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Unified Security Group (Australia) Pty Ltd is pleased to announce that we will once again be exhibiting at the Security 2013 Exhibition & Conference from the 24^th to the 26^th of July 2013 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (Stand C40).

Unified Security Group (Australia) Pty Ltd will be displaying its full array of services and products including innovative and cost effective security solutions from our Manpower Division (Patrols, Guarding & Control Room Services), Emergency Services Division (Fire, Medical, & Rescue Services) and a wide variety of cutting edge electronic security products from our Electronics Division.

Some of the highlights of this year’s display will include the 2013 Models of our industry leading rental fleet of Solar Powered Mobile CCTV Trailers, Uniwatch CCTV/Detection Poles, CCTV Mannequin’s and our full array of Wireless CCTV & Detection Solutions. In addition to our product displays we will also have on deck throughout the entire show members of our senior management team to offer advice and guidance to attendees on the immense benefits of utilising the one security organisation for all your security needs and how this model can save their organisation in the short & long term.

We envisage that the Security 2013 Exhibition will once again give us the opportunity to showcase our organisations vast capabilities to a broad spectrum of industry professionals and further enhance our position as one of Australia’s only true national integrated security organisations providing the full range of security services directly to the marketplace and the significant advantages associated with this model.

Over recent months Australia has experienced some of its hottest days on record in the case of Sydney culminating in New Record Temperatures on Friday the 18/1/2013 of 45.8 Degrees Celsius (CBD Recorded) and close to 47 Degrees in parts of western Sydney. For many of our clients operating equipment the heat and conditions where too much with countless devices failing as temperatures rose to record levels.

Whilst many devices where failing around the country due to the extreme conditions, UniFi’s range of UniWatch’s & Solar CCTV Trailers, withstood the harshest conditions on record and continued to provide unparalleled performance.

With in-box & trailer temperatures exceeding 80 Degrees in some cases the industry’s leading mobile detection devices where tested like never before and subsequently excelled with not one recorded drop out across the country during this period attributable to heat or adverse conditions.

The combination of extreme general heat, extreme radiant heat, hot wind, and high dust levels where no match for the Unifi devices stringent engineering and purpose built manufacturing. Conditions like these once again reaffirm why it’s critical that devices such as ours are manufactured here in Australia, by qualified security professionals and are backed by an organisation that has not only national experience but also national infrastructure to protect against the unforeseen.Had our clients deployed one of the many inferior products starting to enter the market that are not manufactured here in Australia for our harsh conditions or even worse manufactured locally by inexperienced proprietors to grossly inferior standards then the above chain of events would have been very different and our clients valuable assets would have been left unsecured and reliant on luck and good fortune to avoid immeasurable losses and inconvenience.

We strongly encourage any client considering the use of these types of products to do their homework, and not believe the misleading marketing material so commonly distributed by some. It is critically important to not only assess the product itself but also the facility they are made in, the company that makes them including their support infrastructure (control room, customer service facilities, on-road vehicles including patrolman & technicians), financial and operational resources and industry specific expertise. After thoroughly assessing the company behind the product the time will come where you will need to make your own assessment of the product itself, when the time comes we would welcome any opportunity to conduct a side by side (apples for apples) comparison at your convenience with any directly comparable product on the market today.

Once again the UniFi range of mobile detection devices have reaffirmed why they are the nation’s leading CCTV and detection devices, if we can be of any assistance to you regarding your security needs please do not hesitate to contact us at info@unifi.com.au or alternatively on 1300 658 657.

With many sites left vacant for extended periods over the holiday periods, these sites become increasingly susceptible to incidents of theft, malicious damage, dumping and many other costly acts. The absence of regular traffic, staff, and many other deterrents coupled with stretched police and security resources, presents a prime opportunity for offenders to target constructions sites, industrial areas and other remote locations. In the past clients would have looked to conventional security methods to minimise the risks associated with such periods including deploying onsite guards, and increasing the repetition of random patrols. Whilst both these methods will provide a certain level of increased security they do so at a considerable cost in the case of the guard deployment and are of questionable benefit as a deterrent in the case of the patrols.

