Dear KSS Clients

Welcome to 2020. KSS has a very clear vision for 2020, that being to continue to deliver quality service to our clients and ensure that YOU ARE SAFER WITH US!

KSS Operations staff have had a successful start to the year with 2 suspects being apprehended and handed over to SAPS.

Security advice
Please remember to set your alarms and also ensure that you have protection for garages, out-buildings and wendy-houses. Also ensure that items are not left lying around or visible from the road. Opportunistic theft has been a regular occurrence this past week.

Controller employment opportunity
KSS are looking for trainee or experienced Controllers to apply to work in the KSS Control Room. Please note the following suggested requirements:

• Able to work with integrity
• Able to stay focussed
• Organised
• Able to multitask
• Able to stay calm in emergency situations
• Fluent in English
• Able to work 12 hour shifts (day shift or night shift)
• Serious about a career opportunity at KSS

Please email your CV through to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. KSS reserves the right not to make an appointment for this position.

Incident summary (crime and other)
There were 3 incidents in Howick. There were 3 incidents in Merrivale. There was 1 incident in the Karkloof. There was 1 incident in Birnamwood.

KSS Incidents 1 – 7 January 2020
1 January 2020 14:33 Winterwood Lane (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room were advised about a positive break-in to an unalarmed wendy-house and a vehicle. Various items were stolen. SAPS were advised and a case was opened.

2 January 2020 20:45 D292 (Merrivale Rural) The KSS Control Room received a call from a client requesting assistance as they could hear people talking. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that a suitcase had been stolen from the veranda. The client advised no need for SAPS.

Dear KSS Clients

Congratulations to all community role-players who have been involved in making this a low crime festive season. The teamwork and collaborative efforts of SAPS, UCSI, Neighbourhood Watch Groups, CPF, Security Companies and vigilant community members is appreciated and to be commended.

Thank you to all those who have made a difference.

It does pay off to alarm your house and have a security company respond to your premises. Read the report below.

Incident summary (crime and other)
There were 5 incidents in Howick. There were 4 incidents in Merrivale. There was 1 incident in Howick West.

KSS Incidents 21 – 31 December 2019
23 December 2019 04:00 Acacia Road (Howick West) The KSS Control Room were advised a about a positive break-in. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that electronic items had been stolen. There were no signs of forced entry. SAPS were advised.

24 December 2019 00:13 Harvard Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a call from another Security Company requesting assistance as one of their clients had had a positive break-in. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that entry was gained through the roof. Nothing was stolen. A case was opened with SAPS.

24 December 2019 04:13 Exchange Lane (Howick) The KSS Control Room received a panic activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the fence had been cut. The client advised no need for SAPS.

25 December 2019 01:00 D292 (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation and a call from a client requesting assistance as the dogs were barking. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the cottage had been broken into. SAPS were advised and KSS handed the incident over to SAPS. A case was opened. KSS posted a KSS Security Guard on site for the remainder of the night.