HOW GOOD IS YOUR PERSONAL SECURITY?

This week's article is designed to create awareness and a proactive approach to responsible security.

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Are you dependent on private security for preventing intrusions?
• How fast is your armed response service?
• Can they find your residence easily?
• Can they access your property in your absence without jumping over gates, walls and fences?
• Do you test your alarm regularly and particularly after an electrical thunderstorm?
• Is the alarm and radio in a secure area where it cannot be unplugged?
• Have you registered a distress codeword with the control room?
• Have you installed an early warning device on the property?
• Is your alarm fitted with a self triggering device when the alarm is unarmed?
• Have you a long range portable panic button facility?
• Is your gate or front door fitted with an intercom?
• Is your passage to the bedroom area secured with a lockable gate?
• Do you park your car and close garage doors so that criminals can’t see whether you are home or not?
• Do you keep at least 2 small dogs on the property?
• Have you copies of your staff’s I.D.’s and their photographs?
• Have you recorded their family contact numbers and addresses?
• Have you checked for criminal history?
• Are their living quarters fitted with a panic button?
• Do you have a strategy in place to encourage whistle blowing at home and at work?

Mobile security

• Do you realize how frequently people suddenly just disappear while driving?
• Is your vehicle equipped with a tracking device fitted in the event of being hijacked and abducted?
• Are you connected to eblockwatch?
• Do you lock your car doors?
• Do you leave your windows slightly open to counter smash and grab attempts?
• Do you place your valuables out of sight in the car?
• Do you park sensibly with car guards in attendance?
• Do you get distracted by answering your cell phone while driving?
• Are your children secure in the vehicle?
• Do you have an emergency tyre inflator onboard in case of a puncture?
• Do you watch intersections for potential hijackers?
• Do you watch to see if your vehicle is being followed?
• Do you open and close your gate rapidly when entering your property?

Be aware – Be proactive - Be safe
Private Eye