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is especially useful if an alarm is activated. These and community-based organisations through the Blue
cameras may also be linked to a security company’s Angels Charitable Trust. The Trust identifies worthy
control centre to ensure ongoing monitoring where and non-profit organisations that assists victims of crime.
when necessary.
This proactive approach to the security industry
In addition, when installed on a mobile phone, the has ensured that Blue Security is ahead of the game
Blue Security Mobile App allows direct control of your and that the services it provides to communities is
home or business security. The app will receive instant exceptional. As such the company has been awarded
notification of any activity on your alarm system. The the PMR Diamond Arrow award for ten years in a row,
app also pinpoints your precise location the moment which recognises the recipient as the undisputed
you activate the panic button in an emergency. Blue leader in its field. In 2018 Blue Security won the
Security’s control centre receives the signal and Standard Bank KZN Top Business Award for the
contacts you to determine the type of emergency. services sector, as well as ranked second in the “Best
The appropriate emergency response, from armed Brands” category.
response officers, to ambulance services, the SAPS
and roadside assistance services can then be activated.
Blue Security is also actively involved on a variety
of channels including social media and WhatsApp
groups to keep communication with clients and
communities current.
Fighting crime by staying ahead of technology is an
ongoing process. Blue Security is currently working
towards installing a facial recognition system that
will monitor people moving inside an area which
can be designated as a virtual estate, changing the
way in which areas are monitored through artificial
intelligence and the use of analytics.
In order to continually deliver this service excellence,
Blue Security have very committed staff who
understand that their interactions with clients
contribute to the success of the business. The
management team prides itself on its professional
manner and is directly involved with both employees
and clients. Blue Security promotes skills development
across the company while the rank structure of the
business allows the opportunity for employees to grow.
Blue Security also shows a vested interest in
communities by supporting non-profit organisations

Full Name of Company: Blue Light Monitoring and KEY PERSONNEL
Armed Response CEO: Henk van Bemmelen
Category: Business Services Operations Director: Brian Jackson
Services: Alarm monitoring, armed response, security Sales & Marketing Director: Darren Lategan
products installation and repairs Financial Director: Warren Kidgell
Technical Director: Clive Samuels
Date Established: 1989 Human Resources Manager: Yvonne Mudly
No. of Employees: 600 approx. CONTACT DETAILS
Auditors / Accountants: Mazars Physical Address: 48 Kings Road, Pinetown, 3610
Bankers: Standard Bank Tel: +27 (0)31 717 5000
Advertising / PRO Agency: In house marketing Fax: +27 (0)31 717 5135
team, retainer journalist, and Digitlab (digital E-mail: info@bluesecurity.co.za
marketing agency) Website: www.bluesecurity.co.za

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