ALSOK’s Stationed Security Services stations security guards at such facilities as banks and shopping malls. Security guards administer access control by monitoring or checking the identity of each person who enters or exits office buildings and other designated facilities. Patrol activities include inspections inside and outside of office buildings and target early detection of suspicious persons or objects and unusual events in order to prevent crime, disasters and problems with the facility. Our disaster prevention centers and central management centers for these designated sites conduct monitoring activities to prevent crime and disasters and to ascertain any problems with facilities.
Also included in this service are security details assigned to various events and personal protection services for dignitaries.
A security guard on patrol using a Segway The Shimane Asahi Rehabilitation Program Center
Public and Private Collaboration with PFI Prison Operations
In 2007, the business of private finance initiative (PFI) prison operations began. The number of prisons has grown, accompanying the growth in the prison population, but the number of prison guards remains low, and there is a need to control operating costs. Security operations in certain prisons have therefore been entrusted to private enterprises. ALSOK has received orders to undertake security operations at two of the four PFI prisons in operation nationwide. Thus in October 2007, we began operation of the Harima Rehabilitation Program Center, and in October 2008, the Shimane Asahi Rehabilitation Program Center also commenced operations. Together, these two long-term contracts are large-scale PFI operations.
In 2007, the business of private finance initiative (PFI) prison operations began. The number of prisons has grown, accompanying the growth in the prison population, but the number of prison guards remains low, and there is a need to control operating costs. Security operations in certain prisons have therefore been entrusted to private enterprises. ALSOK has received orders to undertake security operations at two of the four PFI prisons in operation nationwide. Thus in October 2007, we began operation of the Harima Rehabilitation Program Center, and in October 2008, the Shimane Asahi Rehabilitation Program Center also commenced operations. Together, these two long-term contracts are large-scale PFI operations.
No.1 in the Security Robot Field
ALSOK began R&D on security robots in 1982. The purpose of this initiative is to increase the efficiency of highly labor-intensive stationed security and to address the labor shortfall that is predicted in Japan as the number of children declines and the population ages. ALSOK has one of the most preeminent track records in the field of security robot development. In December 2006, ALSOK launched “Reborg-Q,” a new security system that combines security guards with robots—the robots overseeing tasks that machines can perform better than humans. Prior to Reborg-Q, we had incorporated a wide range of functions into robots, but we are now realizing the world’s first practical use of face recognition technology, which instantly alerts security guards if a robot recognizes a pre-registered face in an unauthorized area. At present, there are nine security robots in actual operation.
ALSOK began R&D on security robots in 1982. The purpose of this initiative is to increase the efficiency of highly labor-intensive stationed security and to address the labor shortfall that is predicted in Japan as the number of children declines and the population ages. ALSOK has one of the most preeminent track records in the field of security robot development. In December 2006, ALSOK launched “Reborg-Q,” a new security system that combines security guards with robots—the robots overseeing tasks that machines can perform better than humans. Prior to Reborg-Q, we had incorporated a wide range of functions into robots, but we are now realizing the world’s first practical use of face recognition technology, which instantly alerts security guards if a robot recognizes a pre-registered face in an unauthorized area. At present, there are nine security robots in actual operation.
ALSOK’s Transportation Security Services mainly provides “Total ATM Management System”, “Cash Deposit Machine On-line System” and in addition, ALSOK provides safe and timely transportation of cash and marketable securities on behalf of financial institutions, using cash transportation vehicles to specified locations.
Total ATM Management System
The Total ATM Management System is intended to be used with ATMs installed in banks and convenience stores. Specifically, the following services are offered.
ALSOK periodically collect cash stocked in ATMs and also replenish before it runs out. The collected cash is then counted and checked in our Cash Management Centers.
Also, ALSOK propose and implement cash management planning services—including determining when cash should be collected and the amount of cash to be replenished—to further increase efficiency.
At the same time, Electronic Security Services is provided to ATMs and in case of trouble, such as when cash in the ATM becomes jammed or when bank statements are not provided to users, the security staff is dispatched to respond to the trouble.
ALSOK periodically collect cash stocked in ATMs and also replenish before it runs out. The collected cash is then counted and checked in our Cash Management Centers.
Also, ALSOK propose and implement cash management planning services—including determining when cash should be collected and the amount of cash to be replenished—to further increase efficiency.
At the same time, Electronic Security Services is provided to ATMs and in case of trouble, such as when cash in the ATM becomes jammed or when bank statements are not provided to users, the security staff is dispatched to respond to the trouble.
Cash Deposit Machine On-line System
Supermarkets, pachinko parlors and gas stations that have entered into a service contract use the cash deposit machines installed in their offices, which then ALSOK safely and efficiently transfer their daily sales’ proceeds to a designated bank account on behalf. Specifically, it works as follows.
Flow of Cash Deposit Machine On-line System
After the day’s close of business at contracted stores, clients deposit their daily sales’ proceeds into the cash deposit machine installed in their business office.
The cash deposit machine automatically calculates the amount of cash deposited and transmits the information to ALSOK via telephone line.
Based on the deposit data, ALSOK transfers the amount to the designated bank account on the following business day.
Using ALSOK’s Cash Transportation Vehicle, cash is collected from the store’s deposit machine on the most efficient schedule. 
ALSOK also offers a number of services other than security. The Total Building Management Services business covers cleaning management, environmental hygiene management, facility management and telephone reception services. The Disaster Prevention Services business includes the inspection and installation of fire extinguishers and related equipment and sales of various disaster prevention equipment and gear, as well as sales of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Also included is an immediate dispatch service that sends security staff to the scene of car accidents upon request.
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