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One of the side-effects of having a life is that you aren t always at home when you re involved in

Now you can carry your panic with you wherever you go (not the feeling, the solution).

Features: Armed panic/fire/medical response 24/7 Silent alarm from any smartphone Response to your

1 NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2017 We re Manning The PANIC Stations One of the side-effects of being in a state of panic, is that you can t remember where any of the panic buttons dotted around your house are. One of the side-effects of having a life is that you aren t always at home when you re involved in an emergency situation anyway. Now you can carry your panic with you wherever you go (not the feeling, the solution). It s like our call us In Case of Anything number, but in app form. Features: Armed panic/fire/medical response 24/7 Silent alarm from any smartphone Response to your precise GPS location* Use it at home or on the road No installation costs Special packages for body corporates. Ideal for teens, moms and the elderly. *Terms and conditions apply. IN CASE OF ANYTHING f f f

This is a brief summary of just some of the things that have happened in your neighbourhood (and ours) over the last month. Remember, you can call us In Case Of Anything. Here s the proof.

2 This is a brief summary of just some of the things that have happened in your neighbourhood (and ours) over the last month. Remember, you can call us In Case Of Anything. Here s the proof. SPECIAL FEATURE Don t Panic Chances are you know all about our In Case of Anything Number. You know, the number you can call, you guessed it, in case of anything (related to an emergency). Its one of the little things we do to help you and your family feel safer. But sometimes, in times of crisis, its hard to assess a situation and dial a number with shaking hands, especially if it isn t loaded into your phone (sort that out by the way, right now we ll wait), its really much easier to hurl yourself towards a panic button and send us a distress signal like that. So, we thought we d simplify the process even more for you, by introducing our brand new Marshall Security Smartphone app (with GPS Panic), powered by ICE Plus. We like to think of it as our Press This In Case of Panic button and really that s exactly what it is. We all have our phones on us all the time, they are affixed to our fingertips, so let s use them to simplify the process of calling for help. Whether you are in your home, driving in your car, dropping the kids off at school, locking up at your office, stopping at the service station to pick up milk, wherever, whatever if there is anything that sets your inner alarm bells ringing (or your spider senses tingling), hit our handy panic button on your phone and we will come running. Our app has a built in GPS locator so that we can pinpoint the exact location you sent us your distress signal from. The app will also phone home as it were, by sending anyone you have listed (family and/or friends) a notification that you set off the panic, where you set it off and that you may require assistance. We ll already be on our way to you though. Panic signals are prioritised and we will dispatch a vehicle to your aid prior to even calling you to find out what is wrong. Following that conversation we will rally the right emergency services to help us help you. HOW IT WORKS 1. The application sends our control room (emergency dispatch centre) the panic signal. 2. Our control room immediately dispatches a reaction unit to your co-ordinates, as per your location when you hit the panic button. 3. Our control room will make audio contact with you while the vehicle is en route to find out the nature of the emergency. 4. Our control room will call the relevant emergency services to aid us in your situation. Please note, our app currently can t be found on the app stores (we re working on that, we promise) but, if you are a Marshall client and are interested in finding out more, please call our In Case of Anything number. One of our team will take you through the details, register you and send you a download link.

COMMUNITY MEETS COMPANY 1. Business name: Ellis Park Butchery 2.

How long have you served the community: The family business was opened by Rohan and Dolores Moodie 31 Years ago. 5.

Is there anything that you would like to promote: Our great quality meat and fantastic personal service 7. Web address or contact details: www.ellisparkbutchery.co.za / info@ellisparkbutchery.

Recently we took over the premises next door to give us much more retail space, making a much bigger and better new look butchery.

Why do you use Marshall to protect your business: Marshall are the best! Their reaction time is irrefutably unbeatable.

3 COMMUNITY MEETS COMPANY 1. Business name: Ellis Park Butchery 2. Business type / what do you do: Butchery, we are focused on retail and supply to restaurants and hotels 3. Where can we find you: 31 Romsey Grove, Durban North 4. How long have you served the community: The family business was opened by Rohan and Dolores Moodie 31 Years ago. 5. What do you love about north Durban: We are a close-knit community. Also the weather and the general vibe of the area 6. Is there anything that you would like to promote: Our great quality meat and fantastic personal service 7. Web address or contact details: / info@ellisparkbutchery.co.za / Tel: / Tell us something that we don t know (about anything you want): We are expanding our butchery! Recently we took over the premises next door to give us much more retail space, making a much bigger and better new look butchery. We will have more products on offer such as milk, bread, sweets, chips, chocolates, eggs, ice and many other essentials. 9. Why do you use Marshall to protect your business: Marshall are the best! Their reaction time is irrefutably unbeatable. You can call them at any time of day or night with any concerns and you can rest assured that they will be there within a couple of minutes. They seem to have a lot of cars on the road, giving a sense of security, knowing that they are patrolling our area. Their catch phrase of Call Us In Case of Anything is so true to how we view their service. 10.How long have they looked after your business: We have been clients of Marshall Security since 2009, one of Marshall s first clients.

