‘Tech’ specialist touts 0% taxes –on purchase of crime-fighting equipment
Attendees at the security forum and expo hosted by GCCI last Friday
Attendees at the security forum and expo hosted by GCCI last Friday

CITY businessman Mike Mohan is calling on the relevant authorities to review or eliminate altogether the tariff on surveillance equipment so as to make their purchase affordable.

And to do this effectively, Mohan, who is president of Starr Computers, is proposing that the Private Sector, Law Enforcement and the Government hold quarterly meetings to review the progress of his suggestion, and discuss strategies and technology updates.
He made the call last Friday afternoon at the opening of a two-day security forum and exposition organised by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) at the Duke Lodge in Kingston.
The ‘tech’ specialist also touched briefly on the advancements in surveillance technology from video content analysis to preventative analytic software, whereby the embedded algorithm helps the software learn to predict crime outcome before it occurs, while alerting Law enforcement control center to deploy its manpower towards strategic location.
In making his colourful presentation, under the theme, “Technology in the Fight against Crime”, Mohan combined current and future applications that can be used in finding a suitable and affordable solution in attacking crime.
In so doing, he explained that millions of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras are installed in streets and businesses throughout the world, with the stated goal of reducing crime and increasing public safety.
“STARR, as a computer integrator company, has been trained and also represents multiple major brands, and has used its training and roadmaps to employ valued security solutions at affordable pricing to the Guyanese public over the past two decades,” he explained.

BLUE-COLLAR CRIME
Underscoring that in addition to blue-collar crime, attention also needs to be paid to white-collar and non-productivity crimes so prevalent here in both the government and private sectors, Mohan said:
“Statistics have shown that the biggest loss by these sectors are from within. Blue-collar crime includes burglary, theft, physical injury, murder etc, and white-collar embezzlement, bribery and corruption.”
He said an introductory fix can be accomplished with the aid of surveillance, video content recorders, and security safes amongst other equipment for blue-collar crimes, while computer and software technology will suffice against white-collar crimes.
He further warned that non-productive crimes are now on the rise, with staff loyalty fast becoming a thing of the past and being replaced by tardiness, unproductive performance and personal agendas amongst other acts of disloyalty.
GCCI President, Vishnu Doerga called on the general public and business owners to safeguard themselves against criminal threat. He also recommended a review of the entire national security apparatus, while calling for the removal of all duties attached to security management products.
Also speaking at the event was Assistant Commissioner of Police, Paul Williams, who underscored the progress being made by the Police Force in the fight against crime.
Former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Retired Brigadier General, Mark Phillips said that in a dynamic security context, there is need for collaboration between the public and private sectors, civil society and the media to explore opportunities, and safeguard national interests, especially in the promotion of economic development here.
Divisional Officer of the Guyana Fire Service, Compton Sparman also spoke of the importance of fire prevention measures, and the need for businesses to be proactive instead of reactive.

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