Domestic workers learn the ropes
“The average robber commits 103 robberies over seven years before being caught and a staggering 97 per cent of robbers are armed. On average there are four members in an armed robbery gang and most attackers’ homes or bases are a 10- to 30-minute drive from the target address."
THE March Domestic Watch meeting held at Sasol Columbine, Suideroord, proved a winner as domestic workers learnt about how criminals get away with crime.
It was organised and coordinated by Michelle Pelser (Mondeor SAPS Sector 2 Crime Forum). She welcomed the domestic workers, who were sourced from MAD (making a Difference), and introduced Michael Bailey from SOS Protec Sure, who gave the lesson.
“The average robber commits 103 robberies over seven years before being caught and a staggering 97 per cent of robbers are armed. On average there are four members in an armed robbery gang and most attackers’ homes or bases are a 10- to 30-minute drive from the target address.
“There could be a number of reasons why a child or young adult gets away with committing crimes. They get the adrenalin taste of doing crime or just simply choose to do crime. Although not a scientific study, this is based on observations over many years and common sense,” Bailey said.
“Once a child or adult becomes involved in committing crime full-time, choosing to do crime, they often get involved in gangs. It’s also thought the longer they commit crime the easier it is to be violent, rape or even murder.
“Criminals know when security companies are patrolling an area; they get to know the routes they travel; and they get to know the same with the police. They know how often and when they will drive down a road in a certain period of time.
“We have to be one step ahead of criminals; we need to know crime trends; we need to know the cons that they are using and we need to know what to do if we see a crime – we simply need to know,” added Bailey.
At all Domestic Watch meetings domestics are supplied with the monthly lesson, which they can take home and read in depth. If you are interested in having your domestic worker attend these monthly meetings, where transport is often available for them, please phone Michelle Pelser on 084 292 9144.
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