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Security

d2vn@mweb.co.za Officer of the Month

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

AT HOME reflective detailing. Always ensure that
• Lock doors, switch lights on and activate you are visible from the front and the
beams the moment it starts getting dark. back so that traffic travelling in both
• Ensure that garages and garden shed directions can see you.
doors are locked at night. • Wear a headlamp and runner lights –
• Criminals don’t want to be seen – motion they will make you more visible and help Our officer of the month is Caliver
detection lights are a good choice for you see in the dark. Nchabeleng. He has been chosen
lighting up dark outdoor areas. • Stick to well-lit routes as far as possible to for his quick response at 6 Karob
• Ensure that outdoor lights are not left on reduce your risk of tripping. Crescent when a contractor was
during the day. It usually indicates that • When running in poor light, always run found trespassing on the resident's
nobody is home for a prolonged period towards oncoming traffic so you can see property. We would like to thank
of time, and criminals scouting for a any potential dangers coming. You're Officer Nchabeleng for his dedication
target will immediately notice. much more likely to be able to get out to ensuring the safety of the Fourways
• If you are travelling, motion detection of the way of cars or road users quickly if Gardens residents.
lights or lights with day/night sensors are you can see them first.
good options. • Be aware of headlights – if you see
• Ensure that your driveway is well lit and flashes of light coming round a corner or
clear of shrubbery where criminals can on a busy road, avoid crossing until the
hide. vehicle has passed. SEE SOMETHING,
• Keep flashlights and extra batteries • There is a certain amount of safety in
in your home and car in case of an numbers – exercise with a friend or in a SAY SOMETHING:
emergency. group.
• Test your electric fence and panic alarms • Always tell somebody where you are Please report all security-
regularly. going and be specific regarding routes related matters immediately,
and directions.
• Carry some form of identification on you without delay.
RUNNING AND CYCLING so that any bystanders will know who A delay in reporting
The shorter daylight hours affect most you are and who to contact in case of an = a delay in resolution.
people's exercise schedules. Pay special emergency. Most exercise gear has small Onsite Control Contact details:
attention to your personal safety when pockets for this very reason.
exercising in low light, especially if you are • Refrain from carrying your cell phone and 011 465 5466 or
exercising outside of the estate. other valuables while exercising – these 076 200 5280
• Wear light-coloured clothing with items make you a target for criminals.

Fourways Gardens • 4 • May 2022