I Fully agree with Brian. Yesterdays incident at the Spar should have been covered by their own camera's as the guys were standing at the car park entrance of the mall.
H ----- Original Message ----- From: "Big Brian" <[email protected]> To: "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 3:55 PM Subject: [obsnw] Re: CRIME We have tried, cajoled, encouraged and talked to the Obs businesses about getting some plan together and only a few have taken any steps towards securing this part of Obs. In view of the increased criminal activity, they are more at risk than ever. Crims see the businesses as soft targets, because they are open to the public, have cash on the premises and do not have any visible security in place. Until the businesses get some strategy in place they shall continue being targets. We are in the process of getting extra CCTV coverage in Pepper Square, but in my opinion, the shops, restaurants and pubs should do likewise and position cameras in Lwr. Main Rd. We do not get much help from the Metro Police, despite their laughable "Police Academy" slap-bang in Obs and their blind "Cyclops" cameras that see eff-all, because "Cyclops" is either taking a nap and his one eye is closed, or he needs a monocle. Face facts, folks, if the community does not get more involved, the Crims are going to take more and bolder chances, at enriching themselves at your expense. When last did anyone see a Metro Police officer actually working in Obs? Once again, it seems the only option is to employ some mean security guards.Now here are some ideas... Obs businesses need to get connected with two-way radio's. That way, they can have communications with each other, SAPS and ADT. Put up some money for CCTV monitors, out in the street and in their premises. Improve the lighting in Lwr. Main Rd. Put up some bounty money as a reward for police informers and bounty hunters. Rent-a-cop now and again. Set up an observation post, so the area can be monitored. We have to get rid of this scourge, one way or another. Brian. On Aug 26, 1:30 pm, Rob Gaylard <[email protected]> wrote: > Re. crime in Lower Main Rd > There is an Obs Business Forum AGM on Wednesday 2 September at 10.00 > at A Touch of Madness. In view of the spate of armed robberies and > other criminal activity in the central business and restaurant area of > Obs, it would surely make sense for businesses in the area to attend > the AGM and come up with a security plan for the area, in conjunction > with ONW and Obsid. There seems to be a lack of support for > Artsource, who pay for a person stationed in Lower Main with an ONW > two-way radio. A visible foot patrol with ONW two-way radios would > obviously be a big step forward. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.67/2326 - Release Date: 08/25/09 18:07:00 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
