Bellair police urge residents to report all crime
People were urged to report all crime to police in the hope that it would help to ensure police had an accurate idea of what policing needs were in the community.
REPORT crime for police to be able to identify trends and hotspots. Bellair SAPS communications officer, Sgt Pam Pillay, said last week that police need people to report all crime as the lack of reporting incidents can prevent police from being able to do what they need to curb criminal activity.
“People need to report even the small crimes,” said Pillay. “Often people don’t report crimes because they think it isn’t important and they don’t want to bother us with it, but unless we have all the reports of all incidents that take place, we can’t see what is going on in the area.”
She said that while crime statistics are useful, they cannot really provide an accurate reflection of what is happening in an area if there are unreported crimes taking place.
Pillay also advised the community to take measures to secure their homes as best they can with burglar-guards, locked security gates and activated alarms.
“Do not expose large screen TVs and other items of value that are easily noticeable from the street which could also be inviting to the opportunist criminal.”
She added it is advisable to join private security to help make sure your home is safe.
“Always ensure your security company is aware of your premises being unoccupied and if possible request patrols.”
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Pillay also advised parents not to leave children alone at home.
“Make proper arrangements for children to be picked up after school and while at home encourage safety rules should aftercare be unaffordable.”
She said children should know how to call for help when needed.
“Children should know the location of, when and how to use panic buttons. Police and fire emergency numbers should be displayed in easily accessible areas,” she said.
Another tip from police is to screen anyone who will be working in your home as well as informing domestic workers about how to deal with emergencies and who to contact regarding suspicious people and situations.
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