Parkview SAPS station commander concerned by the increase in burglaries in the Parkview policing precinct

The station commander of Parkview Colonel Devan Govender is appealing to the residents to be vigilant due to an increase in burglaries of homes in the Parkview policing precinct.

The Parkview Police Station spokesperson Tisetso Sibeko provided the following tips for residents:

Safety awareness tips at home:

•  Ensure that all doors are locked at all times and that windows are closed when you are not at home.
•  Large dogs serve as a deterrent. At least one dog should be trained to sleep inside the house. If you leave your home, inform your family/ neighbours of your intended destination, the time you expect to return and the route you will be driving.
•  Ensure that tools such as axes, spades, picks, ladders, etc. that can be used in an attack, are locked away when you do not use them.
• Get into the habit of not immediately falling asleep after switching off the lights.
• You should not be visible in the bedroom from the outside when you are asleep. Always keep a torch nearby at night and when you use it, ensure that you do not give away your position.
• If you are unsure about the security status of your home after returning from work/a visit; for example, if your dogs do not come to the gate that could be a red flag and do not enter your home.
• Contact your neighbour to assist you in securing your home. Identify relatively safe places of refuge, i.e. bathroom, toilet or storeroom. The fewer windows and doors these rooms have, the better. Involve employees as they are part of the family/team.

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