SOME TIPS FROM THE POLICE in the event the robbers manage to enter on to our premises or inside our houses. I hope theyre useful to you and can help save a life. 1. Robbers typically launch their attacks from the backdoor (normally kitchen doors) because they are usually not fortified. Get good doors for your kitchen. Use crossbars at the back or burglarproof behind the doors inside the house. If you have keys to the burglarproof, never leave them inside the lock. Where possible, use a padlock in addition to the keys. The purpose is to make it as difficult as possible for the robbers to enter into the house and to buy you time to call somebody for help. 2. When you hear someone breaking your doors, unless you are absolutely sure your actions will prevent entry into the house, dont try to be a hero by pushing back behind the doors (they may shoot at you through the doors), or putting heavy items like freezers or furniture behind it (they get more angry and when they are able to finally enter they are more likely to be violent). 3. If you sleep without clothes or with minimal clothing, dress up as soon as you hear them. For the women especially, dont stay in your nighties or wrappers, wear trousers and an ugly top. 4. If you call someone on the phone for help, keep the phone far from you as you dont want it to be known that youve done so. 5. Look for your main power switch and plunge the building into darkness (it disorients them and may cause them to run away). 6. If you have a gun, registered or not, use it but only if youre sure you will do damage. This isnt the time for warning shots! Killing an intruder on your premises in defence of yourself and property is a legitimate legal defence. Same goes for the use of any other weapon e.g. knives. 7. When the robbers manage to enter give them whatever they want. Dont hide anything. Dont try to be a hero or to negotiate with them. 8. Dont look at them directly (or dont let them see you doing so). If you know any of them dont show any signs of recognition and dont mention the persons name. However memorise whatever features you can to help with identification and investigation. 9. When they finally leave your house do not chase after them (yeah some people do that smh). 10. Be your neighbours keeper and if you hear any break-ins at their house, call the police for assistance. Helplines for the police information room: 030 278 7373 030 277 3906 030 274 3999 Be safe everyone and may God protect us all.
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 10:13:05 +0000
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