In order to ensure the ongoing safety and security of our clients during these periods and throughout the year Unified Security Group (Australia) Pty Ltd has worked tirelessly to develop an integrated security services model second to none that is both cost effective and highly efficient. The integrated services model includes the provision of the UniFi Mobile CCTV Units and Remote Detection Devices, Monitored in Real Time by our In-House Control Room, supported by our own dedicated Patrol/Response Vehicle Fleet and ably managed by our team of Industry Management Professionals.

The benefits of the Unified Security Group (Australia) Pty Ltd integrated services model have been highlighted in a number of recent incidents where the application of the model has resulted in the detection, apprehension and subsequent arrest of a number of offenders who where targeting unattended construction and critical infrastructure sites. The following examples provide a glaring account of the efficiencies and advantages of our model and our services:

Example 1:

Large Scale Construction Site – In the early hours of the morning USG Control received an alarm activation from one of the UniFi Mobile CCTV Unit, this activation was subsequently followed by a live vision feed of an offender onsite attempting to gain access to a maritime container. USG Control personnel immediately contacted local police and advised them off the unfolding intrusion in progress, operators then utilised our SatNav infra-structure to identify our closest response vehicle and dispatched that vehicle to the site. USG Control personnel continued monitoring the offender’s movement’s onsite utilising the PTZ Camera on the UniFi Mobile CCTV Unit and maintained regular contact with our attending officer and Police to keep them abreast of the offender’s actions and location. Due to their timely attendance onsite and the accuracy of the information at their disposal USG Response personnel in conjunction with the attending Police Officers were able to immediately locate the offender who was concealed in a pit on an adjacent site and affect an immediate arrest.

Example 2:

Remote Critical Infrastructure Installation – During the mid evening, a UniFi Mobile CCTV Unit detected a breach in progress onsite with primary detection being ascertained by one of the long range PIR detectors. Upon receipt of the activation and the subsequent visual confirmation through the 3G live video stream, USG Control contacted police informing them of the intrusion in progress, the critical nature of the site, the location of the breach/entry point, an accurate description of the offender (including tools/weapons) and the offenders current movements onsite. USG Control utilised our SatNav vehicle tracking software to identify the nearest USG response vehicle for immediate dispatch. Upon arrival onsite the attending USG Officer contacted USG Control to ascertain the offenders exact location, USG Control was able to advise the attending Officer that the offender had exited the rear of the site and had headed into a large undulating paddock approximately 2 mins prior to their arrival onsite. Due to the accuracy and reliability of the information they received on deployment, police had pre-dispatched a K9 dog unit to assist in the detection of the offender. Coupled with the information they received on attendance to the site, police were able to immediately track the offender and within10mins performed an arrest in an adjacent paddock including all implements used and products stolen from site.

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Unlike many of our competitors we would be please to provide evidentiary client reference contact details for our significant number of accumulated arrests. For further information on our specialised integrated service provisions please don’t hesitate to contact our office at your convenience. For further detailed information on the range of UniFi Mobile CCTV Units and remote detection products please visit www.unifi.com.au.

We are pleased to announce that following an exhaustive government tender process we have been awarded the Security Services Contract for the State Transit Authority of New South Wales including Sydney Buses, Newcastle Buses & Ferries and Western Sydney Buses (T-Way).

The State Transit Authority of New South Wales is the government owned authority responsible for the operations of Sydney Buses, Newcastle Buses & Ferries and Western Sydney Buses (Liverpool Parramatta Transit-Way) With over 2100 buses, State Transit bus fleet is one of the largest and most modern, making it one of the largest bus operations of anywhere in the world. Comprising over 300 routes in Sydney and 26 routes in the Greater Newcastle area including the Newcastle-Stockton Ferry, State Transit operates over 15,000 services a day carrying more than 600,000 passengers to their destination.

