GSL Dardan, where I gained a great insight into the company.

Due to working away from my family a lot, I decided it would be best to relocate to Ipswich control room, I was then made up to the position I am currently in.

Together we're stronger

The GSL Dardan Grapevine

Entry intercom and CCTV upgrade for CA Design Services, Great Yarmouth.

Remotely monitored CCTV upgrade for The Old Rectory, Blickling.

CCTV upgrade and additional works, The Wild Duck Holiday Park, Belton.

Supply of CCTV equipment for Haven Seashore Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth.

Upgrade of external detection on a remotely monitored CCTV system for DRS Logistics, Felixstowe.

IP based CCTV installation for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.

Networked access contro l installation for EX Heat, Watton.

SystemsContracts

Basic Job Training & Conflict ManagementP Stewart IpswichM McComack IpswichM Phillips IpswichA Reeve SearlesM Sloyles Searles

Aviation Security Level 1J Bernotas AberdeenB Evitts AberdeenF Sibtain Aberdeen

Door Supervisor UpgradeP Buckles EventsK Cooke EventsL Hammond EventsL Meers IpswichR Money EventsA Neave EventsM Neave EventsC Royal EventsN Smith IpswichM Welham EventsC Woods Ipswich

Training

Our Events Division are contracted by Kings Lynn Borough Council to provide CSAS accredited staff to man a crossing point to ensure the safety of pedestrians during the fair on the market place.

Our security staff control the flow of traffic to let the public across when it is safe to do so.

Jeremy Reynolds AAWR Kings Lynn

John Flanagan AAWR Kings Lynn

Richard Elliot AAWR Norwich

Anthony Reeve Searles

Matthew Skoyles Searles

David Leighton AAWR Yarmouth/Lowestoft

David Rowell AAWR

Norwich

New Starts

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This could either be issuing an audio warning, sending out a patrol vehicle, or in the event of a serious threat co-ordinating police response and other emergency services.

Alternatively clients can access their systems remotely to view live images via a pc or mobile device.

For further information please check out our website at

or call 01493 742020.www.gardwellsecuresystems.co.uk

First Aid Training S Smith 3 Day

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