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Forensics

Our Forensics Division, give true meaning to the age-old catch-phrase of Allan Pinkerton, coined "We never Sleep"

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The Challenge

Complex investigations require specialised expertise and structured processes

Organisations in South Africa facing fraud, misconduct or sensitive incidents often lack the internal expertise required to manage complex forensic investigations. Without experienced professionals, it can be difficult to identify facts accurately, handle evidence correctly and ensure investigations follow appropriate procedures.
Investigations can involve high-risk environments, multiple stakeholders and strict regulatory requirements. Without the right skills and structured approach, there is a risk of incomplete findings, delayed outcomes and increased exposure to operational, legal and reputational impact.
To effectively manage these challenges, businesses need access to trained forensic specialists who understand both investigative techniques and the operational risks specific to their environment.

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Our Solution

Our staff amongst the best investigators in the world!

We confirm that our staff will fully comply with requirements:

  • We only employ highly trained and specialised Forensic Officers.
  • Each officer will have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the sector.
  • The average experience will be much higher.
  • Each officer receives additional training to ensure they understand the risks to be mitigated in complex State Owned Enterprise investigations and the difficulties that arise therein.    
  • The ability to recognize and appreciate dangerous situations and react appropriately upon them is at the core of the job of our seasoned professionals.
  • Individual skills are tested during the recruitment process.  All officers have undergone the statutory PSIRA training, over and above the finite skills required to seek and find the truth.
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Benefits

Advantages of using forensics by Securitas South Africa

Experienced forensic investigation expertise
Securitas South Africa provides trained forensic specialists with practical experience in managing complex investigations, helping ensure accurate findings and structured case handling.
Clear and reliable evidence analysis
Our forensic approach focuses on identifying facts, analysing evidence and building clear reports that support informed decision-making and internal or legal processes.
Structured approach to complex risks
Securitas South Africa uses defined methodologies to manage sensitive investigations, helping organisations address fraud, misconduct and operational risks in a controlled and consistent way.

Build your Solution

Combine Forensics services with other protective products

Securitas South Africa combines forensic services with a range of protective solutions to support a comprehensive approach to investigations and risk management. By integrating services such as risk assessment, security consulting, monitoring and guarding, organisations can strengthen prevention as well as response.

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Risk assesment
Knowledge is power. Before you can protect your business, you need to understand the risks it faces.
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Secuirty consulting
We can offer you both introductory and ongoing security consulting services. To ensure that we provide the best possible security solution for your operations, we must first work together to conduct a risk inventory and analysis.
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On-site Guarding Services
On-site security services refers to stationary guard services are adapted to your organisation’s security requirements. The security deployment and delivery is customized, site and post instructions are tailor-made to each customer’s need.
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Securitas Operations Center
Our SOC's are the spine of all our operations, stringing all of our services together. The Security Operations Center (SOC) becomes this one force - coordinating the security solution – connecting people, technology and knowledge.
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Virtual Patrol
Virtual Patrol is a modern service of remote visits to the facility carried out by Securitas Operations Center operators using video surveillance systems. It provides more frequent inspections than traditional patrols, faster response to incidents and a real increase in the level of security.
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Video surveillance
At Securitas, we provide tailored video surveillance services, leveraging cutting-edge technology for entry exit management, perimetr protection and 24/7 peace of mind.

    Stay informed, stay confident

    Stay connected with what matters most. MySecuritas sends you notifications as soon as alarm events happen, so you’re always informed about important situations. You can access reports right away when they’re ready, meaning you won’t be left waiting for updates. All your security information is in one place, easy to find and available whenever you need it.

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    Get clear details when they matter most

    Stay informed and in control with clear details about every event. MySecuritas lets you quickly check detailed reports so you know exactly what’s happened, whether it’s a small issue or something more serious. You can easily see important events as they happen, so you can focus on what really needs your attention. With MySecuritas, you have the tools to make the right decisions quickly and confidently.

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    Use insights to make better decisions

    Use the information in MySecuritas to improve how you handle security. The platform shows you useful statistics and highlights, helping you spot patterns and learn what’s working well. You can also see key trends and find areas where things could be improved. If needed, you can download the data to share it with your team. With MySecuritas, you can use what you’ve learned to make your organization even better.

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    Stay in control with self-service tools

    Take charge of your security with the easy-to-use tools in MySecuritas. You can manage your organization and decide who has access to what, making it simple to stay in control. Many tasks can be handled on your own, so you don’t need to wait for help. The platform also makes it easy for your team to stay updated and work together. With MySecuritas, you can act quickly and keep everything running smoothly.

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    • FAQs

      Frequently asked questions about Forensics

      Find quick answers to common questions about our services and ways of working. If you still have open questions or want to talk about your specific situation, you can always get in touch with one of our security experts.

    Need more support? We're here for you

    If you have a question, need help, or want to learn more about our solutions, we are here to help you. Please give us a call or send us a message, and Securitas South Africa team will get back to you.