Umbilo SAPS sanitisation a success
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the risks associated with the virus, the Umbilo South African Police Services (SAPS), recently received assistance from the Fidelity Services Group, who provided a complete sanitisation of their facilities. “We are proud to have strong relationships with various community organisations throughout the Durban area and were recently approached by their […]
Residential security measures should include vehicle safety
Residents of George have been reminded that home security measures should also cover vehicles on a property. This follows a recent incident where a Fidelity ADT and Blanco Neighbourhood Watch (BNHW) member were involved in recovering stolen goods after a vehicle was broken into at a Blanco property. “A resident made contact with the BNHW […]
Another Margate trespasser apprehended this month
The Margate South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. The Fidelity ADT Security Monitoring Centre recently received an alarm activation from a Margate youth centre after a manager saw a suspect attempting to break a window to gain entry. Armed […]
Stolen goods recovered in Durban North
Stolen goods were recovered in Ronaldo Road, Glen Hills after two Fidelity ADT officers spotted a suspect carrying a flat screen television in the early hours of the morning recently. “Two of our officers were patrolling in the Durban North area when they noticed two suspicious men, one of whom was carrying a flat screen […]
Historic George site thanks security company for its work
The Old Toll House found at Montagu Pass recently honored a local armed response company for their services in keeping the famous premises safe. Fidelity ADT received the award of appreciation for their contribution to protect the valuable assets that are on site at the Old Toll House. This award was handed over just before […]
Tracking technology has to continually evolve to keep ahead of syndicates
Vehicle and related load theft continues to be a major issue in SA. Â SAPS second quarter Crime Stats clearly illustrate that although there was a definite decline during lockdown, crime trends started to reverse and have slowly returned to normal levels as lockdown eased. By July this year, insurers and tracking companies reported vehicle theft […]
North End theft suspect arrested
A suspect was arrested early on Wednesday morning (around 03.30am, on Wednesday 9 December 2020) on a charge of theft and housebreaking. “Two of our armed response officers were on patrol in North End when they saw three unidentified men walking along Dobson Street. This was before the lifting of the 4am curfew, and our […]
World Aids Day event a success
A community meeting commemorating World Aids Day was held on Tuesday, 1 December at the Pinetown Library Centre and saw various community role players in attendance. The meeting was held to create awareness around HIV/Aids, 16 days of Activism against women and child abuse as well as Gender Based Violence. The event was hosted by […]
Poachers arrested after CCTV intervention
Excellent teamwork between HPP CCTV Operators and patrollers led to the arrest of two suspected poachers in Hermanus recently. “The CCTV camera operators that are part of the Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) team noticed suspicious activity on Sandbaai beach. The operators are connected to patrolling armed response officers and Neighbourhood Watch members, from the control […]
Stolen Tamboerskloof bikes recovered in Oranjezicht
Two suspects were arrested by police early on Friday morning (20 November) after they were spotted in the city bowl with suspected stolen bicycles. “One of our armed response officers was on patrol in the area when he received a call of suspicious activity on Hof Street around 05h31. He was given a description of […]