DAR ES SALAAM: The Force has called for close collaboration between the police, members of the public and private security companies in curbing crime and maintaining peace in the country.
The remarks were made by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ulrich Matei during a special occasion organized by SGA Tanzania to bid farewell to retirees of the company and recognizing employees that have served the company for more than 20 years through a program dubbed Club 20.
The colourful event was held at Hekima Gardens in Dar es Salaam and attended by a cross section of representatives from the Police Force, Trade Union Congress of Tanzania (TUCTA), SGA top management, staff and other invited guests.
He noted that the private sector has an important role to play as he also called on the retirees to serve as an example during the retirement and assist where possible in community policing.
The DCP further lauded SGA for taking staff welfare seriously and leading by example, noting that many private companies do not follow directives on training, vetting, supervision and salaries as he urged other security companies to follow suit as he congratulated the retirees for serving the company diligently and those who had served for more than 20 years for exemplary service.
“With over 95 employees having worked for more than 20 years for SGA, it is something worth celebrating,” said the DCP.
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He called on all private security companies to increase efficiency and invest more in technology, training and adherence to the laws and observing human rights in order to minimize complaints during service delivery.
The DCP reaffirmed the Police full commitment and collaboration with SGA security as it has been throughout the years.
Speaking on behalf of SGA Tanzania, the Head of Finance, Mr. Jonathan Geleta, thanked the Police Force for the cooperation that it has been extending to private security companies.
“SGA will continue to follow all the guidelines and regulations as provided by the Police Force in order to ensure efficiency in providing our services to the community,” he said.
He congratulated the retirees for their distinguished service for the company and urged them to be good peace ambassadors and maintain good morals as they begin their new lives within the communities that they live in.
SGA Security was the first company to operate private security in Tanzania some 42 years ago. It currently employs over 5,000 Tanzanians across its national network of branches.
The company also offers latest security solutions in transportation of high value goods and case, guarding, emergency response and installation and maintenance of electronic security solutions. SGA also maintains several ISO Certifications and have won many top awards in the country and the region for the quality for their services.