Community Control Room helps to recover suspicious vehicle
The Community Control Room (CCR) played an integral part in a recent arrest after a suspicious vehicle was identified and the relevant security stakeholders were notified. The CCR was established by Fidelity ADT a few years ago and has since become a platform by which community security entities can share important information such as reporting […]
Durban based Community Control Room curbs crime
The Durban based Community Control Room (CCR), launched by Fidelity ADT a few years ago, has recently been refurbished. The CCR provides a central communication platform that has successfully enhanced the effectiveness of information sharing for various Neighbourhood Watches (NHW) and Community Policing Forums (CPF). “The key function of the CCR is to facilitate communication […]
New hi-tech security camera in Theesecombe community
A small community in Port Elizabeth can now rest assured in knowing that brand-new security cameras are on duty to protect them. Two license plate recognition (LPR) cameras were installed for the Theesecombe Residents Association earlier this month. “LPR cameras have already proved their value in incidents across the country and the Theesecombe residents approached […]
Suspect nabbed twice after returning to the scene of the crime
Returning to the scene of the crime turned out to be a very bad idea for one suspect, when he was apprehended in Hermanus earlier this week (Tuesday 15 September 2020) when he went back to the same area where he had committed a burglary hours earlier. “The Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) camera team spotted […]
ATM crimes – Plett residents warned to be alert
Residents and visitors to Plettenberg Bay have been warned of an apparent increased occurrence of ATM crimes and ‘card swapping’. It follows incidents in and around town, as reported 1in the media recently. A similar warning of ATM crimes have also recently been reported in the popular coastal town of Hermanus. One popular modus operandi […]
Cellphone snatching the new trend
Lockdown has spurred a new trend in opportunistic crime – cellphone snatching. Linda Goodenough, community development manager for Fidelity ADT says the number of stolen phones has increased dramatically since lockdown. She says the situation has heightened with the increased levels of load shedding. She offers residents the following advice to keep safe: Make sure […]
Suspects arrested after Walmer stabbing and robbery
Police have taken two suspects into custody in connection with a stabbing incident in Walmer, on Friday 11 September 2020. “Two of our armed response officers (Emile Kleynhans and Ross Solomon) were on patrol in the Kamma Park area when they were flagged down by a member of the public who told them of a […]
Three Hermanus arrests in one week
A local armed response officer managed to apprehend three suspects in the space of one week, after responding to two separate alarm activations in Aberdeen and Flower Streets respectively. “In the first incident on Sunday, 30 August armed response officer Ian Cooke responded to an alarm activation at a shop in Aberdeen Street. The officer […]
10 situations which can leave you vulnerable to criminals
The majority of South Africans know that crime is a reality and becoming a victim can happen to anyone. The impunity with which criminals operate does not require the cover of darkness – residents are just as vulnerable in broad daylight. There are, however, ways to protect yourself and your family and be less of […]
The 6 most common ways criminals get into homes
Our homes are supposed to be our safehavens, places of peace and relaxation, happy memories and stability. Unfortunately, with crime levels as high as they are most South Africans actually live in a constant state of stress – at home, at work and even on holiday. One way to create better peace of mind at […]