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Estate News

Autumn Security tipS

Autumn has arrived, and with it comes later sunrises and early
sunsets. 24/7 Security Services encourages everybody to pay special
attention to their personal safety – the reduced daylight, coupled

with intermittent load-shedding, provides criminals with ample
opportunities to commit crimes.

At Home Running and Cycling

• Lock doors, switch lights on and activate beams the moment it Reduced daylight affects most people's exercise schedules. Pay
starts getting dark. special attention to your personal safety when exercising in low
• Ensure that garages and garden shed doors are locked at night. light.
• Criminals don’t want to be seen – motion detection lights are a • Wear light-coloured clothing with reflective detailing. Always
good choice for lighting up dark outdoor areas. ensure that you are visible from the front and the back so that
• Ensure that outdoor lights are not left on during the day. It both directions of traffic can see you.
usually indicates that nobody is home for a prolonged period • Wear a headlamp and runner lights – they will make you more
of time, and criminals scouting for a target will immediately visible and help you see in the dark.
notice. • Stick to well-lit routes as far as possible to reduce your risk of
• If you are away, travelling, motion detection lights or lights with tripping.
day/night sensors on your property are good options. • When running in poor light, always run against the traffic so you
• Ensure that your driveway is well lit and clear of shrubbery can see any potential dangers coming. You're much more likely
where criminals can hide. to be able to get out of the way of cars or road users quickly, if
• Keep flashlights and extra batteries in your home and car in you can see them first.
case of an emergency. • Be aware of headlights – if you see flashes of light coming round
• Test your electric fence and panic alarms regularly. a corner or towards you on a busy road, avoid crossing until the
vehicle has passed.
#SafetyFirst • There is a certain amount of safety in numbers – exercise with a
friend or in a group.
• Please keep copies of all employees’ ID documents – this • Always tell somebody where you are going and be specific
includes everybody who has access to or works at your home. regarding routes and directions.
The information must include the names and contact details of • Carry some form of identification on you so that any bystanders
relatives. will know who you are and who to contact in case of an
• 24/7 Security receives daily reports of garage doors being left emergency. Most exercise gear has small pockets for this very
open, vehicles left unlocked, and windows being left open – reason.
especially on the ground floor of properties. Please ensure that • Refrain from carrying your cell phone and other valuables while
basic security protocols are followed at all times. exercising – these items make you a target for criminals.

Fourways Gardens • 6 • May 2021