Randburg police provide tips to local shop owners

As the festive season approaches, crime in and around shopping centres is expected to increase.

Randburg police recently held a crime awareness campaign to educate local business owners and customers about safety and security. Their goal was to inform these shop owners on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime.

Shop owners can use the following tips:

• Maintain visibility throughout the store
• Keep the facility well lit
• Do not keep a large amount of cash inside the store and change your pattern of banking
• Remain alert and watchful for suspicious activity
• Take precautions during the opening and closing of the facility
• Be aware of your surroundings all the time
• Make sure all your alarm systems are working
• Be informed, join your business forums, community policing forums, sector crime forums and be involved in your neighbourhood watch.

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