Honeydew CPF and private security companies spread crime awareness at traffic lights
High-visibility operation aimed at warning residents of potential festive-season crime spike
Members and supporters of the Honeydew Community Policing Forum (CPF) continued their work to protect their community.
As the festive season approaches so does the accompanying crime surge. Honeydew CPF patrollers, sector chairs, residents association members, private security companies and Honeydew police handed out crime-awareness tips in the busy evening traffic on Tuesday, September 13. The high-visibility project is a regular fixture across all policing sectors with this event being the turn of the corner of JG Strydom Road and 9th Avenue.
Handing out the crime awareness tools is aimed at educating residents of the potential spike in crime and remind them to remain vigilant when going about their festive preparations. With housebreaking’s an ever-present threat, the operation’s benefits were two-fold.
Housebreaking and theft awareness
Honeydew CPF asked residents to be aware of the increase in burglaries and robberies at residential premises, and to take note of the following:
– Always keep doors, burglar bars and gates closed and locked
– Report all suspicious activities
– Check you surroundings
– Do not leave valuables exposed
– Regularly test your alarm system. Ensure it is switched on and armed when leaving your property. Switch on and arm your alarm system at night
Vehicle crime awareness
This is to inform the community that there has been an increase in vehicle-related crimes. Vehicles are mostly targeted at shopping centres and malls:
– Motorists are urged not to leave any property inside the vehicle or inside the boot.
– Motorists are urged to always take their laptops with them and not leave them in the vehicle or boot.
– Motorists are urged to ensure that their vehicle is securely locked before walking away. After activating the central locking, check that the vehicle is locked before leaving.
Emergency numbers to take note of:
South African Police 24-hour crime reporting line: 10111
Honeydew police: 082 337 0925 and 082 337 1426
Social media: facebook.com/HDCPF
