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Two Golden Rules

Two Golden Rules

The Two Golden Rules Towards Securing Your Home, Estate, Business, or Suburb.

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April 2023 Newsletter

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The Importance of Battery Backups

The Importance of Battery Backups for Home Security Systems during Load Shedding.

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Secure Your Property with TRSS Guarding

When it comes to protecting your property, it's important to choose a reliable and experienced security company.

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February 2023 Newsletter

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Loadshedding

Loadshedding Risk

South Africans need to mitigate the risk and damage caused by load shedding by being prepared.

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Running Alone Tips

There are certain safety tips you should follow when running alone...

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Shopping with your Cell Phone

When it comes to online shopping, your credit/debit card details are your most crucial assets...

Hijacking Trends

Hijacking Trends

We have been warned of a new trend where motorists are being targeted while buying food at drive-thru establishments...

Hijacking Trends

Hijacking Trends

We have been warned of a new trend where motorists are being targeted while buying food at drive-thru establishments...

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20 Rules For International Guests

The following 20 important rules, you will greatly minimize the risks of becoming a victim of crime in South Africa.

Kidnappings

Kidnappings - the scary truth

There were 3,306 kidnappings reported between January and March this year.

Gate Motor Theft

Gate Motor Theft

Residents are urged to take extra safety precautions if it comes to their electrical gate motors, as the increase of this sort of crime is at its peak again.

Commercial burglary

Commercial burglary, how can you protect yourself?

Although burglaries are on the increase, you can help prevent burglary at your business by knowing the following valuable information.

Hi-Jacking

Hi-Jacking - Are you aware of the latest trend?

We have been warned of a new trend where motorists are being targeted while buying food at drive-thru establishments.

5 Benefits of a Smart watch For Kids

5 Benefits of a Smart watch For Kids

Here are a few benefits of kid’s smartwatches to convince you that getting a kid’s smartwatch will be the best decision, regarding the security and productivity of the child.

Auto Dispatch

Auto Dispatch, What is it?

The purpose of Auto Dispatch is to gain precise real-time information on reaction officers’ location and reduce the response time of the dispatcher in case of an emergency.

Security Risk Assessment

Security Risk Assessment

A security risk assessment is a procedure that helps organizations identify, analyze, and implement security controls in the workplace.

PSIRA

Regulation of Private Security Companies

Private security companies in South Africa are subject to a high level of regulatory control.

Home Renovations

Home Renovations – how to stay safe

You may be forced to temporarily relocate during large-scale home renovation or construction projects.

Spring into action

Spring into action

As each new season arises, the elements of the weather and the traditions of the season leave us with different safety precautions and tips to consider.

CCTV

CCTV, what does that mean?

Early warning systems, reduce cost of losses. The CCTV control room reacts to the event before the perpetrators have enough time to do damage to the client's property.

License Plate Recognition

License Plate Recognition, is it necessary?

The public safety realm is consistently pushing new technologies that can automate laborious and time-consuming tasks out on the field.

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The benefits of Security providers in South Africa

Are you concerned about increased violence in your neighborhood? Hiring a reputable security company can be a good precaution.

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Important safety tips for children to follow during the holidays

Ensure that all doors and windows are locked. If you get home and the door is open or a window is smashed, do not peek inside, instead, go to a neighbour you trust for help.

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Hijacking Tips

Hijacking is a very real and dangerous possibility in South Africa, here are some especially important tips to help you in an unfortunate event of a hijacking.

Home Invasions

Home Invasions

Did you know that home invaders usually act on “inside information” and will survey your home and your patterns for a number of days or even weeks before making their move?

Importance of early warning detection

Importance of early warning detection

Due to the shamefully high crime rates in South Africa, many homeowners across the country have turned to private security companies for armed response as well as the installation for alarms, security beams, electric motor gates and electric fences.

Commercial Guarding

Commercial Guarding

Many commercial properties are filled with valuable equipment which makes them a target for criminals. While modern technology helps with your security, the human element is just as important.

S.W.A.T

S.W.A.T

The South African security industry has been in existence for many decades and is one of the most sophisticated in the world...

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The security needs for commercial spaces are different from residential ones because commercial spaces are often a lot larger and house many more people.

Armed Reaction

Armed Reaction

Not everyone wants to keep firearms on their person to protect themselves. Some places don’t even allow people to hold firearms in their residential or commercial properties or carry them wherever they go.

Armed Reaction Officers

Armed Reaction Officers

When choosing a security provider ensure the Armed response officers go through extensive training before they are sent into the field.

S.W.A.T Training

S.W.A.T Training

The TRSS S.W.A.T. Team train for and prepare to provide a tactical resolution to a variety of high-risk situations. Ultimately, S.W.A.T. must be prepared to use their training,..

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May 2021 Newsletter

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Guarding Blog

Properly trained security teams can effectively prevent risks by being vigilant and reporting on vulnerabilities in the security system. When a protocol is established for reporting problems,..

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Perimeter Security.

An electric fence / electrified fence is your first line of defense against intruders. Whether you chose a free standing electric fence, See-thru fence with piggy back electric fencing....

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Security Systems to make your home and workplace secure

Home and workplace security solutions are very important as it ensures the safety of the occupants of the building as well as any equipment and other property on the premises

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Can You Improve Security With Environmental Design?

Beyond your access control system, you may want to consider the principles of crime prevention through environmental design.

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5 Top home update tips from security contractors

Security contractors know what it takes to improve the safety of your home. While it is always good to have an armed response company watching your back,...

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Why risk assessments are so important

Organisations and residential estates / complexes often do not consider the importance of their security system until it has already been breached, resulting in...

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Aid security guard services with outdoor lighting

In addition to contracting security guard services for your home, there are a number of steps you can take to make your property safer and to deter criminals...

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South Africa National Lockdown

Covid-19 has fundamentally changed the world we live in. The world is currently struggling to control a global public health pandemic that...

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Guidelines on returning to work safely

With the lockdown restrictions slowly being relaxed, some people are lucky enough to be able to go back to again. This is great news for the economy...

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STANDUNITEDSA - Against gender based violence

At TRSS, our aim is to protect our clients from criminals. We have extended this journey of ours to protect women who are abused either physically or emotionally...

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How to Combat Organised Retail Crime

As a commercial security company, TRSS has helped many businesses to secure their premises against organised retail crime by assessing the...

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5 Top Security Trends for 2020

As the New Year begins, the security industry is already buzzing with discussions about a variety of technological advancements. These are...

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The Do's and Don'ts of Keeping Your Home Secure During the Festive Season

It's that time of year when you will be setting off on holiday and finally enjoy some well-deserved relaxation time after...

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Maintenance Tips for Your Home Security Systems

A home security system is a sound investment, and just like any other investment, it needs to be looked after to ...

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What Are the Benefits of Access Control Systems

Electronic access control systems are increasingly common among South African businesses. This is unsurprising, considering the crime rate...

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5 Ways to Improve Security on Your Commercial Property

Your commercial property is an extremely vulnerable place. Your staff, as well as every valuable asset your company owns, are on ...

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How to Layer Your Home Security System for Maximum Protection

Strong home security is never achieved through one single layer of protection. If your yard is vulnerable, then only having an ...

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6 Signs Your Business Needs Help from a Top Security Company

Strong home security is never achieved through one single layer of protection. If your yard is vulnerable, then only having an ...