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Don’t take a security holiday

Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailDecember 8, 2015No Comments2 Mins Read
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We're getting to the end of the year and many people are thinking about holidays and relaxing with family.

We're getting to the end of the year and many people are thinking about holidays and relaxing with family.

However, South African security company, ADT, has warned people not to relax when it comes to security or to change their safety habits, as the festive season is normally a busy time for would-be criminals.

“The best approach is to simply keep practising those security measures you have followed during the past 12 months,” says ADT Security’s General Manager (Coastal), Adrian Good. "This should ensure that you can enjoy your holiday without worry. Good judgment has served you well so far, why should the holidays be any different?"

He explains that there are three basic measures that anyone can implement – whether they stay at home during the holidays or are lucky enough to be going away for their end-of-year break.

“If you're away, start with the contact details for the emergency and law enforcement agencies that operate in the area where you are spending your holiday. Do you know who to call if things go wrong?” says Good. 

He points out that an emergency scenario – such as an attempted robbery – is not the time to realize you don’t have the contact details for the local police or neighborhood watch.

Secondly, use common sense when it comes to where you go. Avoid any unfamiliar or possibly risky areas. 

“In the same way that you would think twice about walking through dimly lit areas or neighborhoods that you are unfamiliar with the rest of the year, you should also avoid these potentially dangerous areas during your holidays, especially if you are visiting a town or city for the first time.”

Thirdly, trust your instinct.
“If something feels wrong, or if someone looks out of place, it is best to err on the side of caution by raising the alarm,” Good advises.

The more pro-active people are, the greater the chances that criminals can be dealt with, he says.

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