Page 8 - Fourways Gardens August Issue 2023

Security

Safety tips for seniors • When you go to the shops, hold your
Unfortunately, seniors are often seen as soft handbag securely. Never put it down on a
targets for crime and exploitation. They are countertop or hang it on a shopping trolley.
perceived as vulnerable targets and can be • Keep your wallet and cellphone out of
trusting of strangers. sight.
• Be cautious when interacting with
24/7 Security Services urges seniors to be strangers, especially at the ATM and bank.
aware of their surroundings and to keep the
following safety tips top of mind: Safeguard your personal

At home details
• Doors and windows must be fitted with • Do not share sensitive personal
quality locks. information, such as your address, phone
• Keep safety gates locked even when you are number or financial details, with strangers
at home – it takes only a few seconds for a or over the phone.
stranger to enter a home. • Con artists often prey on seniors – be
• Do not invite strangers into your home – if suspicious of anyone who tries to rush you
a service or delivery person arrives, insist on into signing any contractual agreement.
seeing official identification. If a situation or person feels suspicious,
Security Officer • Keep emergency numbers in a place that trust your gut feeling and remove yourself
you and visitors can easily access.
of the Month from the situation.
Do not hesitate to ask for help if you feel
Out and about threatened.
S/O Godfrey Nakana is nominated
Officer of the Month for his • When you go for a walk, alert somebody of Stay alert and observant of your
outstanding work as a foot patroller your route and avoid quiet, isolated areas. surroundings at all times.
and his ability to pay attention
to detail. Godfrey seldom fails his
patrols and is always committed to
them as well as to the safety of the
residents.

This was evident when Godfrey
was on patrol and discovered a
clubhouse staff member who had
collapsed on Camdeboo Road and
was lying in the middle of the road.
Godfrey contacted the control room
and an ambulance was called to
assist the clubhouse staff member.
Had Godfrey not discovered the
clubhouse house staff member on
the road, there was a chance that the
person could have been run over by
vehicles driving on Camdeboo.

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SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

Please report all security-related matters immediately, without delay.

A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.
On-site Control Contact details:

011 465 5466 or 066 261 7671

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