While on a routine patrol in Manukau shortly after midnight, two Matrix Security Patrol Officers identified a stolen vehicle towing a trailer and ride-on lawn mower. They notified the police as they began to follow the vehicle. Those in the stolen car realised they had attracted the attention of the security officers and stopped to throw a [...]
A recent increase in the number of complex and serious burglaries in the central Auckland area have had many people on edge over the last few months, so we’ve been working hard to provide extra vigilance. After we received camera images of those involved in one of the burglaries, and likely responsible for many others, [...]
While finishing an early morning unlock, a Matrix Security Patrol Officer noticed an elderly woman in her pyjamas at the nearby bus stop. It was a chilly Sunday morning so the Officer immediately went to check on the woman and found she was lost and quite confused. She was invited to sit in the patrol [...]
A toddler had a close call when he wandered away from his family at Judges Bay and ended up in the water. Fortunately, a vigilant Matrix Security Patrol Officer nearby spotted him and acted quickly to prevent a tragedy. The family from out of town was enjoying a Saturday afternoon at the park when the [...]
In November, Matrix Security officers demonstrating vigilance, initiative and team work raised the alarm about a fire in a garage behind a home in South Auckland. First to identify the fire from a neighbouring guard site, our security officer quickly notified emergency services. Fortunately, a second supervisory officer was conducting a welfare visit to the [...]
The New Zealand Security Association Annual Awards were held in Wellington on the 25th August 2017 with several hundred guests attending the prestigious Awards Ceremony and Dinner at Te Papa National Museum. These awards recognise excellence and outstanding service delivery provided by those who work within the security industry. Each award provides an opportunity to [...]
A number of old alarm systems are becoming obsolete as technology evolves including the move to fibre. New alarm systems offer more options and control than ever before. Rather than wait till you urgently need to upgrade due to faults or removal of copper lines talk to us about upgrading now. Some options unique to modern [...]
It is often challenging selecting the right service provider for your needs. Usually all you have to base your decision on is what the service providers themselves advertise, and the opinions of friends or family. Fair Go recently touched on alarm monitoring and encouraged those considering security services to do their due diligence - https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/do-you-ensure-youre-getting-peace-mind-youve-paid-alarm-monitoring-companies. Understanding [...]
As Technology evolves and we move to fibre connections instead of traditional copper, education is critical as we are bombarded on what we can now see and do for ourselves. It is not until there is a situation that we think about who is able and prepared to attend at a moments notice. The Health and [...]
Young adults barred from a private party in Remuera were determined not to leave quietly. Protecting invited guests and neighbouring properties from the behavior that followed involved excellent co-operation by our Patrol and Guarding teams. It wasn’t an easy night with the Guards stationed at the party having to call for assistance from Matrix Security [...]