The Security Services Contract comprises the provision of all Security Services required by the State Transit Authority of New South Wales including On-Bus Guards, Bus Escorts, Static Guards, Control Room Services, Front Line Response Services, Mobile Patrols, Special Event Personnel, Alarm Monitoring, Alarm Responses and a number of other peripheral security services. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to the State Transit Authority of New South Wales for the opportunity to services this iconic institution and for the faith they have shown in us in awarding us such a broad spectrum of security services to a single provider. Rest assured we will work tirelessly to during our tenure to repay this faith and the opportunity we have been given.

Finally we would also like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to our management team especially Kevin, Daniel, & David who have worked tirelessly during our implementation period to ensure a seamless transition of services and the establishment of a great foundation to build upon.

Once again another year is coming to a close and Unified has shown firm gains over the past 12 months with 2013 certain to be even greater. We have acquired a number of core government and private sector contracts including the expansion of our mobile patrol services adding an additional 13 vehicles to the existing fleet.

A substantial investment in our technology sector has also been extremely successful as we continue to devise state of the art security products including our market leading CCTV mobile trailer system and our recently launched Uni-Watch mobile surveillance unit which were displayed at the ASIAL security expo in September this year. Having established vast interest and sales from local and international buyers our team will continue to invest and improve on all our custom propriety products, proudly made here in Australia. In addition Unified has also commenced the construction of its Grade 1A control room and data centre, so stay tuned for more updates early in 2013.

The next year has already been forecast to be yet another thriving year and we are determined to ensure that we continue to nurture it with great stability, with the core focus of ensuring that all our clients get the personal service we have always been reputable for.

Once again the board and management of Unified Security Group would like to take this opportunity to express their appreciation to all our clients and staff for their unrelenting loyalty and support over the past year and we look forward to those continued relationships in 2013. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year and hope that you all enjoy some off time with family and friends this festive season.

L. Trunzo
Unified Group

Unified Security Group (USG) is pleased to announce that following an extremely competitive tender process involving some of the largest security and diversified services organisations in the country, USG has been awarded the Security and Emergency Services Contract for the OneSteel (Whyalla) Steelworks.

OneSteel (Whyalla) Steelworks is one of Australia’s largest Steelworks covering an area in excess of 20 Square Kilometres and employing over 4000 personnel, along with numerous contractors and support organisations.

Unified Security will be providing the facility and it’s occupants with 24hr Security & Emergency Services  including the provision of Security Officers, Emergency Services Officers, Registered Nursing Staff, Security & Emergency Services Management and Drug & Alcohol Testing Personnel. In addition to the provision of manpower services onsite USG will also be responsible for the provision of Security & Emergency Services Infrastructure including 4x4 Security Patrol Vehicles, 4x4 Fire/Rescue Vehicles and 4x4 Emergency Response Vehicles.

According to USG CEO Damien Johnson: “Our organisation feels extremely privileged to be given the opportunity to services such an esteemed organisation and such an iconic site. Such acquisitions are a testament not only to our organisations immense capabilities but also the quality of our management and site personnel. Our organisation is acutely aware that without the valuable and ongoing commitment of our personnel such acquisitions would not be possible. Our organisation takes great pride in being able to provide our staff and our clients with a viable alternative to our much larger competitors.”

Unified Security Group is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the Security Services Contract for Endeavour Energy.

The Endeavour Energy security services contract comprises the provision of security patrols and manpower services to over 200 critical infrastructure sites throughout NSW.

According to Unified Security Group General Manager, Mr Damien Johnson “We are extremely appreciative of the opportunity to service Endeavour Energy throughout NSW, this acquisition provides further evidence of our ability to service large scale multi service contracts. Whilst we are always appreciative of acquiring new clients we believe it is equally important to recognise our existing clients for their ongoing support. Without the ongoing commitment of our existing clients acquisitions of this nature would not be possible.