4 MARSHALL NEWSFEED Shooting / House Robbery, Umgeni Park, 3 June On Saturday evening at approximately 18.40, whilst on routine patrol in Anthony Road in the suburb of Umgeni Park, north of Durban, a Marshall Security Special Operations Team member, noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in the driveway of a property along the road. Shooting / High Speed Chase, Morningside, 11 June At approximately 17.15, while on a routine patrol on Soofie Shaeb Drive in Durban North, a Marshall Security armed reaction officer noticed a suspicious vehicle, a black Mercedes-Benz and began to follow the vehicle, while relaying information to our emergency contact centre. As the officer passed the premises, he noticed the gates were open. The officer decided to turn around and approach the premises to investigate further. As the officer approached a suspect appeared from the driveway, brandishing a firearm, and fired several shots in the officers direction, striking the vehicle. The Marshall Security SOT member returned fire, striking the man, who collapsed as the officer took cover behind his vehicle and called for backup. Two other suspects then began shooting in the officers direction before assisting their accomplice and fleeing in a getaway vehicle in the direction of Browns Drift Road. Additional Marshall Security Armed Reaction officers descended on the area and a high speed chase ensued, with the suspects managing to evade arrest. Further investigation revealed that the suspects had stolen several high end electronic items from the Umgeni Park home. The vehicle was confirmed to fit the registration and description of a vehicle wanted for the commission of several crimes in the greater Durban and surrounding areas of late. The driver of the vehicle noticed the reaction officer was following and increased speed in a wreckless attempt to evade arrest. Traveling at high speed the vehicle fled in a southerly direction on Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Avenue, with the Marshall Security armed reaction officer in pursuit, the vehicle turned up Simso Nkwanyana (Goble) Road before taking a turn onto Percy Osborne Road where the vehicle came to a stop. Two occupants of the Mercedes-Benz alighted from the vehicle brandishing AK47 rifles, firing several shots at the armed reaction officer who took cover and returned fire, with several high caliber rounds striking the officers vehicle. The suspects fled in the vehicle towards Umgeni Road while additional resources and members of the South African Police Services descended on the scene. An extensive search of the area was conducted however the suspects managed to evade arrest. The Marshall Security armed reaction officer was unharmed in the ordeal. The scene was secured and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. Armed Robbery / Shooting, Durban North, 23 June Marshall Security were alerted to an armed business robbery, which had just occurred in the Durban North area just after Armed reaction officers were immediately dispatched and upon

MARSHALL NEWSFEED Armed Robbery / Shooting, Durban North, 23 June (continued) further investigation it was ascertained that two suspects, armed with a hand gun, entered a cell phone store in a

The injured man was treated and stabilized at the scene by Crisis Medical paramedics, before being taken to hospital for further care.

The scene was secured and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. Assault, Glen Ashley, 24 June At approximately 18.

5 MARSHALL NEWSFEED Armed Robbery / Shooting, Durban North, 23 June (continued) further investigation it was ascertained that two suspects, armed with a hand gun, entered a cell phone store in a popular shopping centre in Adelaide Tambo (Kensington) Drive, demanding cellphones and money. A shot was fired by the suspects, striking a 26 year old male shopkeeper in his left foot. The injured man was treated and stabilized at the scene by Crisis Medical paramedics, before being taken to hospital for further care. Eyewitnesses suggest the two suspects robbed the store of two cellphones and an undisclosed amount of cash, firing a shot, before fleeing on foot to an awaiting getaway vehicle. The scene was secured and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. Assault, Glen Ashley, 24 June At approximately 18.40, Marshall Security armed reaction officers responded to an attempted robbery from a person at a popular shopping destination in the Glen Ashley area. Reports from the scene indicated that the victim, a sixty eight year old male, was walking to his vehicle when he was approached by two unknown men. One of men produced a knife, demanding the mans cellular phone. A scuffle broke out resulting in the man sustaining a laceration to his right shoulder. The suspects were unsuccessful in obtaining any of the mans belongings and fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. The victim was attended to at the scene by Crisis Medical Paramedics and later refused hospital transportation. The scene was secured and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing.

ARRESTS & RECOVERIES Theft / Suspect Arrested, Avoca, 3 June Whilst on a routine patrol on Chris Hani (North Coast) Road, in the Avoca area, in the early hours of the morning, a Marshall Security

The reaction officer s suspicion grew and the man was intercepted further down the roadway.

When interviewed, the man could not explain where he obtained the property from and the assistance of the South African Police Services was called for.

Attempted House Breaking / Suspects Arrested, Glen Hills, 5 June At approximately 23.

