AETOS Security Management Awarded "A" Grade by Security Industry Regulatory Department (SIRD)
Singapore, 8 October 2007 - Extract from TODAY

GRADED "B" last year in Singapore's first industry-wide security agency audit exercise, the Republic's biggest security firm Certis Cisco had made changes that it believed would improve its standing.

But despite increasing the supervisor-to-officer ration and lowering its attrition rate, the former statutory board did not manage to get an "A", garnering a "B" again, accordin to results released yesterday by the Security Industry Regulatory Department (SIRD) of the Singapore Police Force that conducted the voluntary audit.

Certis Cisco is unfazed. Said its spokesperson: " The SIRD review is like one of many exams we take. Like all exams, the results are not fully indicative of one's capabilties. Although we did not fare as well as we had expected to in this 'exam', we will strive harder and work towards an improved grading."

In the past year, some of the company's "security operational processes and measures" had "exceeded industrial norms"' said its spokesperson.

"There is more demand from our customers than we are able to meet. There is currently a two-month waiting period for customers who wish to engage Certis Cisco Protection Services Pte Ltd," it told TODAY. It has been re-certified with ISO9000 standard this year and has grown the number of its guards more than threefold in the past three years to the current 1,200.

Of the 270 security agencies in Singapore, 86 did not participate in the grading exercise. Of those that did, 19 were graded "A", 76 were graded "B", 58 got a "C" and 31 garnered a "D". - NAZRY BAHRAWI.

“Grade A” Awards for AETOS Security Management (ASM) and AETOS Security Consultants (ASC)

Singapore, 10 September 2007 – We are pleased to announce that  AETOS Security Management (ASM) and AETOS Security Consultants (ASC) have been awarded GRADE A (Excellent) by the Security Industry Regulatory Department (SIRD) in 2007. This is also the second consecutive year which ASC has won the Grade A award from SIRD. The grading exercise is conducted by SIRD annually on all security guard agencies based on 6 pillars below:

a.       Operational Planning and Capability Management

b.       Capacity of Operational Leadership

c.        State of Knowledge Management

d.       Operational Support

e.       Quality of Manpower

f.        Operations Delivery

Our team at AETOS Security Management is determined to be the leading security management company in Singapore. With the unwavering support from our valued customers and partners, AETOS Security Management will scale even greater heights.

As we grow rapidly, we are also continuously seeking ways to further improve our security expertise and service levels to our clients.

We look forward to being your preferred security provider.

AETOS Staff Praised by Deputy Prime Minister

Singapore, 14 September 2007 - At the recent National Security Seminar held at National University of Singapore (NUS) on 12 September 2007, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Mr S. Jayakumar addressed several issues relating to security and highlighted the importance of maintaining a safe and secured environment in Singapore. He added that security associations and government agencies had to keep a vigilant watch and ensure that there will be no chance for any catastrophes and terrorist attacks in Singapore. DPM Jayakumar also paid tribute to people in the front line who performed their duties diligently and played their part in keeping Singapore safe and secure.

“The best policies or equipment are irrelevant if they are not executed by dedicated and well-trained people,” said Professor Jayakumar, who is also Law Minister and the Co-ordinating Minister for National Security. Corporal (Cpl) (APF) Arasu was praised by DPM for being alert and attentive during his work that successfully nipped a potential security risk in the bud for an incident that happened in June. Cpl Arasu was observant and alert to identify a suspicious couple when they were asked to produce Bulgarian passports. “They were nervously watching me. So when they showed me the Bulgarian passports, I asked where they came from,” said Cpl (APF) Arasu. He sensed something amiss when the couple could only speak English and Arab.  He then asked a Bulgarian woman who was taking the same flight to act as an interpreter. Cpl (APF) Arasu’s suspicion was confirmed when the Bulgarian woman revealed that they could not speak a single word of Bulgarian. A thorough check was conducted on the couple’s passports and a number of discrepancies were spotted. The couple were subsequently arrested by the state police.

Cpl (APF) Arasu shared his views on the praises received from DPM Jayakumar: 

“I am glad to find that the front liners were being appreciated and recognised for their efforts. I am grateful to the management of AETOS and my team mates for their strong support and guidance. Together with my team and fellow colleagues, we will perform our best and make AETOS the best security company in Singapore."

AETOS is proud to have committed, sharp and professional staff like Cpl (APF) Arasu.