Pinetown copper pipe thief apprehended
The Pinetown South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. The Fidelity ADT Security Control Room recently received an alarm activation from a Pinetown business premises and immediately dispatched Armed Response Officers (ARO), Ntlakhanipho Ntuli and Siphamandla Mabida, who arrived at […]
Hermanus bicycle thief caught
A bicycle thief was apprehended on Wednesday, 31 March following the quick response and intervention from the Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) team. HPP is a ratepayer funded initiative in partnership with Fidelity ADT. “Our CCTV operators spotted suspicious activity at around 03:30 am in the morning after witnessing a suspect walking from Mount Pleasant, entering […]
Smile, you are on camera
Two suspects were apprehended earlier this month after they were spotted by local camera operators. The CCTV camera operators at Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) raised the alarm, and alerted their colleagues to investigate suspicious behaviour in Westcliff. “The CCTV team are trained to be on the lookout for any strange or suspicious behaviour, and to […]
School sanitisation a success
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the risks associated with the virus, Reservoir Hills Secondary School recently received assistance from the Fidelity Services Group, who provided a complete sanitisation of their school. “We have strong relationships with various schools and other community organisations throughout the Durban area and were recently approached by their team who made […]
Hermanus trolley arrests
Two suspects were arrested in town in separate incidents recently, after they were both spotted pushing shopping trolleys. Their behaviour alerted local security officers, which ultimately led to both being arrested by Hermanus SAPS. The first case took place earlier this month, when the CCTV operators at Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) raised the alarm. HPP […]
Reporting crime can reduce crime and save lives
It is a common belief the police and private security companies are on top of crime trends in the areas they patrol, especially since so many incidents are now reported on social media groups. However, simply because an incident of a mugging or car theft is reported on a community Whatsapp group does not make […]
Getting the right help fast is key in an emergency at home
Nobody wants to think about an emergency situation unfolding at home, but the reality is they happen – and often very quickly. Charnel Hattingh, Head of Marketing and Communications for Fidelity ADT, says neighbourhood networks play an important role when it comes to needing help in an emergency. Examples of such networks are neighbourhood watches, […]
SA urged to support its heroes in uniform
Our country is blessed with thousands of brave and hard-working men and women, who spend their days looking after our health and safety. They need our help and cooperation, as we can only succeed if we all work together and take personal responsibility. The call comes from armed response company Fidelity ADT, as South Africa […]
Security officers honored
The United Police Force (UPF) recently visited the Fidelity ADT offices in Pinetown to honor their armed response and guarding officers. This forms part of the UPF’s initiative to honor and thank front line workers across South Africa, including those who have been working tirelessly in the private security industry. Fidelity ADT’s district manager for […]
Hermanus security teams makes four arrests
Excellent team work between armed response and local security teams in Hermanus made sure that four suspects were arrested in recent days, on charges relating to theft and also the possession of drugs and of suspected stolen items. “The three unrelated incidents in which the four suspects were arrested, show the value of a coordinated […]