Increasing Your Personal Safety

Four ways to increase your personal safety are:

1. Reduce or eliminate opportunities that may make you a target.
2. Increase awareness in places you're most comfortable.
3. Trust your instincts regardless of feeling embarrassed.
4. Prepare your schedule daily with safety in mind.

PURSE/WALLET SAFETY 

•   When dining out, the only place for your purse should be your lap.  The back of a chair is an easy target for a thief.  Never carry a wallet in a rear pocket; use a front trouser or an inside coat pocket.  
•  Be particularly aware of your purse/wallet in crowded situations. If you are jostled in a crowd, be aware that a pickpocket might be responsible.
• Beware of arguments or commotions designed to distract you while your pocket or purse is being picked 
• Minimize the amount of money, credit cards and valuables you carry by only taking items that are necessary for the day.  Divide money between your purse/wallet and pockets. It only takes a few seconds longer to do 
• Carry your keys on your person, separate from your identification..

WHILE DRIVING

• Upon approaching your car, look to make sure no one is hiding in or around the vehicle, especially in the back seat. Check your  tyres for flats.
• Keep windows rolled up, except for a small opening for ventilation and keep the doors locked at all times.
• Keep valuables secured in the trunk , not lying on the seat next to you. 
•  Put your purse on the floor or in the trunk of your car. 
• Plan your route before you leave.
• When stopped in traffic, always leave enough space between your car and the one in front of you. This will allow you to pass easily, if neces­sary. 
• Should you suspect that you are being followed, make several turns down active streets. If the vehicle continues to follow, head for the nearest police station, fire. Avoid driving to your home.  
•  If someone attempts to force you off the road, remain calm and blow your horn continuously to attract attention. If forced off the road, stop, put your car in reverse and back away.

WHEN PARKING YOUR VEHICLE

• Park in a well-lit area to discourage a personal attack and reduce the risk of your car being stolen.  Look around before exiting your car.  Close all windows and lock the doors. Take any valuables with you.

AT HOME

• ·   Have your keys ready before you get to the door.  Make sure your entrance area is well 
  
•  Make all visitors and delivery persons use the door bell. 
• When recording an outgoing message on your answering machine, avoid leaving your name, phone number or a message that you're not at home. A good message  is, "We are unable to answer the phone, please leave a message   
• If a stranger asks to use the phone, keep your door locked and tell them you will place the call for them. Keep him/her out of your home. 
• Should you arrive home and find signs of a burglary, STAY OUT.  Call your security company or the SAPS. It is a good idea to have your security company’s number on speed dial.

 ELEVATOR

• When waiting for an elevator, leave the lobby or hallway if someone makes you feel uncomfortable 
• Check the elevator's mirror before entering.  Stand between the control panel and door when inside the elevator.  Leave the elevator if someone enters that makes you feel uneasy. 
•   If accosted, press as many buttons as possible to try and get the elevator to stop at the next floor.

ATM

• Use well-lit, well-populated ATM's. 
  
• Block a bystander's view when doing your trans­action. Use the mirrors, positioned at the ATM, to see behind you.
•   Put your money away and take your card and receipt before leaving an ATM 
• Do not let anyone offer to assist you, and do not allow them to get close to your card. Criminals swop cards out  and then withdraw money from your account.

Hijack Prevention Tips

Hijackings seem to be on the increase again if one looks at the news  in the last couple of weeks. Although this is a very traumatic experience, it is good to know what you can do to try and prevent it. In the event that you are the victim of a hijacking, knowing how to behave can save your life.

• 68% of all hijackings occur close to your home so be especially vigilant when pulling out of your driveway
  
  or coming home.
• If you have an electric gate, do not pull into your driveway before opening the gate. This can allow hijackers trap you. Rather open your gate while your car is still in the road to allow a quick getaway if necessary.
• If you suspect you are being followed, put your indicator on and slow down at least two to three houses prior to your home. By doing this, you will force the vehicle behind you to pass and you can then get a better idea of their intentions.
• If you need to stop in your driveway to manually open the gate, always leave the key in the ignition and the motor running unless you have a child in the car. If your child is in the car, take the key with you as you open the gate. The key is a valuable negotiating tool - the criminals want your car and you want your child.
• Always make sure you can see the back wheels of the car in front of you when you stop in the traffic. This gives you enough room to maneuver and escape if you have to, for whatever reason.
• Don't fall for the bumper tap trap where a driver taps the back of your car in traffic. Female drivers are often used as decoys here. Don't get out of your car on the scene to assess the damage but rather drive to a busy location. Signal to the other driver to follow you. If it is not legitimate they will seldom follow you.

