Jan-Dec 2022

2022 Anthony Joseph Foundation Grants

The Anthony Joseph Foundation was launched in 2016 by Amalgamated Security Services Limited in memory of the late Cpl. Anthony Joseph who died in December 2015 in the line of duty. Anthony Joseph served the company for over 30 years with exemplary loyalty and dedication. Amalgamated Security Services Limited understands the importance of supporting our employees and their families through innovative programmes.  For over 30 years, ASSL has been the premier security organization within the Caribbean serving our clientele with the highest ideals in the industry, uncompromising honesty, wisdom and sound judgment.  As we continue to make strides in the field and deliver unrivalled quality ASSL is fully committed to developing the next generation through philanthropic programmes. 
Over the years ASSL has invested in its employees’ welfare through various initiatives. The establishment of the Big Brother Mentorship Programme, Citations Programme, TeleCare Services and the Employee Assistance Programme to name a few were developed to cater to the needs of our dynamic workforce. As proof of our ongoing commitment ASSL launched the Anthony Joseph Foundation in 2016 in memory of a fallen hero Cpl Anthony Joseph; a long standing, dedicated and committed officer.

From 2016 to present the Anthony Joseph Foundation has been dedicated to supporting the sons and daughters of ASSL as they journey into Secondary School by annually distributing grants to successful students of the Secondary Entrance Assessment for that year.  To date, we are proud inform that to date we have supported over three hundred of our sons and daughters through the Anthony Joseph Foundation.

We are proud to give back to our employees and by extension our communities in an effort to promote our children’s positive achievements. Therefore it is with utmost pride that we recognize our thirty-three (33) recipients for 2022 below:

Seq	Empl #	First Name	Surname	Division	Child’s Name
1	8871	Abeo	Wilson	East	Naomi De Suze
2	18436	Afiya	Lezama	East Central	Darielle Mahabirsingh
3	14859	Annette	Carimbocus	North East	Rihanna Benicourt
4	11352	Astra	John	Tobago	Jeremiah Anthony
5	17180	Ayanna	Sheppard	CIU	Quinnea Sheppard
6	16047	Crystal	Grandison	CIU	Cristiania Davidson
7	7554	Dara	Patrick	North East	Malika Bishop
8	18567	Ellenor	Mota- Joseph	South	Jaydon Joseph
9	6753	Harry Ann	Williams	East Central	Joshua Paul
10	14144	Heather	Charles-Wiliiams	North East	Savin Williams
11	8557	Jade	Ramsoondar	Central	Jaden Ramsoondar
12	14024	Jamele	Changar-Ramrop	North East	Amelia Elizabeth Ramroop.
13	17553	Jeremy	St Rose	East Central	Jaasiel St Rose
14	12858	Karlene	Lewis-Beharry	South	Kiedane Beharry
15	18964	Keisha	Lake	North East	Zahfirah Welch
16	16616	Keisha	Wiliams	East	Kadysha Jones
17	16616	Keisha	Wiliams	East	Kadisha Jones
18	15913	Kishe	Timothy	Finance	Kye Timothy
19	8126	Kizie Ann	Trotman	Central	Micah Trotman
20	18427	Lisa	Shears	South West	Akel Vesprey
21	12147	Lucille	Mc Ewen	Tobago	Nikoya Sebro
22	16039	Lynakar	Jackson	Central	Harmony Phillip
23	17005	Melissa	Sorzano	North	Sherlana Thomas
24	15985	Natalie	Samuel	South	Daniella Smart
25	16366	Nefertiti	John	South West	Akino John
26	16366	Nefertiti	John	South West	Akeil Drayton
27	15805	Nirmala	Jawahir	IS	Ayden Neval Jawahir
28	18611	Nixie Ann	John	North East	Chasity John
29	16053	Shauna	Dabreo	North	Shernice Charles
30	8331	Sherry	Francis-Dyer	Central	Josiah Francis
31	5964	Stanley	Small	South West	Desire Small
32	7900	Volma	Burris	North	Kyle Burris
33	2175	Wayne	Khelawan	CIU	Nathaniel Abraham

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Amalgamated Security Services Limited Hosted Its Annual Christmas Cocktail and Chairman’s Awards Ceremony

Amalgamated Security Services Limited (ASSL) hosted its Annual Chairman’s Cocktail Reception which encompasses a Christmas cocktail celebration for senior staff as well as the annual Chairman’s special awards distribution for the first time in person after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was held on Thursday 22nd December at the Five Islands Amusement Park, Chaguaramas. Over three hundred (300) directors, managers, coordinators, staff members and associates were invited to the event. The mood was festive and jolly, a true sign of the Christmas spirit.

