Domestic staff members should be your partners in home security
Home owners spend a lot of time and effort in setting up the best possible armed response and security measures at home, such as burglar bars and security gates and outside alarm beams. The same attention should be paid to vetting domestic staff and equipping them to be able to protect themselves and your property. […]
ATM crimes – Plett residents warned to be alert
Residents and visitors to Plettenberg Bay have been warned of an apparent increased occurrence of ATM crimes and ‘card swapping’. It follows incidents in and around town, as reported 1in the media recently. A similar warning of ATM crimes have also recently been reported in the popular coastal town of Hermanus. One popular modus operandi […]
Cellphone snatching the new trend
Lockdown has spurred a new trend in opportunistic crime – cellphone snatching. Linda Goodenough, community development manager for Fidelity ADT says the number of stolen phones has increased dramatically since lockdown. She says the situation has heightened with the increased levels of load shedding. She offers residents the following advice to keep safe: Make sure […]
10 situations which can leave you vulnerable to criminals
The majority of South Africans know that crime is a reality and becoming a victim can happen to anyone. The impunity with which criminals operate does not require the cover of darkness – residents are just as vulnerable in broad daylight. There are, however, ways to protect yourself and your family and be less of […]
The 6 most common ways criminals get into homes
Our homes are supposed to be our safehavens, places of peace and relaxation, happy memories and stability. Unfortunately, with crime levels as high as they are most South Africans actually live in a constant state of stress – at home, at work and even on holiday. One way to create better peace of mind at […]
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 […]