Security in New Zealand

2nd August 2012
Christchurch Patrol Officer Named Security Guard of the Year 03 Nov 2010 Christchurch Patrol Officer Named Security Guard of the Year An ADT Armourguard Patrol Officer in Christchurch has been named Security Guard of the Year. The Award which is presented by the NZ Security Association to the country's top security guard was given to Paul Berry at an awards ceremony held in Auckland last night (Thursday 16 September). For Paul, the accolade could not have come at a better time when he, along with other Cantabrians, are getting to grips with the aftermath of the earthquake. "The Award is great recognition for the work that I've done over the years in protecting people and property in the Christchurch region," he said. "It also serves as a timely reminder and motivator to keep my sights firmly fixed on dealing with the problem before us and helping local businesses and residents to get through these challenging times." When the earthquake hit, Paul was kept very busy as his patrol area is located right in the heart of the Christchurch CBD. "Many of the buildings that I patrol were condemned. Fortunately, the Police allowed me in to the area so that I could provide one-to-one contact and relay updates to affected customers." While the aftershocks have continued, Paul has spent much of his time rechecking buildings and reassuring clients that their property and electronic security systems are still intact and operational. ADT Armourguard General Manager, Ian Anderson, said Paul was highly deserving of the Award for the enthusiasm and dedication he always brings to the job "Paul's conscientiousness is not solely confined to his work for ADT Armourguard customers. He often goes above and beyond the call of duty even apprehending intruders that he spots at other non customer sites." For Paul, work typically involves anything from spotting taggers and handling noise control complaints through to dealing with serious offenders.