Wynberg neighbour helps in arrest of cellphone thief
A suspect was arrested in Wynberg last week (Wednesday 22 July 2021) after he allegedly stole a phone from an address in the area. His actions were recorded by a neighbour, and this information proved instrumental in finding and apprehending the suspect. “One of our officers was alerted to a reported theft from an address […]
Hermanus residents warned of new crime trend
Home owners in and around Hermanus have been urged to test their residential securities, following reports of a new crime trend appearing in the area. A number of incidents have been reported where suspects gained access to homes via the roof, warns armed response company Fidelity ADT. “From the information that is available to us, […]
Workplace fire alarms – how often do you test them?
Office and building managers have a responsibility to ensure that staff members are properly protected by a fire alarm system that is regularly tested, and working in the way it should. These systems require constant tests, maintenance and care, in the same way that any home security system should be tested and fixed, says industrial […]
Workplace fire alarms – how often do you test them?
Office and building managers have a responsibility to ensure that staff members are properly protected by a fire alarm system that is regularly tested, and working in the way it should. These systems require constant tests, maintenance and care, in the same way that any home security system should be tested and fixed, says industrial […]
Women’s Month 2021 – Honour our women by protecting them
COVID19 is not the only pandemic that our country is battling. The scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) continues to take a heavy toll, costing our economy billions each year and claiming more than 2700 lives since the year 2000 according to some estimates. “It is clear that we need to do more to honour the […]
Stolen vehicle located by security cameras outside Stellenbosch
A suspected stolen vehicle was seized by police outside Stellenbosch this week after it was allegedly stolen in Grassy Park in June. “The theft of the vehicle was reported to police last month, and the car’s details were loaded onto the network of licence plate recognition (LPR) cameras that cover a large part of the […]
Three suspects involved in business robbery apprehended
Three suspects involved in a cross pavement cash robbery this morning at a garage in Oudtshoorn have been apprehended and arrested. Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity Services Group, said the incident happened at around 11:00 this morning when his teams were collecting cash from a garage business owner in the area. The officers were approached […]
Stand Together, Team Work
Safety and security starts at home, and an effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones is by working closely with your neighbours to make your suburb safe. “Well coordinated community safety efforts allow the police and other law enforcement agencies to better deploy their resources in a way that protects larger areas. It […]
Private security under pressure
Fidelity Specialised teams and air support mobilised to assist with the current situation of looting across the country during social unrest. Commenting on the violence and state of lawlessness that started in KwaZulu Natal and is now spilling over into a number of areas in Gauteng and other areas, Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity […]
Stand Together, Team Work
Safety and security starts at home, and an effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones is by working closely with your neighbours to make your suburb safe. “Well coordinated community safety efforts allow the police and other law enforcement agencies to better deploy their resources in a way that protects larger areas. […]