Safety tips for residents and domestic workers
The South African Police Services urges residents to stay vigilant at all times.
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BRACKENDOWNS – Know the SAPS emergency numbers. SAPS Brackendowns 011 617 5600/28. SAPS Alberton 011 861 6800.
Do not open for any strangers.
Do not allow any person on the premises without prior arrangement of the home owner.
Never tell strangers that you are home alone.
When attending to a stranger at the gate, make sure that there is enough distance between you and that person.
Always keep the doors locked, even when you go outside to hang washing or put out the dustibin.
Always have your cellphone with you but keep it concealed.
Never give the home owner’s cellphone number to any person asking for it.
Do not allow people from the street to enter the premises to drink water or give them food.
Carry a whistle around your neck and blow it very hard in case of an emergency.
Know how to activate the alarm and use the panic buttons but always keep it concealed.
Keep a look out for suspicious vehicles and write down the registration number.
When any person alleges to be there to fix something, contact the SAPS immediately and do not open any doors or gates for them.
If a person says he is a police officer, request to see his/her police ID card.
Always be on the lookout for suspicious vehicle and persons at your neighbours across the street and next door.
Know the domestic worker next door for emergency responce.
Stay alert and stay alive.
Where can we view an example of a Police officer’s ID card?