Dear KSS Client

Telegram App – the future of effective communication
KSS will be adopting a new alarm system communication platform from 1 April 2020. Information will be sent out to clients in a separate Newsletter later this week. Information will also posted on our KSS active website at www.knightsecurity.co.za.

Safety tips
Please note the “Safety Tips for the Community” prepared by Bart Saaiman on behalf of the Howick Community Safety Forum (CPF) and Community Safety Initiative. KSS works hand-in-hand with the Howick, Hilton and Mpophomeni CPF’s, all local and surrounding SAPS, as well as all the local Community Safety Initiatives, including the UCSI.

Brief update
Set your alarms. Again – numerous incidents this past fortnight where alarms had not been set. Electronic items, especially TV’s and then jewellery are the items of choice.

NOTE: Most crime is opportunistic and is being committed on foot.

Incident Summary (crime and other) for the past 2 weeks
There were 11 incidents in Howick. There were 2 incidents in Hilton. There was 1 incident in Merrivale. There was 1 incident in Merrivale Heights. There was 1 incident in Howick West. There was 1 incident in the Karkloof. There was 1 incident in Pietermaritzburg. There was 1 incident in Mpophomeni.

KSS Incidents 1 – 15 March 2020
1 March 2020 20:36 Rylands Road (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised about a positive break-in. The alarm was not set as the client was at home. Two cell phones were stolen. SAPS were advised. A case was opened.

2 March 2020 12:24 Riley Crescent (Howick) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the kitchen door and gate had been broken. Electronic items and jewellery had been stolen. SAPS were advised. A case was opened.

2 March 2020 13:50 Main Street (Howick) The KSS Control were advised about a possible incident of remote jamming. The client returned to his parked vehicle to find his cell phone, watch and laptop had been stolen. There was forced entry into the vehicle. SAPS were advised. A case was opened.

3 March 2020 17:06 Andrew Street (Howick) The KSS Control Room were advised about a positive break-in. The gate had been derailed and the alarm was not set. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the front door had also been forced open. A number of electronic items were stolen. SAPS were advised. A case was opened.

Dear KSS Clients

Please note that there has been a recent spike in pretty and opportunistic crime. There have also been numerous reports of intruders in gardens. Please don’t leave possessions lying in full view from the road. Alarm your property. Electronic items such as TV’s, cell phones, computers, laptops and microwaves as well as garden equipment, tools and bicycles are the items criminals are after. All these items can easily be carried away.

Alarms
There were a number of break-ins where the alarms were not armed or linked to outbuildings, sheds or cottages these past 10 days. Please be vigilant about setting your alarm and please secure verandas, outbuildings, sheds and cottages. If you have no alarm system or an old alarm system, please consider an upgrade. For more information and advice call Gary on 0828947628 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Keshen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0833935265.

Don’t provide cover for would be criminals (cut back foliage)
Deter criminals from targeting your house by ensuring you cut back trees and bushes. Investigate installing movement sensor lights and report broken street lights.

Clear foliage away from your PIR beams
Excessive foliage and pot plants placed in front of external PIR beams will not only result in possible false alarms, but also render them useless in detecting criminal’s approaching your house. If you have invested in these external PIR beams, please ensure that they remain unobscured.

Incident summary (Crime and other)
There were 7 incidents in Howick. There were 6 incidents in Merrivale. There were 3 incidents in Howick West. There was 1 incident in Hilton. There was 1 incident in Tweedie.

KSS Incidents 21 – 29 February 2020
21 February 2020 02:47 Loran Road (Merrivale) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported that the security gate and front door had been opened. Nothing was stolen. SAPS were advised. A case was opened.

21 February 2020 01:20 D293 (Hilton) The KSS Control Room received an alarm activation. A KSS Response unit was dispatched. The KSS Officers reported a break-in. Access was gained through the fence. A TV was stolen. SAPS were advised. A case was opened.