THE IMPORTANCE OF REPORTING CRIME

Dear Harfield Residents

THE IMPORTANCE OF REPORTING CRIME

Reporting a criminal incident to the Police is important for the following reasons:

• Police do not automatically investigate a crime. They can only investigate if the crime has been reported and a statement made.
• Reporting the crime is important for accurate crime stats. This gives SAPS more leverage to request extra police officers, vehicles etc.
• It gives the police a time frame & points out “hot spot”
• It helps them to determine the Modus Operandi of criminals

SAPS, private security companies and Har-Lyn Neighbourhood Watch need to know what is happening in our area to be able to focus their crime prevention efforts properly. If you genuinely feel you do not want to take the time to provide SAPS with a statement, please send a quick e-mail to Jenni Coleman, the HVCID manager stating the incident (gates lifted, door damaged etc.) date, approximate time and address where the incident occurred. The e-mail address is admin@hvcid.co.za. Jenni will then be able to pass this information onto SAPS at her weekly meeting with them.

FIDELITY ADT SPECIAL OFFER

From now until the end of August , anyone signing up with Fidelity ADT, subject to a 24 month agreement, will qualify for 3 months free. To take advantage of this offer or for more information, please e-mail Jenni at admin@hvcid.co.za and she will arrange for a Fidelity ADT rep to contact you.