Collaboration yields security results
Collaboration between the sidewalk monitor and security officer helps to apprehend a suspect for stealing copper piping. SAPS were called out and a case was opened. Well done to our guys!
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Championing the future
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Dear members While the traumatic events of the past month slowly make their way into the annals of history, we are left with the question – where to from here? According to SAPOA, July’s civil unrest will have a R20billion impact on KZN’s GDP and a…
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ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY RE-OPENS SOME OF ITS FACILITIES
With the country moving to national alert level 3, the City has reopened doors of some of its public amenities, however, with strong adherence to Covid-19 protocols. The pubic is now free to use the following amenities: LIBRARIES AND HERITAGE…
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FLORIDA ROAD UIP UPDATE FOLLOWING LAST WEEK’S UNREST
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Many areas of KZN including some parts of Gauteng were severely affected by last week’s unrest, looting, and violence. In the aftermath, it has been truly inspiring to see communities quickly rally together to protect, clean up, assist with supplies…
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Be aware of road closures for this weekend’s IRONMAN competition
The IRONMAN 70.3 is fast approaching and is all set to take place on Sunday the 6th of June 2021. CLICK HERE FOR THE ROAD CLOSURE FLYER so that you are well prepared when out and about in the area…
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Focusing on the basics to keep Florida Road looking its best
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The Florida Road Cleaning, Greening, and Maintenance team places a lot of effort on the small initiatives within the precinct, which go a long way in making Florida Road the great place that it is. The team has started from…
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Body worn cameras – how do they fit into and enhance our public space security?
Body worn cameras are small video recording devices attached to a patrolling security officer’s clothing, helmet or sunglasses. For the officer, the device can capture video and audio recordings like arrests, searches, interrogations, and critical incidents. Having body worn cameras…
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Proactive teamwork works to keep Florida Road safe
Excellent work by Sidewalk Monitor Mandla Magwaza on Saturday evening alerted our Security Supervisor Sbusiso Xulu of a suspicious vehicle occupied by five males parked on Florida Rd between Currie and Holden Avenue. Precinct manager, Andrew Fynn, was conducting a…
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Teamwork keeps suspicious activity at bay on Florida Road
During the early hours of Thursday 13 August, the Florida Rd UIP Security Team was supported by both Excellerate and Blue Security Services in a combined show of force within the precinct and broader neighbourhood. A number of suspicious individuals…
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COVID-19: Navigating a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic did not come with instructions or a road map. This did not deter the Florida Rd UIP as we tackled the lockdown with a holistic management response to protect properties and businesses, keep the precinct well managed…
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