KSS Incidents 3 - 31 July 2024
Dear KSS Clients
THE PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY – How aware are you?
How aware are you about the Private Security Industry in South Africa? At KSS, we take compliance, as well as client and staff welfare seriously. Below are some links to recent and interesting articles pertaining to the Private Security Industry that may ALARM you. Please take 5 minutes to read and digest.
https://sundayworld.co.za/news/security-guards-vow-to-fight-to-bitter-end-over-pension-funds/
KSS ticks all the boxes when it comes to statutory compliance within the security industry. Not only are you, our clients, safer with us, but so too are all our staff and the community. Please share this information so that more people can understand the dynamics of the security space in South Africa.
MEET THE TEAM
KSS welcomes two new faces to our Team. See below.
Please be advised that KSS has dismissed some technical staff over the past few months, and they may approach our KSS clients looking for private work. We advise against this. Please contact Sashen should you have any concerns in this regard on 082 6736 773.
FIRES
KSS extends their condolences to all those families affected by the devasting fires in KZN over the past month. The Lions River Fire Protection Association has started a fund to help the families of the fire fighters who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. The details are listed below.
FNB
Account: 62035520388
Branch: 220725
Ref.: FIRE FIGHTER
We urge all residents and businesses to exercise extreme caution during this winter as there are severe fire warnings in place.
Familiarize yourself with emergency numbers in the event of a fire and medical emergency OR call the KSS 24/7 Control Room on 033 3305911 and we will assist you with the necessary support.
HOT ITEMS
Scrap metal
Copper pipes
Solar panels
Cable
Shoplifting
Ladders
Security lights
Dustbins
INCIDENT SUMMARY (CRIME AND OTHER)
Birnamwood 1
Boston 1
Howick 12
Howick West 3
Karkloof 2
Merrivale (all areas) 6
Pietermaritzburg 3
Tweedie 1
KSS INCIDENTS 3 – 17 JULY 2024
4 July 2024 14:11 Symmonds Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported the attempted theft of a vehicle. The window was broken, and items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
5 July 2024 14:16 Karkloof Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that money had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
7 July 2024 14:02 Portland Road (Pietermaritzburg) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A Red Alert Response Team was dispatched. The Red Alert Officers reported that copper pipes had been stolen. The suspect fled. The copper pipes were dropped and recovered by the Security Officers. The client was advised.
7 July 2024 20:04 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation outside the premises showing a suspect attempting to gain entry. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the suspect was apprehended. Nothing was stolen and there was no damage to the property or entry gained. The suspect was released as there was not enough evidence to open a case.
8 July 2024 02:30 Karkloof (Karkloof) The KSS Control Room received a call from a KSS site supervisor requesting assistance due to fires in the area. KSS Response Teams and the Fire Department were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the fire spread rapidly, and two un-occupied houses were burnt down.
8 July 2024 14:51 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had been apprehended for shoplifting. Numerous items were recovered. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
12 July 2024 20:09 Bell Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there was a suspect on site who fled when he was spotted. Access was gained through an unlocked door. Items were stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
12 July 2024 17:13 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from the on-site KSS Security Guard requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect was apprehended for shoplifting. SAPS were formally advised. KSS handed the suspect over to SAPS. A case was opened.
13 July 2024 06:33 Muriel Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that three suspects were walking down the road with stolen scrap metal items. The suspects dropped the items and fled when they realised, they had been spotted by the KSS Reaction Officers. The stolen items were recovered and returned to the owner. Access was gained by jumping the fence. The owner of the items was grateful to KSS.
14 July 2024 02:07 Acacia Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there were suspects on site who got disturbed and fled. Nothing was stolen. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
14 July 2024 05:00 Essex Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had been apprehended in possession of stolen solar panels. SAPS were formally advised. KSS, AET and Magma handed the suspect over to SAPS. A case was opened.
14 July 2024 12:50 Karkloof Road (Karkloof) The KSS Control Room received a main failure activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that 2.5 meters of cable had been stolen. Eskom was advised.
14 July 2024 16:20 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect was spotted on-site but fled. Nothing was stolen. The client was advised.
15 July 2023 18:21 Saligna Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that water was spraying out and that the copper pipes had been stolen. As per the client no need for SAPS.
15 July 2024 14:05 Rhodes Avenue (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a break-in. Access was gained by jumping the fence. Numerous items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
17 July 2024 13:00 R617 (Boston) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that chickens and feed equipment had been stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
18 July 2024 12:00 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects were seen with stolen items. The KSS officers recovered the stolen items.
19 July 2024 11:11 Birnamwood Road (Birnamwood) The KSS Control Room was advised about cable theft in the area. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that suspects gained access through a broken electric fence. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
20 July 2024 13:11 Bisley (Pietermaritzburg) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation showing a suspect on site. A Magma Response Team was dispatched. The Magma Officers reported that the suspect had fled. The cables to the CCTV camera had been cut. Nothing was damaged or stolen. Magma conducted additional patrols in the area.
21 July 2024 22:23 R103 (Tweedie) The KSS Control Room received a fence activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a truck had reversed into the fence. The client was on site and took over the matter.
21 July 2024 02:45 Neville Road (Pietermaritzburg) The KSS Control Room received a CCTV camera activation. A Red Alert Response Team was dispatched. The Red Alert Officers reported that there had been a suspect on site who fled when the Armed Response arrived. Access was gained from the back of the property. Nothing was stolen.
21 July 2024 05:47 R617 Boston Bulwer Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from Ballid Security requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had been seen on the roof and was apprehended by KSS and Ballid Officers. SAPS were formally advised, and the suspect was handed over to SAPS for further clarity on the matter.
22 July 2024 07:10 Ogilvie Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a break-in. Access was gained by jumping the fence and then accessing items through an unlocked window.
22 July 2024 17:46 Devine Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that there had been a break-in. Access was gained through the roof. Items were stolen. SAPS were formally advised. A case was opened.
23 July 2024 04:02 Prospect Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room received a call from an on-site KSS Security Guard requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a member of staff at the business was caught stealing items. SAPS were formally advised. KSS handed the matter over to SAPS and the client.
25 July 2024 01:25 Lakeview Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the gate was open, and a light and facia board had been damaged. A site inspection was conducted. Nothing was stolen. The client requested an armed guard on-site for the next two weeks which KSS was able to assist with.
27 July 2024 12:24 Falls Drive (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a fence had been damaged by a vehicle. The drivers’ details were obtained, and the matter was resolved amicably with the client.
28 July 2024 12:08 Harvard Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call requesting assistance. A KSS Response Team was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had been apprehended for stealing pallets. SAPS were formally advised. The suspect was handed over to SAPS. A case was opened.
29 July 2024 14:06 Zeederberg Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received a call requesting assistance. KSS Response Teams were dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suspect had stolen alcohol and fled the scene. KSS conducted additional patrols in the area.
Stay safe. Report crimes to SAPS. Set your alarms.
Remember – You are safer with us!
Kind regards
Gary and the dedicated KSS Team