SNP security officer, Mr Gol Amari, was awarded the prestigious Australian Security Valour Medal for displaying exceptional bravery at the Australian Security Medals Foundation Inc. (ASMF) awards night on 25 February 2012.
NSW Police Deputy Commissioner, Mr Nick Kaldas presented three Australian Security Medals for recognition of security operatives for outstanding act/s and/or action/s demonstrating valour, courage and decisiveness above and beyond the ‘call of duty’.
In September 2011, Gol Amiri saved the life of a young man.
Whilst patrolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Gol witnessed a man climbing the barbed wire between the train line and roadway. He immediately seized the man from behind preventing him from jumping. During the struggle Gol sustained numerous cuts to his arms and upper body.
The man, bleeding profusely, identified himself as an aids carrier with nothing to live for. Despite the possibility of contracting the HIV virus, Gol held the young man until emergency services arrived.
A comprehensive medical examination has revealed that Gol has not contracted HIV AIDS.
Managing Director of SNP, Tom Roche, praised Gol Amari for using his skills, intellect and initiative and for making a difference to the community and the Australian society and ultimately exemplifying excellence in security.
“We are proud of Gol for being committed to keeping our community safe, exercising due diligence and displaying exceptional bravery in an extremely perilous situation. He acted courageously and responsibly, endangering his own life to save another life,” says Roche.
Gol was a very modest recipient acknowledging that he is part of a team environment, all of whom deserve high praise for their everyday activity, and also felt honored to be in the company of such high calibre nominees from across the industry.
The team at SNP Security would also like to congratulate; Paul Maihi, Head of Crisis and Security Management, Westpac, Paul Retter, Executive Director, Office of Transport Security and Darren Kane, Director of Corporate Security & Investigations, Telstra Corporation for their awards in recognition of service to the industry.
The award event held at Sydney Town Hall was attended by over 250 people, including a number of dignitaries, such as the NSW Police Deputy Commissioner, Mr Nick Kaldas, ASMF patron, Major General Greg Melick and the Registrar of the Security Professionals Registry, Mr Steve Mark.