Dubai - July 9, 2007 - Dubai's leading security services provider First Security Group announced the launch of its first fully integrated Training Centre facility at the Gold & Diamond Park on July 9, 2007.

The opening ceremony was attended by FSG's CEO and Board Member Maj. Gen. Abdul Aziz Al Bannai and the company's Director of Operations Mr. Riaan Smuts and attracted strong interest from the security professionals in Dubai.

Commenting on the opening of the Training Centre, Maj. Gen. Abdul Aziz Al Bannai said: "The opening of this dedicated security training facility will expand our reach in the local security training market and is a major step towards the establishment of the First Security Group Training Academy."

The new Training Centre comprises fully equipped and modern classrooms and caters to the training and development needs of corporate clients such as private security companies and individuals. "We have taken into consideration all specifics and demands of the private security industry in Dubai and now the centre offers a 24-hour service to meet our client requirements. This will allow our clients to provide professional security training to their staff without affecting their daily operations", Mr. Japie Uys, Division Manager, Training Centre, said. The shift training will enable us to offer more flexibility to our clients, the majority of which are running non-stop operations, he added. In addition, the Training Centre will conduct training programmes for ladies in line with the increasing demand for female security personnel.

The Training Centre now offers a full profile of law-enforcement, basic security modules and military programmes, in addition to a number of computer courses directed to the security guards. Its comprehensive list of law-enforcement offerings includes detailed courses in all police activities including bomb disposal, canine, crowd management, emergency services, forensic science, train the trainer, criminal investigation, management, operational police, prison department, special forces, traffic police and visible policing. All security guard training programmes and modules are certified by West Coast TAFE (Australia) and are presented by experienced and certified trainers.

First Security Group, together with its joint venture partner Specialist Training Australia (STA), is a provider of entry level security training approved by Dubai Police.

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About First Security Group:
First Security Group was founded in May 2004 by the ten men responsible for the establishment of Dubai's Law Enforcement and Security infrastructure, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

The company has established itself as one of the leading security services providers in the UAE with activities spanning from manpower security to state-of-the-art technology. Through its Corporate Services, Health & Safety, Guarding, Maritime, Special Projects and Training Centre divisions, First Security Group provides a comprehensive range of security and safety services and solutions complying with the latest international standards.

© Press Release 2007

 

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