Making a difference!
2018 has been a productive year for KSS with our ever-alert Operations staff apprehending over 71 criminals so far. This is 60% higher than 2017 for the same period. There are a number of contributing factors that include more community participation and communication in terms of reporting suspicious people or vehicles. Thank you, clients, friends, supporters and the community at large! Together we can make a difference.
Reporting incidents
Please report incidents and suspicious vehicles / persons directly to your security service provider so that we can take prompt action. Please note that WhatsApp is not a formal means of dispatching a security service provider or SAPS. Please respect this protocol and don’t place the lives of community citizens in danger by expecting them to respond. The KSS 24/7 Control Room contact number is 033 330 5911.
Incident Summary (crime and other)
There were 7 incidents in Howick (4 residential, 2 business and 1 medical). There was 1 incident in Merrivale (1 medical). There were 2 incidents in Hilton (1 residential and 1 business). There were 3 incidents in Howick West (3 residential). There was 1 incident in Mpophomeni (1 business).
Crime scene management
Evidence collected and analysed at the scene of a crime can make or break a case. Please be very careful and allow HAWKS, SAPS Officers and other security professionals to follow their procedures. I found this useful information on
http://www.securitysa.com/7310r.
Initial actions at the scene of a crime:
1. Safety
The most import things to remember are saving life and treating the injured.
2. Security
Once this has been achieved, the next aim is to secure the crime scene to safeguard property and preserve evidence to aid an investigation and the identification of those responsible.
• An area should always be treated as a crime scene until decided otherwise.
• The scene should be cordoned off as widely as is reasonably possible.
• Evidence is not always visible and can only be preserved by effective scene management, including applying the following basic rules:
– Minimise access to the entire area.
– Do not walk in the cordoned off area.
– Avoid touching or handling anything.
– Do not clean anything.
– Do not throw anything away.
This can be best achieved by making scene preservation the specific role of one person: a family member or friend, a security officer or a police officer.
Keep a record of all persons entering and leaving the cordoned off area and the scene, their purpose and any action(s) taken by them.
Scene preservation should be maintained until fully examined by a police crime scene investigator or advised by the most senior police officer present.
3. Stability
Once it is possible to re-enter the scene, the clear-up operation can begin, including:
• Securing valuable property.
• Arranging to secure the premises, replacing and repairing doors, windows and locks.
• Calling in specialist cleaners or removing items that require specialised cleaning or disposal.
• Cleaning and tidying other items of property and marks left during the crime scene examination.
• Replacing or repairing missing or damaged items.
Congratulations to both the St Anne’s Symphonic Band and Vocal Ensemble for achieving Gold Certificates at the 2018 South African Society of Music Teachers PMB Eisteddfod.
On Friday, 27 July 2018 Laddsworth Primary School hosted a Grade 7 Market Day. The Market Day forms part of the Economic Management Sciences Curriculum, where the students learn about Entrepreneurship and the opportunities it provides.
Laddsworth Pupils; Emma Rawson and Emily Wedge took part in the Pietermaritzburg Pony Show from 12 to 15 July 2018 at the Royal Show Grounds in Pietermaritzburg.
50 days. 4 countries. 9000km.
SCHLESINGER THEATRE, MICHAELHOUSE PRESENTS OH! WHAT A LOVELY WAR
After decades spent silencing the South African forests in which she was raised, Pietermaritzburg local Ruby Gill hummingbirded over the Indian Ocean to hum about violence, joy, privilege and border security to a tolerant Melbourne population. Almost immediately, her piercing lyrics, classically-trained piano-hands and disproportionately massive voice left audiences across the country shaken, transfixed and sometimes a bit hungry.
Well done to the following Grace College matric students, pictured here L-R, for earning their Academic Half Colours; Daryn Watkins (re-award), Ashley King, Nonhlelelo Mnchunu and Jason Tillett.
Laddsworth pupils took part in the CF Tennis Winter Tournament, which was held at Kershaw Park in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday 15 July 2018.
Laddsworth pupils, Thomas Erasmus and Matthew Bishop, who are members of Hilton 1st Cubs and Scouts, completed their Leaping Wolf Badges.
Do multiple charges arising from a single act of misconduct make dismissal more likely? Workplace disciplinary enquiries have morphed into processes which mimic criminal trials. It starts with the choice of language. "Alleged Misconduct" has become "Charges". And for extra gravity, Charges add "Counts" as sub-charges flowing from the primary Charge with criminal phrases like" to wit..." thrown in. The Counts are
This year The Hilton Car Show at Grace College aims not only to provide an opportunity to view some of the latest offerings from Ford, Subaru, US Trucks, Landrover and Haval, but also the opportunity to view the progression of the automobile through time, with an array of classic vehicles on display too. Of particular interest will be Subaru’s brake testing display and US Trucks converted Dodge Ram.
Nova Spa is an established Beauty, Health and Wellness Salon situated on the 1st floor, Suite 10, Hilton Health, Monzali Drive, Hilton.
Laddsworth Primary School would like to congratulate the following pupils who have earned scholarships to their respective High Schools for 2019:
Kayla Bisset, a Grade 1 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, played for the Under 7 Mighty Elephants in the 2018 Club Rugby season, and received a trophy in Durban on Saturday 21 July 2018 for being part of the team.
Congratulations to Sam Moore in Grade 10 at Grace College on his success at the Sappi Scottburgh Classic this past weekend.
Grade 9 St Anne’s pupil, Ofentje Motubatse, recently returned from Florida where she danced in the Walt Disney World Annual Parade.
Grace College invites both visitors and exhibitors to a pleasant day at The Hilton Car Show, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 4 August 2018. The theme of Wheels through Time, will see a mix of classic and modern motor vehicles being showcased.