Security International

29/09/2015

Volkswagen to recall 11 million cars September 29 2015 at 11:43am By Andreas Cremer Comment on this story . Volkswagen is set to recall around 11 million diesel-powered vehicles. Wolfsburg, Germany - Volkswagen has signalled that it plans recall up to 11 million vehicles as it tries to address the s…

29/09/2015

Vehicle Safety Tips:

1. Do not leave your car unattended.
2. Avoid leaving valuables inside your car where a passer-by can
easily view it.
3. Do not leave your log book in the car.
4. Plan your routes and take alternative routes even if it might
take a bit longer. Know your high crime zones.
5. Install an alarm system and tracker device.
6. Park your car in a well-lit place and avoid parking in dark places
as this is conducive for criminal activities.
7. Etch your vehicle’s VIN on all windows.
8. Have your vehicle sprayed with micro dots (which contains your
vehicle’s details one every body panel). Make sure this is not
easily visible to naked eye.
9. Avoid parking your vehicle on the roadside when visiting
friends/family but if there’s no other option, park your car in
gear and the wheels turned full towards the pavement or any
obstruction as this makes it difficult for thieves to tow your
vehicle.
10. If your car is bumped and you feel threatened, go to a
populated place or nearest place of safety or call the police |
immediately for assistance.

28/08/2015

Ten police officers from the Tactical Response Team have been charged with the torture and murder of a civilian.

Johannesburg - Ten police officers from the Tactical Response Team (TRT) in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni, have been charged with the torture and murder of a civilian – in yet another case of…

28/08/2015

A Nigerian man was arrested after he handed an undercover cop 2kg of co***ne to transport to Mauritius.

Johannesburg - A Nigerian national was expected to appear in the Jeppe Magistrate’s Court on charges of dealing in drugs after he was nabbed in a police sting operation in Johannesburg, the…

05/05/2015

The thin blue line is very stretched in KZN, with many police stations serving huge communities with too few officers. Durban - The thin blue line is increasingly stretched in KwaZulu-Natal, with many police stations serving huge communities with too few officers - who often have insufficient…

07/04/2015

Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of two police officers on the N3 in Modderfontein. Johannesburg - Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of two police officers on the N3 highway in Modderfontein and that of a colleague at Park Station in…

24/02/2015

CRIME ALERT WARNING : PREVENT ROBBERY
ROBBERY WITHIN BRIGHTON BEACH POLICING AREA A CONCERN

PREVENT ROBBERY

Robbery is the taking of another's property by force or threat of violence. It is a crime in which there is always a confrontation between the victim and offender. Muggers try to frighten or intimidate their victims in order to gain physical and psychological control over them to take your personal belongings.
What is common robbery? It is the use of violence or the threat of violence, whether verbal or by means of actions, without a weapon, to gain control over your person’s property.
What is aggravated robbery? It is the use of an object to threaten a person with such as a brick, stick, broken bottle, knife or firearm that can cause injury or death to gain control over another
person’s property.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

■Pay attention to your surroundings and avoid distractions.
■Walk near the curb, on the side closest to and facing oncoming traffic. This decreases the risk of someone in a car coming from behind you and grabbing you or your bag, and gives you a better angle to seeing into doorways alleys and a better path to escape if attacked.
■Do not walk in the street whilst texting, talking on your phone, or listening to music through headphones or ear piece.
■If confronted by a perpetrator/s adhere to his/their request/s. Do not challenge them; hand over the demanded item/items. They will not hesitate to hurt you to get what they want.
■Do not use bushy areas or stairways, rather use a public road.
■Do not wear expensive jewellery as bling attracts criminals.
■Avoid dangerous parts of a town or area, especially at night areas with little foot traffic areas are especially risky.
■Do not walk in the street whilst intoxicated.
■Avoid carrying large amounts of cash on your person; rather utilize debit card facilities or make use of internet transfers (ETF).
■ do not carry paperwork with you that reveals your personal address or details.
■If you are visiting a new location, find out in advance the safest and quickest route prior to departure, Also ask for beacons along the way so you can make sure you are moving in the right direction.
■Do not carry any identification tag attached to your house keys such as your physical address or mobile number.
■If you predominantly travel by foot attach a whistle to your handbag or belt to which have easy access. Blow short, yet loud breaths through your whistle this will serve as an alarm and attract attention towards yourself as a call for help.
■Always have a short peep over your shoulder, alternate just to make sure you are not being followed. If you suspect that you are being followed change direction, move towards a group of people or enter a shopping complex.

