Page 5 - FourWaysGardens Issue 10 2021

Security

Do not rely

on perimeter

security alone

Safety tips for parents and children: hile perimeter security measures have successfully
• Eyes always open driven down crime in estates, residents need to
o Keep an eye out for loitering strangers and people acting take precautions in their homes. Once criminals
suspiciously. Wgain access to properties within estates, they
o Avoid being distracted by your phone when visiting public often have free rein because residents have become complacent
spaces. about their home security.
• Avoid danger areas
o Avoid situations where you can become separated from your Be sure to lock doors and windows and ensure vehicles are locked –
children or where they can disappear in the masses. even when parked in a garage. Please do not leave valuables lying
o Teach children to only visit well-protected and monitored around, especially where items may be visible to passers-by.
areas where there is a responsible adult nearby.
• Stay in contact 24/7 Security is offering Fourways Gardens Estate residents the

o Instruct children to contact you (or another adult) immediately following competitive options for home alarm systems:
when something goes wrong. Children often try and resolve
situations themselves, which could ultimately endanger their DSC Neo Home Alarm Systems Cost – inclusive of VAT
lives. Indoor wireless system with 2 x door R12 300
o Plans change – but be sure to inform each other if there are contacts and 2 x passives
changes in locations, times etc. Indoor wired system with 2 x door R7 500
• Details matter contacts and 2 x passives
o Children must know their own address, their parents' cell Wireless indoor and outdoor system
phone numbers and other emergency contact numbers. with 2 x door contacts, 2 x passives and R16 500
Teach children this from an early age and 'test' them regularly 2 x outdoor detectors
to ensure that the details are correct. Wired indoor and wireless outdoor
o Use technology, such as tracking apps, to track the movement system with 2 x door contacts, 2 x R14 000
of your children. passives and 2 x outdoor detectors
o Ensure that you have the contact details of your children's
friends and the friends' parents. Often children are reported - All the options have full App functionality to bypass, arm, and disarm
as missing when they are in actual fact visiting friends. the system. They also include geo fencing, user management for the
• When things go wrong master user, and event logs.
o Teach children that when somebody follows them, tries to - Installation subject to site visit.
restrain them, or force them into a car, they must run and - T&Cs apply. Offers valid until 31/12/2021.
scream as loud as they can. Dropping to the ground and - For more information, or to place an order, please contact Ricky Meyer
screaming "this is not my dad," or "this is not my mom" will at customerservice@24-7security.co.za / 011 444 2237.
attract attention from passers-by.

24/7 Security Services is constantly working on improving the security Officer of the Month
at Fourways Gardens Estate. Crime is increasing across Gauteng, and Officer of the month is
we urge residents to remain alert as each individual plays a part in ElSiE MAkgETHA
combatting crime in the estate and surrounding area. Eslie Makgetha has shown great
dedication and commitment to her
SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING: work. Every time she is asked to step in
Please report all security-related matters when there is shortage of supervision,
immediately, without delay. she does it with pride. The price of
success is hard work, dedication to the
A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution. job at hand, and the determination
Onsite Control Contact details: that whether she wins or loses, she tries
011 465 5466 or 076 200 5280 to apply the best of her abilities to the
task at hand.

Fourways Gardens • 3 • November 2021