the present day where highly specialised and diverse security

are offered. This progression is evident in all aspects and facets of the company. In

very nature of this type of enforcement requires the highest

of observation and planning to successfully apprehend a suspect. This is as a result of the vast terrain covered by a few select individuals.

chance encounters or successes as result of anticipated movements, are equally likely. It is this type of training which makes the security aspects offered by the company so successful and sought after. The basic principles are the same regardless of the type of security application and rely heavily on skills of observation, pro-activity, public relations and the ability to act appropriately under

dangerous situations. Classical law enforcement is shifting to where a higher reliance is placed on private security structures. For this reason a versatile and highly

A Red Duiker such as the one pictured on the left is specially protected by law and was found in the possession of a poacher on the Graskop Road in the White River area. The poacher was arrested. This little antelope which rarely exceeds 12 kg was the unfortunate victim of this senseless killing.

Two poachers were arrested in the Hoedspruit West region; one of them is reportedly a known and long time wanted poacher, who has plagued the area for some time. Another was caught returning to claim this snared bushbuck, but on this occasion was simply unlucky.

Looking carefully one can see the snare on the neck of one of the Spotted Hyenas. The other likely had a run-in with a predator such as a lion. They were photographed in the vicinity of a leopard kill, where an impala carcass was lodged in the fork of a tree.

Dogs have been reported on certain reserves in the Hoedspruit area, some on their own and others in the company of poachers. These poachers are notoriously difficult to catch and this poaching method is highly successful.

In the course of the year we had a number of incidences, where our staff members have risked their lives in the course of their duties. Two members were shot and are lucky to be alive today, more were shot at or were attacked physically with knives. Some have sustained serious injury whilst subduing suspects and everybody is aware of the risks they face in simply performing their duties.

We have celebrated an event where one of our guards returned to work after a lengthy recovery period subsequent to being shot whilst attempting to apprehend an armed robber and simultaneously honoured those who have lost their lives in the history of the company.

As a token of our appreciation we awarded bravery medals to deserving employees for selfless bravery in the face of grave danger.

Often the security guard is the first line of defence between the civilian and the criminal. In the eyes of the law, they have no more rights to defend themselves or exercise their duties, than those of any member of the public. We can only say Thank You!