The Master of Ceremonies for the Night was the exquisite Mrs. Justine Aboud-Chamely who with her charisma and charm kept the crowd well-informed throughout the formal activities. She also kept the ‘vibe’ alive during the party segment, which everyone enjoyed thoroughly.

When Amalgamated Security’s Executive Chairman Dr. Michael Aboud (Hon.) addressed the gathering, he spoke about the importance of team work and the fulfillment of the aims, objectives and goals for Amalgamated Security for 2023 and onwards. He then thanked management and staff for the contributions made to the continued success of ASSL. The activities of the evening culminated in the awards for outstanding employees. Dr. Aboud personally congratulated each awardee on their exemplary and excellent performance and achievements, before the evening continued with a live performance of Parang, Christmas Carols and party favorites.

The list of 2022 Chairman Special Awardees include:

Chairman’s Platinum Individual Awards 

1. Ewart DeNoon – In recognition to Proficiency in projects undertaken within the I.C.T. Department and Commitment to continual Innovation which resulted in company Growth and Development while serving others with Empathy and Steadfastness depicted through Devotion and Loyalty.
2.  Lyris Graham-Williams – In recognition of Steadfastness, Proficiency and Devotion to the Guard Service Business Unit. Unwavering Loyalty and Commitment to the values of ASSL while being Empathic to individuals throughout the organisation.

 Chairman’s Gold Individual Awards

1. Esther Lewis-Cummings – In recognition of Steadfastness, Proficiency and Devotion to the Guard Service Business Unit. Unwavering Loyalty and Commitment to the values of ASSL with Empathic leadership
2.  Shane Ragbir – In recognition of Commitment, Devotion and Loyalty to the values of ASSL while leading the Geospatial Business Unit with Proficiency and Innovation which resulted in Business Growth and Development
3.  Dwight Moses – In recognition of Steadfastness, Innovation and Commitment to the I.C.T. Department and serving ASSL with Devotion and Loyalty
4.  Gary Gould – In recognition of Steadfastness, Devotion and Proficiency in the Guard Service Business Unit. Unwavering Loyalty and Commitment to the values of ASSL with Empathic Leadership
5.  Garfield Moore – In recognition of Steadfastness with Devotion and Loyalty to the Guard Service Business Unit. Proficiency and Commitment to duty while serving others with Empathy
6.  Melvin Aberdeen – In recognition of Steadfastness with Devotion and Loyalty to ASSL. Proficiency and Commitment to the Investigative Services Business Unit which resulted in Business Growth and Development
7.  Robert Baur – In recognition of Devotion and Loyalty to ASSL, Proficiency and Commitment to Regional Marketing Activities which resulted in Business Growth and Development
8.  Natalie Woods – In recognition of Steadfastness with Devotion and Loyalty to the Guard Service Business Unit and Commitment to Quality Management System 