How to behave when you are hijacked.

• The golden rule is: Do not antagonise the hijackers. They must not see you as a threat.
• Lift up your arms to show you have no weapon and will surrender.
• Use your left arm to undo your seatbelt and put your car in neutral.
• Be cautious not to use your right arm to lean across your body and undo your seatbelt or unlock the door. This could be construed as you reaching for a gun.
• Do not turn the ignition off.
• Get out slowly and try and angle your body sideways so you are not facing a firearm head-on. Also remember to protect your head with your arms and to lift your shoulders to protect your neck area.
• Do not turn your back on the hijackers - your organs are most exposed from the back.

Avoid direct eye contact with the hijackers but still try to take in what they are wearing, the sound of their voices, etc.

Domestic Workers Need To Be More Alert

There has been a marked increase in house robberies around Weltevredenpark and Randpark Ridge where robbers surprise domestic workers in the house and then make off with their loot.

It is important to remain vigilant as these criminals can strike at any time.

Domestic workers are especially vulnerable when performing duties outside such as hanging up washing.

We have put together a list of tips that can assist with reducing theses incidents:

1. Always lock doors leading into the house. Do not leave doors unlocked when working in the house.
2. Pay attention to barking dogs,as this is a sign that someone may in close proximity to the house.
3. Do not give access to contractors unless it has been arranged. 
4. When suspicious people are seen at the gate do not go out to talk with them. Open a window and talk from within the house.
5. Ensure that emergency numbers are close by and have the contact number of a neighbour where possible.
6. Criminals are curious and monitor houses to pick up patterns.Where possible change the times around when chores are done.

TRT High Visibility Operation

TRT REPORT

               

REPORT ISSUED WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Date of Operation: 4 July 2014
Time of Operation: 18H30 to 22H30
OPS were conducted in the following areas: Northriding,Honeydew Ridge,Radiokop, Welview, Wilgeheuwel and Ruimsig

TRT Members: Allan,Charl,Jono M,Warren and Chris

On the 4th July 2014 at `18H00, the above TRT members met up at the Londoloza Head Quarters and departed at 18H30 to conduct a high visibility operation.

The Hyperion
The team drove through the complex and checked that all was in order.
 

Monash University
Drive through's were done at Redwood, Rosewood and Ironwood and the team confirmed that all was in order. No problems were encountered.
 

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Bushy Park
A drive through was done through the complex and the perimeter was checked by the team. All was in order.The operations book was checked and signed.

Pappachinos
A site visit was conducted at Pappachinos. The premises and parking lot was patrolled. Guard house was checked and operations book was signed. All was in order.

Whispering Pines
The team checked the perimeter at Whispering Pines and patrolled the area. Nothing problematic was found

Next TRT operation will be conducted next week.
We Trust the above will be of assistance
Regards
TRT Management

TRT Operation 24 June

       

 

     TRT REPORT

REPORT ISSUED WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Date of Operation: 24^th June 2014

Time of Operation: 03:00am to 06:00am

OPS were conducted in the following Areas: (Wood and Iron Driving Range; Rabie Street; Pres. Fouche/C R Swart)

 

TRT Members:

Allan, Charl, Jono & Warren  

On the 24^th of June2014 at 03:00am, the above TRT members met up at the Londoloza Head Quarters and departed at 03:15am to Honeydew Police Station to conduct a combined TRT and SAPS operation:

The following was achieved:

3 places were searched (Wood and Iron Driving Range; Rabie Street; Pres. Fouche/C R Swart)

13 sleeping places were demolished

9 fines issued for camping in open spaces

7 undocumented foreigners detained and sent to Roodepoort SAPS for processing

16 people were tested on the MCD

Capt. Lampbrecht extended his sincere thanks to Londoloza and other Security Companies that assisted with the operation.

Next TRT operation will be conducted next week. 

We Trust the above will be of assistance

Regards

TRT Management