Door-to-door safety awareness campaign

The aim of the campaign on 3 February was to raise awareness around household safety issues.

“The streets that we attended are Jamie Uys, Swallow, Sparrow, Candy and Arend streets,” said Constable Matome Tlamela, head of communications at the Midrand Police Station.

The pamphlets that were handed out featured the following tips:

• Do not leave your garage, front or back door open or partially opened. It serves as an invitation to burglars.
• Only open windows that have quality burglar bars, thereby preventing easy access.
• Windows left open should not be visible from the street.
• When purchasing quality items, don’t throw boxes in refuse bins that show quality name brands. Criminals are on the lookout for that. Cut boxes up and seal the pieces in a black bag.
• Know your neighbours so that suspicious movement can be noted and reported to the police.
• Have proof of identity of all employees.
• Don’t go out if you hear your dogs barking. Criminals could be waiting for you outside.
• Test your alarms and panic buttons at least once every month to ensure that they are working.
• Be the eyes and ears of your local police and report anything suspicious to your security company or the police.
• Always activate your alarm if you leave your residence.
• Ensure that your domestic worker and gardener are aware of expected deliveries in your absence.

Details: 011 347-1600/1626.

Filler: What other safety tips do you adhere to? Post your comments on the Midrand Reporter Facebook page.