MAD Penny gears up for 2017 lessons
Affectionately known as MAD Penny, Ms Steyn said criminals regularly use phones to get information.
For the first session of this year’s MAD Domestic Watch meetings, Ms Penny Steyn will tackle home safety and phone etiquette.
Ms Steyn said come January 25, she will speak to domestic workers and gardeners about how they can get help over the phone.
“I will be teaching them the speed dial of their patrol vehicles and also which numbers to use and which not to use during an emergency. In this lesson I will also teach them how phones can be your worst enemy or save your life at the same time,” said Ms Steyn.
Affectionately known as MAD Penny, Ms Steyn said criminals regularly use phones to get information.
“Too many crimes are happening through information from insiders in homes. This is nothing new, however sometimes information is passed on unwittingly. In some cases domestics are being bribed or threatened to give inside information to criminals. Police often reveal that there are way too many staff memberswho give out inside information,” said Ms Steyn.
She said she will also give tips on how to answer the landline phone and not give away employers’ details.
Ms Steyn said she will employ smarter methods in her lessons this year.
“My intention is to start 2017 being sharp and equipped with the numbers for crime prevention, possible suspects being reported and catching those who are destroying employers’ and employees’ lives. When the Domestic Watch attendees know better they will have the confidence to do the right thing, those who don’t know better end up helping criminals do crime,” said Ms Steyn.
The meetings take place every last Wednesday of the month at the Bedfordview Methodist Church.
Meetings start at 2pm and are free of charge to domestic workers and gardeners.
Upon completing the 10 lessons, Ms Steyn gives certificates of appreciation.
