Estate complex domestics urged to be safety conscious |
Living in an Estate or a complex can give residents the false impression that security is not a priority. Over the last four weeks there have been a number of incidents in secure complexes and estates in the Benoni area which have raised a red flag. In one instance an armed robbery took place at […]
Fidelity ADT and Vumacam join forces to place an eye on crime
Fidelity ADT has recently partnered strategically with Vumacam to roll out a surveillance network of cameras across a number of Southern suburbs starting with the Glenvista and Mulbarton areas. 27 poles in total with 27 License Plate recognition (LPR) cameras and 54 overview cameras will be erected. This camera project will completely ring-fence Bassonia, Glenvista, […]
Surviving a “blue light” kidnapping |
A recent feature on Carte Blanche has highlighted a new frightening criminal tactic where suspects impersonate police officers and end up kidnapping and robbing unsuspecting drivers en route to a destination. Linda Goodenough, Community Development Manager for Fidelity ADT says the majority of cases have been reported on the R59 so motorists on this highway […]
Awareness of construction in your neighbourhood
An increase in the number of house break ins, armed robberies and theft at homes in the Parkhurst, Parkwood, Parktown North, Dunkeld and Melrose North areas over the past two months has highlighted the importance of remaining vigilant when contractors are working in your neighbourhood. In July and August Fidelity ADT recorded 14 incidents within […]
Criminals beware – cameras never sleep
Combine LPR camera technology with specialised on the ground security intervention and you have a winning formula. The decision by Mayberry Park residents to reinforce their community security with additional resources and technology is definitely starting to pay dividends. This week Fidelity ADT’s Specialist Intervention Unit carried out some pro-active stand off’s in Mayberry Park […]
Abandoned homes pose security risk for suburb residents
Abandoned homes in many suburbs across Johannesburg pose a security risk to residents in the area. This week Fidelity ADT’s Specialised Intervention Unit joined Mondeor SAPS and members of the Community Policing Forum to check on some of the abandoned homes in the area. Linda Goodenough, Community Development Manager for Fidelity ADT says the problem […]
How to make sure your electric fence is doing its job
It is not uncommon to see properties without any form of perimeter protection in South Africa, but it certainly is not the norm as an unprotected perimeter is an open invitation to criminals. Walling or palisade fencing, often reinforced with electric fencing and other security systems are most common for homeowners. Complexes are also commonly […]
Women’s Month 2020 – Empower our women to keep them safe
It is up to each and every one of us to find ways to empower our country’s women and keep them safe. This is an important consideration for Women’s Month. August sees South Africa commemorate the Women’s march, which took place on the 9th of August 1956 in Pretoria. The marchers’ aims were to protest […]
‘Fake’ gun used in Stellenbosch wine robbery
Three suspects were arrested on Thursday night (23 July 2020) shortly after they allegedly used an imitation firearm to rob a resident at a local block of flats. “One of our armed response officers received a message on a community alert platform indicating that the resident at Lavanda Flats had been robbed of a […]
Butterfly World suspects nabbed before they could ‘fly away’
Police have taken two suspects into custody after they allegedly tried to burgle the popular Butterfly World on the R44 near Klapmuts this weekend. “One of our armed response officers responded to an alarm signal just after 3am on Saturday morning and went to investigate,” says Verena Hulme, Cape Town North district manager at […]