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and dissemination of relevant information to our able to monitor the movement of suspicious vehicles
specialist teams and first responder networks in the to profile possible criminals and prevent crime,” van
event of emergencies. Accurate and vetted information Bemmelen said.
significantly closes the gap to apprehension and
further supports our crime prevention strategy. Our Van Bemmelen said the company was continually
investing in resources such as vehicles and armed
teamwork with these trusted partners has driven back
crime in our neighbourhoods as criminals are removed response officers – the firm has the largest fleet of
from our streets,” he said. armed response vehicles in Durban – and in new
technologies. These technologies include cutting-
To achieve this strong buffer against crime in a edge CCTV cameras which enable homeowners to
neighbourhood, Blue Security employs its Blue Zone monitor what is happening in their homes at any time
strategy which comprises tailored offerings around the and when an alarm is activated. Cameras may also be
geographical footprint of an area, the type of crime linked to the control centre to ensure video monitoring
affecting the area, and alignment to the residents’ if requested.
strategic requirements.
The Blue Security Mobile App allows instant notifications
Blue Security is invested in real-time data collection of any activity on an alarm system and pinpoints the
and alerts via the use of artificial intelligence and data user’s precise location the moment the panic button
analytics. In our “Virtual Estates” we provide next is activated in an emergency. Blue Security’s control
generation solutions to residents living in non-gated centre receives the signal and connects with the user
estates. before sending the appropriate emergency reaction,
The company deploys automated number plate from armed response officers to ambulance services,
recognition cameras which are linked to the SAPS the SAPS, and roadside assistance services.
database into neighbourhoods it protects, allowing “We are also actively involved on a variety of channels
criminally linked vehicle movement to be monitored. including social media and WhatsApp groups to keep
Vehicles that have been flagged on the database as communication with clients, neighbourhood watches
stolen or for suspected involvement in criminal activity, and communities current,” Van Bemmelen said.
can be monitored, verified with SAPS and assessed for “We are committed to remaining ahead of the security
further unusual behaviour.
game and to being a step ahead of criminals, which
“We have together with the police and neighbourhood means continuing to grow our strong partnerships
watch groups recovered many stolen vehicles with the police and neighbourhood watch teams and
through this high-tech camera network which is to harnessing technology to serve and protect our
linked to the police database, and we have also been communities to the best of our ability,” he said.

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