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 […]
Suspect caught after robbing PE student
A suspect was apprehended shortly after he and an accomplice allegedly robbed a student at knifepoint. “We received a panic alarm signal from a student residence on Govan Mbeki street (on Thursday 17 September 2020 at around 20h37) and sent an armed response officer to investigate,” says Ryan Britz, Port Elizabeth branch manager for Fidelity […]
Community Control Room helps to recover suspicious vehicle
The Community Control Room (CCR) played an integral part in a recent arrest after a suspicious vehicle was identified and the relevant security stakeholders were notified. The CCR was established by Fidelity ADT a few years ago and has since become a platform by which community security entities can share important information such as reporting […]
Durban based Community Control Room curbs crime
The Durban based Community Control Room (CCR), launched by Fidelity ADT a few years ago, has recently been refurbished. The CCR provides a central communication platform that has successfully enhanced the effectiveness of information sharing for various Neighbourhood Watches (NHW) and Community Policing Forums (CPF). “The key function of the CCR is to facilitate communication […]
New hi-tech security camera in Theesecombe community
A small community in Port Elizabeth can now rest assured in knowing that brand-new security cameras are on duty to protect them. Two license plate recognition (LPR) cameras were installed for the Theesecombe Residents Association earlier this month. “LPR cameras have already proved their value in incidents across the country and the Theesecombe residents approached […]
Suspect nabbed twice after returning to the scene of the crime
Returning to the scene of the crime turned out to be a very bad idea for one suspect, when he was apprehended in Hermanus earlier this week (Tuesday 15 September 2020) when he went back to the same area where he had committed a burglary hours earlier. “The Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) camera team spotted […]
Suspects arrested after Walmer stabbing and robbery
Police have taken two suspects into custody in connection with a stabbing incident in Walmer, on Friday 11 September 2020. “Two of our armed response officers (Emile Kleynhans and Ross Solomon) were on patrol in the Kamma Park area when they were flagged down by a member of the public who told them of a […]
Three Hermanus arrests in one week
A local armed response officer managed to apprehend three suspects in the space of one week, after responding to two separate alarm activations in Aberdeen and Flower Streets respectively. “In the first incident on Sunday, 30 August armed response officer Ian Cooke responded to an alarm activation at a shop in Aberdeen Street. The officer […]
URGENT NOTICE: Operations during the Covid-19 lockdown
Our armed response officers will still be on duty when the 21-day lockdown period starts on Thursday. Some of our back-office and admin support services will be scaled back, and we have put contingency measures in place to keep all our staff safe and healthy. Our commitment to keep you safe remains unchanged, and we […]