> Dear Neighbours > > Please forward the tips below to anyone you feel could benefit from them. > > One simple point acted on could save a neighbour considerable suffering! > > Thanks > > David > > David Raphael > 072 065 7223 > > > > > > Precautions > > > The simplest safety tip here is to keep security gates closed, for the > yard > and specifically for the house. Many residential robberies occur between > dusk and bed time because people are awake and their gates are normally > open, especially in the summer. Robbing you will save criminals the > hassle > of breaking in, they certainly prefer strolling into your front door over > breaking down burglar proofing. Remember that electric fences are > deterrents > and not a guarantee of any kind; you should not develop a false sense off > security because you have an electric fence and disregard closing your > security gates. > > > Do not have extensive conversations in your driveway, and if you do pay > attention to your surroundings. > > > Since you will have no telephone left after a robbery, invest in a cheap > or > old phone with a few minutes airtime and a fully charged battery and hide > it > properly inside the house. This will be your only lifeline right after the > attackers have left. All the family members should be aware of this phone. > > > If you own a firearm, invest in a second safe. Keep some valuables in one > and the firearm in the second WELL HIDDEN safe. In the event that the > attackers force you to open the safe, you can open your first safe and > hand > over the valuables to them. The last thing that you want is for robbers to > get hold of another firearm, especially yours. > > > Speaking of firearms, many many people have firearms without being well > trained to use them. The illusion exists that it is sufficient protection > to > own one where most people do not realise how unhandy they are going to be > with their firearms, especially with pistols and when under duress. It is > strongly advised that you take the time to engage in an entry level combat > course. This course will give you knowledge and confidence about using > your > weapon and will really increase your chances of survival in a serious life > threatening situation. > > > Is your house number properly visible and large enough for police and your > security company to notice? > > > Just before a robbery > > > Press the panic button now if you have armed response. > > > If you realise a robbery or house breaking is about to commence, phone a > dependable friend or family member first and ask them to urgently report > the > incident to police and your security company. This way you can conceal > your > position by being quiet and concentrate on the situation while your friend > engages in a conversation with the police and your security company. Be > sure that the person knows your details. > > > You have the choice of trying to chase the attackers away without giving > away your position. Put on outside lights and scream loudly. Or you can > hide and wait for the police or you armed response company. > > > During a robbery > > > You can often expect the attackers to tie you up using your own tie, > either > from your person or from a closet. > > > Be prepared that such robberies may sometime last quite a long time. (say > 1 > hour) > > > The attackers will most likely be after cell phones, firearms, laptops, > cash > and jewelry. > > > Remain calm and do not show signs of aggression do not threaten or > challenge > the aggressor. > > > Do not stare the aggressor in the eyes, he might perceive this as a > threat. > > > Do not attempt any form of evasive or counter action if you are not > suitably > trained to do so. > > > If you are confident that the attackers are going to kill you, only then > should you resist with all possible aggression. > > > After a robbery > > > Determine if the attackers are out of the house, try to listen whether > they > left by car or not, if possible try to get the details on the car. > > > Which direction did they go? > > > Immediately go and lock the doors you left open in the first place. > > > Put the outside lights on. > > > Determine if anybody is seriously injured. > > > Phone the police, your security company and medical services if necessary. > (you should know these numbers by heart) . If you have details on the car > report this to the police as a lookout. Also tell them how long ago this > happened. > > > If you have a vehicle recovery unit, activate this unit now. Needless to > say > you will know this number by heart, right? > > > Grab a piece of paper and start taking down information on the attackers. > > > Identify areas where the attackers left fingerprints and then avoid > disturbing the area. > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.13/844 - Release Date: 11/06/07 > 05:10 PM > > > > > >
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