Keeping an eye on crime in Mayberry Park
Three access roads in JG Strijdom Road in Mayberry Park were identified for the three license plate recognition cameras which were erected at the end of last year.
The increase in crime has prompted many communities to take a more proactive stance regarding their local security requirements and are now starting to work far more closely with the authorities and private security companies to find a solution.
Mayberry Park is one such community.
“During discussions with SAPS and the Brackendowns CPF, it was felt that the introduction of additional resources and technology to displace crime in this area would be beneficial,” said Linda Goodenough, community development manager for Fidelity ADT.
Goodenough said three access roads in JG Strijdom Road in Mayberry Park were identified for the three license plate recognition cameras which were erected at the end of last year.
“We appreciate crime is a concern for all South Africans and this solution adds an additional layer to the security ecosystem and allows for more efficient, proactive monitoring and optimal response protocols,” she said.
She explained that operating in isolation is not an option these days. “We rely a lot on information received from our customers, SAPS, community associations, and other relevant parties. Customers have also been educated to become more vigilant in their approach to security.
“This two-way communication has resulted in us not only offering a reactive security service, but also a proactive one. The addition of technology significantly strengthens this approach,” she said.
The cameras have the ability to capture images of passing traffic and identify registration numbers which are matched against various databases including SAPS, to detect wanted, stolen or cloned plate vehicles.
Goodenough said in addition to the three LPR cameras in Mayberry Park, Fidelity ADT has also installed two complementary anti-jamming devices at the local petrol station on the corner of JG Strydom and Hennie Alberts Road.
“These measures have all proved to be highly successful in reducing crime in communities and we look forward on reporting on results shortly,” she concluded.
