Honeydew CPF keeping their watchful eyes over fans and athletes at Arnold Classic 2022
Honeydew CPF PRO Michael Steyn shares useful tips on how to avoid loss at a large event
While others play, someone has to keep an eye on the valuables.
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Massive crowds transfixed on the elite athletic performers could easily be distracted but Honeydew Community Policing Forum (CPF) were there to cast their safety net from June 3 to 5. Maintaining their eyes and ears on potential troublemakers, some Honeydew CPF patrollers spent more time at the Arnold Classic Africa 2022 than some of the star attractions.
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Walking the length and breadth of Ruimsig Stadium throughout the three-day multi-sport and trade expo, patrollers were present from set-up on Friday to the closing of the gates every evening. Fortunately, no major incidents were reported save for a petty theft and a handful of lost items. Honeydew CPF PRO, Michael Steyn, shared some useful tips on how to safeguard one’s belongings at a large event:
• When paying for items, don’t put your bag on the counter or on the floor as you get your wallet.
• Never keep anything in your back pocket. If you choose to keep your valuables in your pockets, never keep them in the pockets that you cannot see at all times.
• Never put your bag or valuables down while you are busy with something else. Leaving items unattended is just opening yourself up for theft.
• Never leave valuables in your vehicle which is visible to passers-by. Criminals also walk around and will take the opportunity to steal it.
• Make sure your vehicle is locked and windows are closed before you walk away from it. Test the handle and make sure it’s locked. Don’t just walk away.
