{"id":226596,"date":"2019-12-28T06:30:56","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T04:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=226596"},"modified":"2019-12-27T21:43:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-27T19:43:43","slug":"take-charge-personal-safety-handy-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/12\/28\/take-charge-personal-safety-handy-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Take charge of your personal safety with these handy tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The festive season is a time for family, friends and fun.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is also the time of year when criminals take advantage of people\u2019s vulnerability.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>With this in mind the SAPS has compiled a list of personal safety tips that it hopes resident will take to heart.<\/p>\n<h4>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/226569\/dont-become-victim-handle-cash-care-festive-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Don\u2019t become a victim, handle your cash with care this festive season<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong>They are:<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Never walk around alone and don\u2019t talk to strangers.<\/li>\n<li>Be on the lookout for strange cars or people.<\/li>\n<li>Only walk in well-lit busy streets and in a group, if possible.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your home is secure, and become a member of an armed response service.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure that you know all the emergency numbers or have them displayed in an accessible area.<\/li>\n<li>Always let someone know if you are going away and how long you will be gone. But think twice before advertising your impending absence on social media. Criminals also have access to Facebook and Twitter.<\/li>\n<li>Trust your instinct.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid going onto a congested street where you cannot even walk properly, as criminals may use the opportunity for pick pocketing.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid displaying valuables where criminals can see them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>ALSO READ:\u00a0<a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/225952\/primrose-police-urge-community-to-be-safe-this-festive-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Primrose police urge community to be safe this festive season<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The SAPS once again reminded community members to be alert and aware of their surrounding at all times and to report and suspicious or criminal activity to their nearest police station.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span 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