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General safety rules in public
places
• Approach your car with keys ready in This goes for parking at your home as
your hand. well. Would-be thieves often watch
• If you feel unsafe or notice anything cars.
suspicious, go to a safe location • Always double-check that your
immediately. vehicle is locked, including the boot.
• Be aware of pickpockets. Keep Car jamming is real.
your wallet and/or phone in a front • Be observant of people hanging
pocket or better yet, inside a secure around, and if you see something or
When using your phone or someone suspicious, report it.
the internet jacket pocket, especially in crowded • If you do leave a laptop in your motor
• Never give out personal information elevators or when walking through a vehicle, make sure it is shut down
to strangers or “wrong number” crowd. and Bluetooth is off, as criminals can
callers. • Hold your handbag securely; avoid locate Bluetooth devices via a cell
• Avoid sharing your home address or leaving it unattended (e.g., in a phone. Do not leave it visible from the
any personal details. shopping trolley). outside.
• Hang up on unknown or obscene
callers.
• Report threatening calls to the
police.
• Only click links from trusted sources.
• Use strong, unique passwords and
change them periodically.
• Secure your home Wi-Fi network.
• Be mindful of what you share on
social media.
• Secure cell phones. Car safety Extra holiday safety
• Download apps and files only from SAPS Midrand reveals that theft out precautions
reputable sources. of motor vehicles is a regular crime
in the Midrand area. This means • Secure your home – ensure all doors
your car and its contents are the are locked and windows are closed.
target. To keep your vehicle and your • Put security lights on timers.
possessions safe SAPS advises: • Inform a neighbour of your trip and
Did you know? • Do not leave valuables in your vehicle give them a set of keys in case of an
Waterfall City’s integrated when parking, not even for 5 minutes. emergency.
public security system includes
access control at every Important contacts to keep on hand:
residential estate, business • Waterfall City Security Manager, Shawn Benningfield 076 144 8197
park, logistics precinct and
major retail centres, as well • Crime Stop 086 001 0111
as a surveillance and reaction • South African Police Service (SAPS) Emergency Number 10111
service supported by a state-
of-the-art central management • SAPS Midrand 011 347 1600
office. Additional measures • Stop Gender Violence Helpline 0800 150 150
include 24-hour patrolled
security and 1,600 CCTV • Fire Ops Waterfall City 083 622 6026
cameras throughout Waterfall • Ambulance/Netcare 911 082 911
City, of which more than 200 • Waterfall City Netcare 911 Emergency Medical Services 010 209 8365
have number plate recognition
abilities. In the CBD, 400 • Midrand Trauma Support 076 979 9017
cameras with facial recognition
capabilities, panic buttons *A full list of other important emergency numbers can
every 200m and street lighting be found on the Waterfall City contacts page within this
on back-up power in case of magazine.
outages, ensure peace of mind Resources:
for everyone. https://pendletonor.gov/police/page/crime-prevention-tips-personal-safety-and-security
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sapsmidrand/
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