Kind Regards
Captain Louise Le Roux
Sub-Section Commander
Media Monitoring
SAPS, Brighton beach

30/12/2014

CRIME ALERT WARNING
CRIME EXPECTD TO SPIKE 31st DECEMBER and 1st JANUARY
Wednesday it will be the last day of the year, and with the rush kicking in purchase those last items on your list for your New Year’s celebration functions which some will host or attend on the 31st of December or 1st of January, we tend to forget that these two days are when criminals “cash in” on the lay back mood of community members to be vigilant as the rush to finish our preparations to welcome in the year consumes us. Vehicle related crimes are expected to spike including house robberies, hijackings, common robberies and aggravated robberies.
Here are some guidelines to follow to minimize you falling prey to those with criminal intentions as we enter the New Year;
●Make a list of items that are to be purchased, if possible get another person or two to share the responsibilities of shopping for items, it will decrease your levels of stress and allow you to be more vigilant when you go shopping in a calm manner.
●If you are hosting a function at our home ensure that your guests are aware of what safety measure you wish for them to adhere to. Let the children know that they cannot open the gate to the premises and rome the streets. Ensure that gates to your premises and house door gates are locked. Ensure that there is sufficient light at the venue when using the outside yard area. Criminals can pounce on you and your guest from the most vulnerable area of your home. Do not ignore the barks of your dogs. If you have the services of a security company ensure that your guests are aware of the places your panic alarms are situated for emergency purposes. Also ensure that you lock the garage as these are also easy access routes to the inside of your home if there is a door leading to your yard or living area. Also ask your guests who have to use the verge as parking area to ensure that they have secured their vehicles and the content there of.
●When visiting public places like shopping malls, your local butchery, liquor store or grocer ensure that you take the necessary precautions to ensure your car is locked securely. Wind windows always up and ensure that all doors to your vehicle are locked. Face your vehicle when activating your vehicle alarm system ensuring that you hear the alarm being activated, view and hear the door locking and that you can see the indicators flashing confirming activation. Also before walking away watch your vehicle for a few second to ensure that your locking device has not been deactivated (remote jamming) Invest in a vehicle tracking/security device, this could assist the SAPS to trace or even recover your stolen vehicle. A crime deterrent to consider is to install mechanical devices that lock the steering wheel, column and brakes. Do not leave your identification document or any accounts with private information lying around inside your car or console, your expose yourself to becoming a victim of identify fraud if your vehicle is broken into or stolen.
●Ensure that you have your vehicle keys on hand before you arrive at your vehicle, take them out of your hands or pants pocket before leaving the mall, butchery, grocer or banking hall; while you stand fidgeting around for your keys you could be robbed or hijacked. When entering your car, immediately lock all doors.
●When visiting the beach, take only the required amount of cash with you.
Do not leave valuables lying around in your motor vehicle. Ensure you lock your car and that all windows are closed. Do not take your handbag or wallet with you. Take a plastic bag with you, if possible one that has a zip-seal. Place your valuables such as motor vehicle keys, cash and mobile phone inside the plastic bag. Bury the plastic bag in the sand when you go swimming. Place an object over the hole you have dug and use it as a beacon so you can find your belongings upon your return. PS: don’t make a fuss when digging the hole and attract attention to yourself, and look around to see if someone is watching you.This little tip could prevent you from having to walk home, should thieves find your motor vehicle key amongst your belongings.
●Rather use debit or credit cards than large amount of cash.
●Be aware of your surroundings at all time. If you suspect that you are being followed at a shopping venue immediately make your way to the security or manager, and if you suspect that you are being followed while travelling in your vehicle drive directly to your nearest police station.
●Do not drink and drive; it is against the law to do so but you also make yourself more vulnerable to being hijacked, and when you walk the streets intoxicated you expose yourself to being robbed.
This Crime Awareness Information is sponsored by ADT Security Services (Pty) Ltd.
Kind Regards
Captain Louise Le Roux
Sub-Section Commander
Media Monitoring
SAPS, BRIGHTON BEACH
CRIME ALERT WARNING
CRIME EXPECTD TO SPIKE 31st DECEMBER and 1st JANUARY

Wednesday it will be the last day of the year, and with the rush kicking in purchase those last items on your list for your New Year’s celebration functions which some will host or attend on the 31st of December or 1st of January, we tend to forget that these two days are when criminals “cash in” on the lay back mood of community members to be vigilant as the rush to finish our preparations to welcome in the year consumes us. Vehicle related crimes are expected to spike including house robberies, hijackings, common robberies and aggravated robberies.

