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Security

Officer of the Month

Personal safety begins with an individual's

AWARENESS of their environment – no one

can defend themselves against the danger
they can't see coming.

Electronic Distractions: Whether it's staring down at your phone or listening to
music, electronic devices can seriously impair your ability to be aware of what is going
on around you. Only use your devices after you've determined you are in an area or
situation where it is safe to do so. Thabo Malatjie

Our Officer of the Month is Thabo
Peripheral Vision: Attempt to focus on something while also observing what's Malatjie. He was nominated by his
happening at the edges of your vision. This widens your monitoring range for detecting team as they recognise that he is
anything out of the ordinary.
someone who is dedicated and always
strives to do better. He is a people's
Scan: Most people automatically scan new situations or environments but don't always person, highly skilled in supervising
focus on helpful information. Practise looking for exits, barriers, suspicious objects and and problem solving. He is an asset
people, and any other unique elements that could affect your personal safety. to the security team and he is always
willing and eager to learn.
Stop and Pretend: If you feel like you are being followed, either on foot or in a vehicle,
stop and turn around, pretending as if you went the wrong way. The person's reaction
following you will help you determine if they are indeed a threat. If they stop or reroute
to mirror your actions, you can confirm that they are following you intentionally. SEE SOMETHING,
SAY SOMETHING:
Become a Hard Target: Those with malicious intent generally single out individuals
that seem meek, vulnerable, or unaware of their surroundings. Body language plays a Please report all security-
significant role in how others perceive you - walk tall and act with confidence. related matters immediately,
without delay.
Personal Space: If someone is crowding you, seems suspicious, or displays threatening A delay in reporting
body language, scan them for subtle signs of violent intent or a hidden weapon. = a delay in resolution.

Onsite Control Contact details:
Senses: Practise engaging all your senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste) to their 011 465 5466 or
fullest extent to increase your personal safety. Regularly exercising your senses can
make them keener, which can help you avoid unsafe situations, detect threats faster, 076 200 5280
and pick up on critical information more quickly during emergencies.

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