The loss of overhead electrical line conductors, underground cables, illegal connections, illegal tampering, and electrical equipment due to theft and / or vandalism is an ongoing headache in most Utilities . Large numbers of customers are affected for long periods of time until stolen lines or cables are repaired or replaced. Utilities are losing millions/billions of rand per year due to criminal activities. The ongoing theft and vandalism are hampering Utilities to perform meaningful preventative maintenance or refurbishment on electrical / water networks as emergency repairs must be carried out too often and has a negative impact on safety and service delivery. WITHOUT EFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO SECURITY AND TECHNICAL ALERTS / ALARMS ANY CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM IS INCOMPLETE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE ENTIRE NETWORK COMPROMISED.

SPECIALISED FORENSIC SERVICES MADE EASY

WHY SPECIALISED FORENSIC SECURITY?

• More than often organized syndicates are behind theft operations and they need to be infiltrated and stopped. • Forensic analysis refers to a detailed investigation for detecting and documenting the course, reasons, culprits, and consequences of a security incident • Forensic analysis is often linked with evidence to the court, particularly in criminal matters. It involves the use of a wide range of technologies and investigative methods and procedures. Forensic specialists gather different types of information by working with electronic devices and also working in a conventional way with the information on paper. • We don’t want to just to chase away the criminals we want to remove them from the system via the Laws of the Country.

• Forensic audit, evaluation and assessment of all the Utility’s infrastructure Networks and depots. • Research / investigate the metal markets and recycling industry in South Africa, neighbouring countries and abroad to determine the destination of stolen materials and equipment belonging to the Utility. • Investigate criminal activities relating to the trading, transporting or handling of stolen materials and equipment belonging to the Utility. • Investigate criminal or untoward activities committed by metal merchants, smelters, exporters and metallurgical laboratories against the Utility. • Research / investigate the activities of criminal elements and crime syndicates targeting the Utility’s Network Infrastructure. • Identify crime syndicate hotspots where the Utility’s materials and equipment are targeted and initiate intelligence driven operations to apprehend same. • Deploy mobile task teams in identified areas for observations for the purpose to detect and apprehend criminal elements involved in the theft of materials or equipment belonging to the Utility. • Effectively compile and maintain criminal case dockets containing sufficient evidence to apprehend and initiate prosecution or any other action deemed necessary. • Submit processed evidence to relevant government authorities for necessary action, monitor and support relevant government authorities during mentioned action. • Network with the Utility Police / Security, SAPS, National Prosecuting Authority, Directorate of Special Operations, Department of Trade and Industry, Customs and Excise, Asset Forfeiture Unit, SA Revenue Services and any other relevant organization identified as necessary to achieve the said objectives. • Patrol, monitor and respond to all Infrastructure alarms / alerts incidents including illegal connections.