Here are some guidelines to follow to minimize you falling prey to those with criminal intentions as we enter the New Year;

●Make a list of items that are to be purchased, if possible get another person or two to share the responsibilities of shopping for items, it will decrease your levels of stress and allow you to be more vigilant when you go shopping in a calm manner.
●If you are hosting a function at our home ensure that your guests are aware of what safety measure you wish for them to adhere to. Let the children know that they cannot open the gate to the premises and rome the streets. Ensure that gates to your premises and house door gates are locked. Ensure that there is sufficient light at the venue when using the outside yard area. Criminals can pounce on you and your guest from the most vulnerable area of your home. Do not ignore the barks of your dogs. If you have the services of a security company ensure that your guests are aware of the places your panic alarms are situated for emergency purposes. Also ensure that you lock the garage as these are also easy access routes to the inside of your home if there is a door leading to your yard or living area. Also ask your guests who have to use the verge as parking area to ensure that they have secured their vehicles and the content there of.
●When visiting public places like shopping malls, your local butchery, liquor store or grocer ensure that you take the necessary precautions to ensure your car is locked securely. Wind windows always up and ensure that all doors to your vehicle are locked. Face your vehicle when activating your vehicle alarm system ensuring that you hear the alarm being activated, view and hear the door locking and that you can see the indicators flashing confirming activation. Also before walking away watch your vehicle for a few second to ensure that your locking device has not been deactivated (remote jamming) Invest in a vehicle tracking/security device, this could assist the SAPS to trace or even recover your stolen vehicle. A crime deterrent to consider is to install mechanical devices that lock the steering wheel, column and brakes. Do not leave your identification document or any accounts with private information lying around inside your car or console, your expose yourself to becoming a victim of identify fraud if your vehicle is broken into or stolen.
●Ensure that you have your vehicle keys on hand before you arrive at your vehicle, take them out of your hands or pants pocket before leaving the mall, butchery, grocer or banking hall; while you stand fidgeting around for your keys you could be robbed or hijacked. When entering your car, immediately lock all doors.
●When visiting the beach, take only the required amount of cash with you.
Do not leave valuables lying around in your motor vehicle. Ensure you lock your car and that all windows are closed. Do not take your handbag or wallet with you. Take a plastic bag with you, if possible one that has a zip-seal. Place your valuables such as motor vehicle keys, cash and mobile phone inside the plastic bag. Bury the plastic bag in the sand when you go swimming. Place an object over the hole you have dug and use it as a beacon so you can find your belongings upon your return. PS: don’t make a fuss when digging the hole and attract attention to yourself, and look around to see if someone is watching you.This little tip could prevent you from having to walk home, should thieves find your motor vehicle key amongst your belongings.
●Rather use debit or credit cards than large amount of cash.
●Be aware of your surroundings at all time. If you suspect that you are being followed at a shopping venue immediately make your way to the security or manager, and if you suspect that you are being followed while travelling in your vehicle drive directly to your nearest police station.
●Do not drink and drive; it is against the law to do so but you also make yourself more vulnerable to being hijacked, and when you walk the streets intoxicated you expose yourself to being robbed.

This Crime Awareness Information is sponsored by ADT Security Services (Pty) Ltd.

Kind Regards
Captain Louise Le Roux
Sub-Section Commander
Media Monitoring
SAPS, BRIGHTON BEACH

29/11/2014

Do you have an I.C.E (Incase of Emergency) contact programmed into you phone? Easy to find emergency contact information is crucial to first responders in a emergency. Ensure you program yours today

29/11/2014

http://northglennews.co.za/54755/high-risk-load-shedding-weekend/

Eskom has targeted the weekend to conduct load shedding on purpose so as to limit the impact on the economy.

29/11/2014

Today we should take a moment to appreciate our hard working local SAPS. Apart from Security companies, they play a vital role in crime prevention in our lives. Thank you South African Police Services