A private security officer has been praised for his quick response which led to the arrest of a suspected thief. The suspect is now in police custody.
The security company’s monitoring centre recently received a panic alarm signal from premises in Margate and immediately dispatched armed response officer Mxolisi Ntobela, who arrived at the Marine Drive property within minutes.
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“All our officers are equipped with push-to-talk devices which enable them to receive auto dispatch signals as soon as a client’s alarm is activated, enhancing response times. In emergency situations such as these, we are all aware that time is of the essence and we therefore ensure that all our responses are done in an effective and efficient manner,” says district manager for Fidelity ADT KwaZulu-Natal, Ivan Govender.
Upon arrival the officer immediately noticed that the front door had been broken and forced open. He entered the premises and soon spotted the suspect attempting to hide. The suspect was arrested and handed over to Margate police.
“I encourage the community to make sure that their alarms are maintained in order to ensure that everything is functioning properly. It is also important to conduct regular security assessments in order to resolve any vulnerable or unprotected areas to deter opportunistic criminals. Security technologies such as CCTV, outdoor beams and roof passives are often used to proactively prevent crime,” said Mr Govender.
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