Chairman’s Individual Awards

1. Jeewan Kowlessar – In recognition of Proficiency and Innovation to Regional Special Projects while serving with Devotion and Loyalty
2.  Anthony Cox – In recognition of Steadfastness, Devotion, Loyalty and Commitment to the Enhancement of ASSL Projects.
3.  Darrin Carmichael – In recognition of Loyalty and Steadfastness in Customer and Community Relations along with unwavering Commitment to Business Growth and Development
4.  Nalini Lalla – In recognition of Proficiency in task, Devotion and Loyalty to company values and Innovation within the Marketing Department resulted in Business Growth and Development
5.  Russell Dhalai – In recognition of Steadfastness and Proficiency in task assigned, along with Devotion and Loyalty through Commitment to the Marketing and Contracts Department which resulted in Business Growth and Development
6.  Ornella Supersad – In recognition of Devotion, Loyalty and Proficiency in company values by unwavering Commitment to Innovation in the Geospatial Business Unit which resulted in Business Growth and Development
7.  Keith Riley – In Recognition of Devotion, Loyalty and Steadfastness in Task. Commitment to Innovation with the I.C.T. (Programming) Department which ultimately resulted In Business Proficiency
8.  Cornelius Clarke – In recognition of Devotion, Loyalty and Steadfastness to the I.C.T. Department.
9.  Michael Parris – In recognition of Devotion, Commitment and Steadfastness in the Sales and Marketing Department which resulted in Business Growth and Development
10.  Ravi Heeraman – In recognition of Devotion, Loyalty and Proficiency in the Finance Department. Steadfastness in Commitments related to good business standards.
11.  Sheila Saman-LaBorde – In recognition of Devotion, Loyalty, Steadfastness and Commitment to the Guard Service Business Unit.
12.  Susan Prout – In recognition of Devotion, Loyalty, Steadfastness and Commitment to the Central Monitoring Station
13.  Toni Quamina – In recognition of Devotion, Loyalty and Proficiency in duties. Steadfastness and Commitment to good business practice within the Prisoner Transport Division.
14.  Wendy Jones-Anthony – In recognition of Devotion, Loyalty, Steadfastness and Commitment to the Guard Service Business Unit.
15. Carril Reyes-Telesford – In recognition of Commitment, Empathic Devotion and Loyalty to the values of ASSL. Steadfastness and Proficiency within the Marketing Department which resulted in Business Growth and Development
16.  Cristal Reyes – In recognition to Steadfastness, Empathic Devotion and Loyalty to company values. Outstanding Proficiency and Commitment to the Human Resources Department of ASSL.
17.  Patrick McSween – In recognition of Steadfastness and Proficiency in task assigned, along with Devotion Commitment and Loyalty to the Guard Service Business Unit which resulted in Business Growth and Development
18.  Rondell Webster – In recognition of Commitment, Devotion, Loyalty and Proficiency in the Central Monitoring Station.
19.  Giselle Ransome – In recognition of Devotion, Loyalty and Commitment to the H.S.E. Department.
20.  Dane Clarke – In recognition of Loyalty, Commitment to the Marketing and Sales Department which resulted in Business Growth and Development. 

For 2023 we look onward to continuing the success story of the ASSL Group of Companies in Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, Guyana, Antigua, and St. Vincent.

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Amalgamated Security Services Limited Hosted Its 17th Annual Children’s Christmas Party 2022

Hundreds of ASSL staff members’ children and three (3) children homes converged at Amalgamated Security’s Corporate Headquarters in Macoya, Tunapuna for an evening of fun and entertainment. The children were kept busy all afternoon with games, rides such as Chair Plane, and a full sized Choo Choo Train and other activites. They also enjoyed a variety of snacks and drinks. As the evening came to a close, Santa Clause emerged with treats for the children. After happily welcoming him, each child received a gift from Santa. They were treated with party bags and other goodies. The event brought together staff to celebrate the joy of the season and most of all it placed a smile on each child’s face.

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Amalgamated Security Services Limited Regional Recognition Awards for Law Enforcement 2022

Each year, the Amalgamated Security Services Limited (ASSL) Regional Recognition Awards Programme for Public Law Enforcement, in collaboration with the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), acknowledges and awards Top Law Enforcement Officers across the Caribbean region.

The programme recognizes a total of nine outstanding Police Officers from member countries of the ACCP, with three Awardees per each of the following categories:

• Top Caribbean Community Policing Officer
• Top Caribbean Crime Fighter
• Top Caribbean Career Move

The Amalgamated Security Services Regional Recognition Awards Programme for Public Law Enforcement was launched 8 years ago in 2014. Since then, we have awarded many police officers in the various aforementioned categories.
The aim of this programme is to publicly recognize the outstanding work that police officers do and to highlight their commitment in serving the public through their diligent and continuous efforts in making their communities and in extension the region a safer place, free of crime and the fear of crime.

