RK’s Security launches GPS Missing Vehicle Recovery System

Security company RK’s Security Services yesterday launched its GPS Dragnet Missing Vehicle Recovery System which was lauded by Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee as an initiative that will make a meaningful contribution in the fight against crime.

With the use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) an in-vehicle device transmits up-to-the second satellite information on moving property.

Two computer systems located at RK’s headquarters on Light and Charlotte streets will monitor vehicles and provide direct communication with the customer’s cell phone or computer.

The system boasts a moving map feature and  can provide information on the number of trips made along with the average speed and idle time. And there is also the option of a panic button.

The cost of basic installation is $100,000 which includes the installation of the GPS board, embedded antenna, panic button and auto kill which allows you to kill the engine of the vehicle even if you’re not driving. There is an additional cost however for further installations.

Meanwhile, attending the launch of the system yesterday the Home Affairs Minister said that the government through his ministry supported the move which “will help to detect and prevent crime.”

Rohee stated that there were “too many carjackings, too many crimes committed with the use of motorised vehicles especially cars” and this “technology will help detect vehicles stolen and carjacked.” He added that the technology should be welcomed by all.

The minister went on to congratulate the owner of the security company, Roshan Khan, for his “passion” which is the “hallmark of RK’s success.”

Commenting on the role of the private sector in security, Rohee said that “initiatives such as this will make meaningful contributions to crime fighting  and the government welcomes such an initiative.”

The minister also said that security is a concern of both the government and the private sector and the private sector’s role is “enhanced by means such as this.”

While Rohee said he was proud of the partnership between the government and the private sector, he expressed the hope of seeing the growth in the partnership even as the government “embarks on the installation of cameras in the city and main entry points of the city.”

Also offering remarks at the launch of the new technology was Private Sector Commission head Gerry Gouveia who congratulated Khan for his bold initiative in taking the risk for the investment.

Gouveia said he believes that Khan’s initiative  sends the signal that Guyana is on the move.

Gouveia stated that this new technology is “a great addition to Guyana’s security system.” He also commented on the need to urgently put in operation legislation that was passed to regularize  private security firms to meet standards that citizens can trust.

Persons interested in the system can visit  RK’s Security Services at its headquarters at 172 Light and Charlotte Streets to see the system for themselves or call for an online demonstration.