Hout Bay suspects arrested after attempted break-in
A resident on Rochea Close raised the alarm this week, when he saw two unidentified suspects attempting to break into a property next door. Police and armed response officers were able to later track down the suspects and arrest them. “One of our armed response officers was busy patrolling the area on Wednesday afternoon (18 […]
Criminal elements keep Hermanus CCTV teams busy
Four suspects were arrested in and around Hermanus in separate incidents recently, and in each case the town’s network of CCTV security cameras proved instrumental. “The Hermanus Public Protection team monitors a network of cameras that have been strategically installed all around town. These cameras are valuable tools in identifying crime and they have proven […]
Response from WhatsApp group leads to arrest
Two local armed response officers managed to apprehend a suspect in the Hermanus Industrial area, after responding to an alert from the Hermanus Neighbourhood Watch WhatsApp group. “Our Hermanus control room is linked to several community WhatsApp groups which is used to communicate vital crime related information. These platforms have served as an important tool […]
Support for the Lorraine Neighbourhood Watch
Residents of Port Elizabeth enjoyed a day of good fun last weekend (Sunday 15 November) at a fundraising event organised in aid of the Lorraine Neighbourhood Watch. The day was supported by armed response company Fidelity ADT. “We are always more than happy to support our partners in security and law enforcement, and that is […]
Thieves apprehended and stolen goods recovered
The local South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of two suspected thieves thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. Just before 6pm on the 5th November, the Fidelity ADT Security Monitoring Centre received an alarm activation from a Jeffrey’s Bay home and immediately dispatched Armed Response Officers (ARO), Leslie Solomon […]
Teamwork leads to arrest in Glenwood
The local South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief thanks to the effective teamwork between a Fidelity ADT guard, armed response officer and the Community Control Room (CCR). The CCR was established by Fidelity ADT a few years ago and has since become a platform by which community security entities […]
Blanco security project – an example of great teamwork
Role-players in a local community security project say their teamwork approach should serve as an example to other communities. The Blanco Neighbourhood Watch (BNW) has partnered with armed response company Fidelity ADT. “We are delighted with the pro-active efforts from the BNW who has been excellent in getting this project off the ground successfully. We […]
Jewellery stores targeted by armed robbers
Video surveillance footage has been shared on social media platforms following a spate of recent armed jewellery store robberies in Durban. This has brought real cause for concern especially as the festive season approaches and KwaZulu-Natal’s district manager for Fidelity ADT, Vaughan Pillay, advises residents to take note and to be vigilant. “The festive season […]
New Germany security initiative a great success
Fidelity ADT recently partnered with residents from the Berkshire Downs Active Residents (BDAR) association to make New Germany a safe place. Due to the increase in crime and as a result of falling victim to crime, New Germany resident Mervin Moodley decided to launch Active Residents of South Africa (Arosa), with the Berkshire Downs Active […]
Port Shepstone suspect nabbed
The Port Shepstone 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 Monitoring Centre received a panic signal from a local business in Bazley Street and immediately dispatched Armed Response Officer (ARO), Christopher Zulu, who arrived at the […]