Today we congratulate the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and more specifically Mr. Jacey Small in achieving the award of 1st Runner Up in the category of Top Community Policing Officer for the year 2020.

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Amalgamated Security Services Ltd (ASSL) participated in the Nature Seekers Beach Clean-up Week 2022

Amalgamated Security Services Ltd (ASSL) participated in the Nature Seekers beach clean-up 2022 which occurred over a one-week period from 27th February to 12th March 2022. The Beach clean-up week’s main purpose was to remove trash and debris from the beaches and waterways along the 8 mile Matura beach stretch. Ten (10) ASSL employees participated in the clean-up exercise which supports a holistic approach and applied the ASSL motto “For Total Protection” to not only security but the environment as well.

This location was chosen because the Matura Beach turtle nesting site is particularly significant for the endangered leatherback sea turtles who return to these shores annually to lay their eggs. It is imperative for us as a responsible corporate citizen to care for nature and our wildlife. In addition to caring for the environment, we also made donations to the NGO with supplies including over 500 face masks, hand sanitizers, and garbage bags to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for the turtles as well as the villagers.

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 Amalgamated Security Services Limited Maintains Triple World Class Re-Certification

Amalgamated Security Services Limited (ASSL) a premier provider of Security and Risk Management Services within the Caribbean region achieves triple world-class certification; ISO 9001, ISO 18788 ad PSC-1. The company successfully achieved re-certification on 26th February 2022 for a three (3) year period.

Over the past year, ASSL management lead by Chief Executive Officer, Pamela Hosein, integrated the principles promoted by ISO 9001:2015, ISO 18788:2015 and ANSI/ASIS PSC-1:2012 within the company’s operations. This included its eight (8) business units; Guard Service, Electronic Security & Integrated Systems, Prisoner Transport Division, Archangel Ambulance, Firearms, and Cash Management, Central Monitoring Station, Investigative Unit and Geospatial Technology Division.

We at ASSL view this achievement as yet another milestone demonstrating our dedication to our employees and stakeholders.

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ISO 9001 is defined as the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organizations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

ISO 18788:2015 provides a framework for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving the management of security operations. It provides the principles and requirements for a security operations management system (SOMS). ISO 18788:2015 provides a business and risk management framework for organizations conducting or contracting security operations and related activities and functions while demonstrating:

1. conduct of professional security operations to meet the requirements of clients and other stakeholders;
2. accountability to law and respect for human rights;
3. consistency with voluntary commitments to which it subscribes.

ANSI/ASIS PSC.1-2012. is a management standard for quality of private security company operations.The standard seeks to operationalise the International Code of Conduct (ICoC) within a formal structure familiar to businesses. That structure, with national and international supervision, provides auditable procedures for the development of the standard, certification to it, and monitoring of ongoing compliance.[2] It incorporates elements of the Montreux Document.

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Amalgamated Security Services Ltd (ASSL) Pledges towards the Restoration of St. Francis of Assisi Church – Belmont

The St Francis of Assisi R.C. Church, Circular Road Belmont, marks its 120th anniversary in 2022. To commemorate this occasion, a fundraising Gala was launched, namely, the Belmont Heritage Benefit to have the first phase of the restoration of the church completed by May 2022. The St. Francis church has not been used for over ten years because of disrepair in and around it: a leaking roof; termite infestation and porous walls which made it unsafe. Designed by Irish architect George Coppinger Ashlin. The church was built in one year, back in 1903.

During a news conference on March 10th, 2022, at the Pastoral Centre on St. Francis church’s compound, Jose Nivet, and Dennis McComie said, “If we stop restoration works at the end of phase one, we don’t know when we will restart, because it took us ten years to get to phase one. This is why we decided to go ahead with phase two.” Phase two will cost approximately $5 million.

Amalgamated Security Services Ltd (ASSL) pledged its support towards the completion of this project. We strongly believe that both private and public sector organizations should partner with the committee and invest in preserving a vital part of our nation’s history.

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