Servest Security Newsletter - February 2018
16 February 2018

The SBID (Sandton Business Improvement District), SCMD (Sandton City Management District), and the WVMD’s (Wierda Valley Management District) primary goal is to ensure the safety and security of the Sandton community.

Servest is in the privileged position to fulfill this roll, as a specialist security service provider in the abovementioned districts with dedicated vehicles, public safety ambassadors, and 24/7 control room services for operational support, information gathering, and public liaising services in the event of complaints or incidents at our disposal.

Dedicated security management work closely with the SAPS, security companies, and forums in these areas to ensure that visible security and policing take place and that ample response is available within the public space to prevent crime and ensure your safety.

In our ongoing strive to keep all patrons and tenants of the area informed and safe, please take note of the following threats/trends, which have been problematic in the aforesaid areas:

• Follow-home robberies – It is suspected that spotters are found prowling around shopping centres and
public spaces to identify possible victims. Do not approach any of these suspicious persons, rather
immediately report them to your nearest security or SAPS official.

• Theft out of motor vehicles and so-called ‘smash-and-grab’ incidents continue, and people are
advised to not leave any valuable items such as handbags, laptops etc. exposed and visible inside
vehicles at any time. Always be vigilant and never be distracted or pre-occupied around slowmoving
traffic or intersections.

Security Tips
Personal security plays a major role in crime prevention and remains your responsibility. The following few basic personal security tips may save a life or prevent an incident:
• Always be aware of your surroundings and of the people around you.
• Report suspicious behaviour immediately.
• Keep your personal belongings near you and in your sight at all times. Never be distracted.

Emergency Contact Details

In our ongoing strive to ensure a safe environment for all, we value your partnership and request reports and compliments to be escalated to any of the following numbers:
• Servest Customer Care: 087 820 9990 or CustomerCare@servest.co.za
• SAPS Sector Commander: 082 388 5995
• SAPS Sector Vehicles: 071 675 6100/1 or 10111
• Fire & Ambulance: 10177 / 011 375 5911
• Crime Line: 32211
• Anti-Corruption Hot Line: 0860 267 787
• JMPD: 011 375 5911

We ensure continuous excellence in safety and risk governance standards.