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 […]
Fidelity ADT clinches two accolades
Fidelity ADT’s Durban branch were recently awarded two Golden Arrow Awards for ‘the security company doing the most to combat crime’ and for ‘the best security company’ in PMR.africa’s Leaders and Achievers survey. The awards were presented at the Fidelity ADT Pinetown offices on Tuesday, 27 October. The coveted PMR Diamond and Golden Arrow awards […]
Kragga Kamma Park implements new CCTV cameras
A local community in Port Elizabeth received new security cameras from a private security company this week following a request for a security assessment earlier this year. “We were initially asked to conduct a security assessment and determined that a CCTV solution, once strategically placed, could make a positive impact in the fight against crime […]
A new era for Hermanus as a public safety initiative kicks off in November
Localised security and public safety efforts are instrumental in keeping any town and community safe. The involvement of the police and local armed response companies, together with dedicated volunteer patrollers and community organisations creates a winning recipe for the fight against crime. This ‘recipe’ will get a brand new taste for Hermanus, starting in November. […]
Arrested Hout Bay suspect linked with a second incident
A suspect was arrested in Hout Bay last week (Wednesday 14 October 2020 at around 12h30) after he allegedly trespassed at a property in the area. He was later connected to a separate attempted break-in which had happened in Llandudno earlier. “One of our armed response officers monitored a report on the WatchCon radio network […]
Mobile Trailer deployed in Umdloti
A key focus area for private security companies is the importance of showing high visibility in the suburbs in which they operate without compromising on service delivery. Fidelity ADT recently deployed a branded trailer to increase their visibility in Umdloti. “Our recently deployed Fidelity ADT trailer in Umdloti is a means to support our Localised […]
Newlands thief nabbed
The Newlands South African Police Service (SAPS) recently took custody of a suspected thief thanks to the rapid response of a local security company. In the early hours of the morning on the 18th October, the Fidelity ADT Security Monitoring Centre received an alarm activation from a Newlands West home after the owner heard noises […]
Camera operators nab suspects with ‘stolen’ goods
Security camera operators in Hermanus helped in the arrest of two suspects a few days back, after they were found in possession of suspected stolen goods. “The CCTV camera operators at Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) spotted two men late one Sunday night walking towards the Westcliff suburb. Their demeanor raised suspicion and local patrollers were […]