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Security





           Important:
           Please report all security-related matters
           immediately, without delay.
           A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.
           Onsite Control Contact details:
           011 465 5466  or  076 299 5280.



         #SafetyFirst

         24/7 Security Services has noted a marked increase in the number of
         incidents related to thefts from vehicles in public spaces.
         Thefts are either smash-and-grab related, or break-ins into stationary   Officers of the Month
         vehicles. Generally, thieves target items such as:
         •  purses, handbags and wallets
         •  laptop bags and briefcases                          PETRUS RAMOLOTO – It was
         •  shopping bags                                       one of those rainy nights
         •  gym bags                                            when a resident from 23 Wild
         •  cell phones and tablets.                            Ash called the control room
         The first rule is to keep all personal items out of sight.   due to the fact that there
                                                                was a leak at their house. R/O
         Advice on preventing                                   Petrus responded,  and  on

         smash-and-grabs                                        arrival, discovered that two of
                                                                the roof tiles have shifted and
         Even though it is not always possible to avoid the ‘hotspots’ where   water  was  coming  directly
         criminals prey on unsuspecting motorists, it is possible to reduce the   into  the  bedroom.  Petrus
         risk of becoming a smash-and-grab victim.              climbed on the roof and
         •  Don’t leave items on the seats, floor or anywhere in the vehicle where   found that the roof tiles were missing. He then replaced the
          they can be seen.                                     two tiles that had fallen on the ground and stopped the leak.
         •  Lock all your doors and close the windows when driving.   He took the initiative to try and resolve the problem, showing
         •  Avoid opening your windows or getting involved in discussions with   that he is willing to assist residents when there's a crisis.
          street vendors or anyone handing out flyers.
         •  Constantly be on the lookout for suspicious-looking characters.  DAVID  SETSIBA  –  There
         •  Always be conscious of your surroundings and remain alert when   was  a  shortage  of  a  Shift
          coming to an intersection or stopping your vehicle.   Commander   and   David
         •  Be wary of people loitering at intersections.       raised his hand to take on this
                                                                very stressful responsibility.
         Safety when parking                                    He  worked  for  almost  a
         •  Thieves target car parks – always park your car in parking lots where   month as Shift Commander.
          there is visible security.                            David  did  very  well  after
         •  When parking at night, ensure that you always park in a well-lit area.  having  been  thrown  in  at
         •  Never sit in your vehicle without being conscious of your surroundings.  the deep end. He showed his
         •  Lock your doors and roll up your windows when you park.  good qualities while working
         •  When arriving at a destination, refrain from openly placing valuables   under pressure.
          in the vehicle’s boot – criminals are often watching for easy targets.



            Cyber Security Tip of the Month: Online Shopping

            Online shopping is a quick and   •  Make sure you are the only one spending   Always check that the link you are using
            uncomplicated way to do your shopping,   your money by:            starts with HTTPS. The added ‘s’ is key. A
            but it comes with security risks. Here are   o Using strong passwords   website  starting  with  HTTPS  encrypts
            some tips to ensure safe spending:  o  Being careful about which websites you   the data you put in the website and the
                                               shop at – look for the HTTPS    information you receive so that no one
            •  Never shop from a device that isn’t yours,   o  Never saving your card details in an online   can eavesdrop or tamper with the data
             or  on  a  network  you  don’t  own.  Your   account              flow. If a website doesn’t start with HTTPS,
             data could be copied and harvested by   o  Verifying  your  transactions  weekly  to   don’t give them confidential information
             cybercriminals.                  make sure there is no duplicated or   such as card details, addresses, etc.
                                              incorrect spend on your account.

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