Dear Valued Clients, As Spring sneaks up on us, bringing with it beautiful blossoms of renewal and rebirth, we at NYPD have decided to do a little “spring” cleaning of our own! We are all about keeping things as simple and effective as possible, and to this end we have streamlined our back office accounting system, allocating each client with...
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VEHICLE RELATED THEFT REMAINS HIGH AND IS STEADILY ON THE INCREASE As I review the Crime Stats for the past months, it is concerning to notice that vehicle related theft is still strongly prevalent in our community. This includes theft of goods out of motor vehicles, theft of motor vehicles by remote jamming and hijacking of motor vehicles. By keeping...
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KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE AND PROTECTED Domestic workers are often the first point of contact when criminals decide to strike, so it’s crucial to keep them informed and updated about home security and safety tips, for their own protection and that of your home. Please share the following tips with your domestic worker, gardener and any other employees in your...
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Dear Residents Security is of paramount importance to any South African household and the more you know, the more secure you'll be. Studies into crime trends have shown us that crime will increase as the temperatures start rising and the end of the year approaches. I propose that homeowners keep the following 10 simple but crucial security tips in mind...
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Click image to enlarge Northern Crime Incidents in Northern suburbs 30 July - 05 August 2018 Contact CrimeContact-Related CrimesOther Serious CrimesProperty-Related CrimesVehicle-Related CrimesGrand Total Craighall12216 Dunkeld West112 Parkhurst1113 Parktown North213 Grand Total4152214 Week 1 - August 2018 Crime Concentration : North Click image to enlarge Suburb Weekly Crime Trend Comparison: North Click image to enlarge Suburb Crime Category Comparison: North...
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Dear Residents August represents Women’s Month in South Africa. As we honour the special women in our lives, this National Women’s Day on 9 August 2018, NYPD would like to give special thanks to the dedicated women that work “behind the scenes” to ensure the smooth running of the business on a daily basis. Nolene Barnard is responsible for HR admin and payroll. Without...
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“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela Dear Residents, As Mandela Day 2018 steadily approached, NYPD was faced with the challenge of choosing a worthwhile charity that could benefit from...
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Our suburbs, playgrounds and parks make it a pleasant place to live, work and play but whether we’re commuting to work or enjoying the outdoors, our peaceful lifestyle is threatened by criminals who cruise our suburbs seeking to pounce on their next vulnerable victim. It’s a reality that can lead us to live in fear and seek solutions that make...
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A year ago, on the 1st of July 2017, I took over the reins of NYPD with great excitement, but also with a little trepidation. I knew that certain changes and improvements had to take place for us to keep growing and moving forward, and I also knew that I had to build trust amongst my staff and clients as...
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Will your electric fence keep you safe? It is difficult to not notice all the electric fences around houses and estates when driving through suburbs these days. It seems that they are all the rage, but how effective is your electric fence? Valued NYPD Client How an electric fence works: An electric fence converts power from your mains, a solar...
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