Be safe when going back to school this Youth Month
Life is slowly returning to “normal” under Level 3 of the national lockdown, with children starting to head back to school and many more people to work. While this is a positive move in Youth Month, the sad reality of the lifting of lockdown restrictions is that criminals are also back to their routine. […]
This is not the time to downgrade your security
The national lockdown has had a positive effect on crime levels in the country, with Police Minister Bheki Cele confirming early in April that there had been a significant drop in serious and violent crimes since lockdown started on March 27. While this is good news, we would like to warn residents and businesses […]
AI is transforming the security industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic, fictional concept. The truth is we are living the future now. We are living in the fourth industrial revolution, digitisation, and the security industry is embracing digital transformation. So how is AI changing the security industry? Security companies are using AI and Internet of Things (IoT) in […]
Key stakeholders experience the rigorous training our armed response officers go
Industry stakeholders from SNIPR, the software specialists behind both the popular and effective License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras, were recently invited to join Fidelity ADT for a training session at the Colt Shooting Range in Redcliffe. “The SNIPR team got to experience first-hand the rigorous training our officers go through and got a better understanding […]
URGENT NOTICE: Operations during the Covid-19 lockdown
Our armed response officers will still be on duty when the 21-day lockdown period starts on Thursday. Some of our back-office and admin support services will be scaled back, and we have put contingency measures in place to keep all our staff safe and healthy. Our commitment to keep you safe remains unchanged, and we […]
Housebound? Keep security top of mind
Many people have had to change their Easter travel plans due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Crime picks up over Easter so whether staying at home or travelling a short distance to visit family, homeowners must remain vigilant about home security. Traditionally, criminals take advantage of empty homes and quieter streets over the Easter period. But […]
Fidelity Services Group tightens up precautions and service (COVID-19)
The health and safety of all South Africans is a top priority during the current national state of disaster. The Fidelity Services Group has taken a number of decisive steps to ensure the safety of employees and customers during this challenging time. The group’s actions are aligned with the recommendations from our President and the […]
Concerning rise in household stress levels
This month News 24 reported a concerning increase in the number of gender based violence incidents. Precious Robinson, chairperson of SACSoWACH, a coalition of 33 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), which is supporting the Department of Health with its coronavirus response, expressed their concern and were quoted as saying, “The national government’s gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide […]
Make safety part of your outdoor fitness plan
Thousands of people are using the warmer weather to train outdoors – whether for personal fitness goals, or to prepare for that next big marathon or cycle challenge. Whatever the driving motivation might be, it is important to be safe and to make personal safety part of your training regime. Fidelity ADT encourages residents to […]
Roses are red, violets are blue, make safety a priority too
It’s the month of love, and what better way to celebrate it than to prioritise your safety and of those loved ones around you. A good place to start is to make sure everyone in your household knows exactly what to do in case of an emergency. Assessing your property and doing a thorough check […]