After an eight month qualifying period and rigorous company audit, Detector Dogs Australia (DDA) was awarded the Explosives Detection contract on behalf of the Port of Melbourne Corporation. Our Strategic partner being ISS Security Pty Ltd.
‘We are delighted to have been selected to provide protective services for such a high profile organisation like the Port of Melbourne Corporation. “This new contract represents a significant breakthrough in Detector Dog Security and risk management services”, said DDA’s CEO Kris Kotsopoulos.
“We welcome long term associations with highly regarded strategic companies like ISS, a Global Leader in Security and facility services with”:
• Approximately 440,000 employees
• Operating out of 50 countries on five continents
• More than 200,000 business-to-
“Currently ISS and DDA through our strategic partnership alliance are building a thorough understanding of the Port of Melbourne Corporation’
This new project involves multiple detection dogs and handlers (K-9 teams), working alongside ISS security personnel, performing various screening roles resulting in a higher level of security to staff, contractors, site visitors and international cruise ship passengers.
“I am pleased that we were able to demonstrate our commitment and experience ” Kris said.
The contract commences on the 02 November 2008 after the company successfully conducts site reviews, risk assessments and staff familiarisation training.
“The contract is being managed by a qualified team of Risk Prevention Officers headed up by Paulene Sullivan, DDA’s Security Risk Manager and Tonia Florou our Senior Contracts Accounts Managers.
Paulene in particular is in charge and oversees our other major clients operations throughout Melbourne and Sydney. I am confident that through our management, our staff performance and ISS’s facilitation, we will surpass Port of Melbourne Corporation’
"Being a detection dog handler takes a large amount of personal commitment, and we are always on the lookout for quality people" said Kris.
For more detailed, specific information and advice call Detector Dogs Australia direct on +61 3 5786 5388 or www.detectordogs.com.au
For more information:
PO Box 419 Greensborough 3088 Melbourne Australia. +61 3 57865388 www.detectordogs.com.au
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