A passion for security and for people
Women’s Month puts the spotlight on the many inspiring women across our nation, doing amazing things in their communities and their lines of work. One such example is Vanessa Heugh, who has spent the past 15 years working in residential security and armed response. “If you ask me why I do it, my answer would […]
Suspects nabbed in Mount Road past curfew, with ‘stolen’ copper pipes
Police in Mount Road took two suspects into custody recently after they were intercepted by patrolling armed response officers, while walking through the area. “One of the controllers at the Community Information Centre (CIC) requested increased visibility by armed response officers around the Mount Road area,” explains Ryan Britz, Port Elizabeth branch manager for Fidelity […]
Morningside thief apprehended
The Mayville South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. In the evening of the 25th August, the Fidelity ADT Security Monitoring Centre received an alarm activation from a Morningside home after the garage beam was activated and immediately dispatched Armed […]
Forest Hill Watch receives welcome donation
Visibility is a key element of the effectiveness of any neighbourhood watch. If residents see the Watch in action and if criminals see that patrols are actively being carried out, it can make a massive difference to keeping a community safe. A donation provided to the Forest Hill Neighbourhood Watch in Port Elizabeth, says its […]
Community Control Room’s proactive approach leads to arrest
The Community Control Room (CCR) played an integral part in a recent arrest after a suspect was apprehended by a Fidelity ADT officer in Kloof. 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 incidents, […]
Armed Robbery foiled at Cresta Shopping Centre
The quick reactions of a Fidelity ADT Security Officer have foiled an attempted robbery at Cresta Shopping Centre today. According to Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity Services Group, approximately six armed suspects entered the centre via entrance 2 and proceeded to one of the retail outlets where they held up the store’s staff. The Fidelity […]
Increase in hijackings shows importance of vigilance
The increase in the number of car hijackings over the past 8 years shows the importance of driver vigilance, at all times. The comment comes from one of South Africa’s largest armed response companies, in response to recently released crime stats. In its September report, the SAPS announced that 16 026 incidents had been reported during the […]
Early morning Welgemoed trespassers removed within minutes
Two alleged trespassers were removed from a residential complex in Welgemoed, just minutes after they were spotted by cameras in the area (around 02h50, Friday 13 August 2021). “Security cameras monitored by Welgemoed Safe picked up the two men running into the complex along Sturke Street. Armed response officers in the area were alerted to […]
Weekend West Coast incidents
A suspect was arrested in Saldanha on the weekend, after an alleged break-in at an address in the area. “We were alerted that two unidentified men were trying to gain access to a home on Jaffe Street on Saturday afternoon (14 August 2021, around 1.31pm) and sent an armed response officer to investigate. When he […]
Press Release
An armed response officer on patrol in Paarl Rock this past Saturday helped arrest a suspect, after he allegedly robbed a property in the area. Our officer was patrolling on Saturday afternoon when he saw the unidentified person walking in the street, carrying bags and heavy equipment. The person’s demeanor raised suspicion and he also […]