It is my pleasure to introduce the third strategy of the Private Security Authority. This strategy seeks to continue the rollout of the Authority’s mandate while at the same time maintaining high standards in those sectors of the industry which are already regulated.
As the Authority approaches its tenth anniversary it can be proud of all that has been achieved. Working with all stakeholders, the Authority has succeeded in raising standards within the industry for the benefit of all including the public clients, employees and employers.
As the Authority looks forward and seeks to complete its mandate it must prepare itself for developments within the industry. Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace and offer new opportunities. This poses significant challenges for the Authority as it must prepare to regulate an industry which is expanding beyond the traditional understanding of security and is using technologies and systems which were not envisaged when the legislation was drafted. To this end, it is critical that the Authority is equipped with the resources, tools and IT systems necessary.
