ADT Newsletter:
November has once again been a positive month as we have seen a general decrease in crime in most areas in Johannesburg.
A total of 51 criminals were apprehended in the Johannesburg region during the month. We also responded to 25 calls where stolen goods were successfully recovered.
We regularly see an increase in crime over the December period and will continue to do everything in our power to protect you and your loved ones. We will be increasing our visibility by doing more pro-active patrolling over the festive season to give you peace of mind.
 You can help us by ensuring your security system is in working order. Please make sure you test your alarm system out of peak periods well in advance. If there are any problems please contact our technical department for a service call out before departing on holiday. Our technicians will ensure your security system is working correctly.
Setting your alarm also needs to become a priority, not only at nights but during the day and early evening when you may be entertaining guests in a specific part of the house. Set your alarm even when heading out to do your shopping and make sure you remember to set your alarm when leaving to go on holiday.  If you are away don’t leave your lights on during the day as this is a clear indication to criminals that there is no-one home.
Also don’t forget to download a holiday form from our website (www.adt.co.za) and return it to us with your holiday details before you leave.
Once again we would like to bring to your attention the increased risk of theft and hijackings during December as criminals follow shoppers from malls to their homes. When doing your shopping be vigilant at all times and don’t allow yourself to be distracted as you could easily become a target.  When driving home, be aware of any suspicious vehicles and if in doubt drive to your nearest police station or call ADT on route reporting the suspicious vehicle.
On behalf of all the staff at ADT Security, I would like to wish you a safe, happy and restful festive season.  Roy Rawlins, Managing Director ADT
Security Update
27/11/2009 (05:11) Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (Domestic) Theft: Phone in signal received. Suspects gained access to the property in an unknown way. Client suffered a loss.
It is important to note that this report is only reflective of incidents that have occurred at ADT Security clients.   Incidents reported are for the period 24 October – 27 November 2009. The numbers of incidents represents 0% of ADT Security’s client base in Saxonwold.

Hints and Tips

• When out and about always carry your purse close to your body or keep your wallet in an inside coat or front trouser pocket. It is also advisable to always carry identification as well as change for an emergency phone call should these be required.
• Never leave your luggage unattended, and avoid using your full name and address on your baggage ID tags.
• Avoid displaying large amounts of cash and do not draw attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery.

ADT Emergency Line
In the case of an emergency please remember to dial our ADT emergency line directly on 086 1212 401. This will patch you directly through to the control room. You can state the nature of your emergency and our control room will dispatch the necessary assistance. This can either be security or medical related.
We urge all residents to take a proactive stance on crime and to participate in any monthly police forum meetings which are held in the area. The SAPS community department regularly sends out emails alerting one to these meetings.  If you are not on the list we recommend you call your local area station and request to be put on the mailing list.
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