6 ARRESTS & RECOVERIES Theft / Suspect Arrested, Avoca, 3 June Whilst on a routine patrol on Chris Hani (North Coast) Road, in the Avoca area, in the early hours of the morning, a Marshall Security Armed Reaction officer noticed a man walking hastily down the road, carrying various items and pushing a lawn mower. The reaction officer s suspicion grew and the man was intercepted further down the roadway. Upon further investigation the man was found to be in possession of a weed-eater, lawnmower and a Sony Playstation as well as various other items, including a large amount of foreign currency. When interviewed, the man could not explain where he obtained the property from and the assistance of the South African Police Services was called for. The suspect was arrested on site and charged for being in possession of items believed to have been stolen and remanded into the custody of the SAPS. Attempted House Breaking / Suspects Arrested, Glen Hills, 5 June At approximately 23.00, the Marshall Security Emergency Contact Centre received an alert from an on-site security guard at a housing complex in Rinaldo Road in the suburb of Glen Hills, north of Durban. The guard stated that he had noticed a suspect on site and requested assistance. Armed Reaction officers were immediately dispatched and upon further investigation, a male suspect was found hiding in bushes on the property in an attempt to evade arrest. The suspect was found in possession of a knife, as well as various house breaking implements. He was arrested on site and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing.

ARRESTS & RECOVERIES (continued) Recovery Of Stolen Motor Vehicle/ Suspect Durban North / Benoni, 10 June Marshall Security s Emergency Contact Centre was alerted via our SNIPR Automatic Number Plate

The scene and vehicle was secured and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing.

A check was done on the vehicle and it was confirmed to have been stolen in 2016 in the Benoni area of the Gauteng province.

7 ARRESTS & RECOVERIES (continued) Recovery Of Stolen Motor Vehicle/ Suspect Durban North / Benoni, 10 June Marshall Security s Emergency Contact Centre was alerted via our SNIPR Automatic Number Plate Recognition Camera systems, to a stolen motor vehicle in the Durban North area. A search of the surrounding area was conducted however the suspects managed to evade arrest. The scene and vehicle was secured and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. The vehicle, a black Volkswagen Polo, was with the assistance of the South African Police Services, intercepted and stopped on Umhlanga Rocks Drive. A check was done on the vehicle and it was confirmed to have been stolen in 2016 in the Benoni area of the Gauteng province. The driver and single occupant of the vehicle was remanded into the custody of the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. Recovery Of Hijacked Motor Vehicle, Inanda, 21 June Marshall Security s Special Operation Team assisted in the recovery of a hijacked motor vehicle this morning. The vehicle, a Toyota Hilux, was recovered in the Inanda area. Shortly after handing over the Toyota, while the team member was leaving the area, an officer noticed another hijacked vehicle, a Volkswagen Caddy, which was spotted just off a main road. The vehicle, which is used for the delivery of cigarettes, was hijacked in the Inanda area, minutes before the SOT member spotted it. Three armed suspects were found in the act of offloading the stock from the vehicle. The suspects noticed the Marshall Security armed reaction officer approaching and fled on foot into nearby bushes.

ARRESTS & RECOVERIES (continued) Shooting / House Breaking / Suspect Arrested, Avoca, 24 June At approximately 03.

Armed reaction officers were immediately dispatched to the scene and whilst conducting a check of the property, one of the officers noted a glass sliding door had been forced open and entry to the

The suspect advanced at the officer who drew his firearm, firing a shot in an attempt to defend himself, and striking the suspect.

8 ARRESTS & RECOVERIES (continued) Shooting / House Breaking / Suspect Arrested, Avoca, 24 June At approximately the Marshall Security Emergency Contact Centre received an alert of multiple alarm activations from a premises in Avoca Road in the Avoca area. Armed reaction officers were immediately dispatched to the scene and whilst conducting a check of the property, one of the officers noted a glass sliding door had been forced open and entry to the property had been gained. The officer was confronted by a male suspect armed with a large knife. The suspect advanced at the officer who drew his firearm, firing a shot in an attempt to defend himself, and striking the suspect. Crisis Medical Paramedics were called to the scene and the suspect was treated and stabilized on scene before being taken under police guard to a nearby hospital. The suspect is believed to have been involved in several incidents of housebreaking in the area of late. The scene was secured and handed over to the South African Police Services for further investigation and processing. An alert was sent out over various emergency networks including Emergency Control South Africa. There were reports of the vehicle being seen traveling towards the N2 in a southerly direction, authorities descended onto various points along the national highway. Big Show Towing reported a positive sighting of the vehicle passing through the Tongaat Toll gate and authorities began pursuing the vehicle. Marshall Security s Special Operations Team were activated to assist and the vehicle was pursued at high speed on the national highway. With a shoot out ensuing between suspects and authorities, the vehicle was finally brought to a stop by the South African Police Services in the vicinity of the Queen Nandi Drive off ramp. Two suspects fled on foot into nearby dense bushes. The driver of the vehicle sustained a gun shot wound to his shoulder and was apprehended by members of the SAPS. No authorities or members of the public were injured in the ordeal. The wounded suspect was attended to on scene by paramedics before being taken under police guard to a nearby hospital for further care. The man was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm. The SAPS K9 unit were called in to assist with a comprehensive search of the area, however the remaining two suspects managed to evade arrest. Recovery Of Hijacked Vehicle / Shooting / Suspect Arrested Briardene / Stanger, 28 June At approximately 18.30, Marshall Security were alerted to a hijacking, which had occurred in the Stanger area. Information received indicated that three suspects armed with firearms, hijacked a white Toyota Hi Ace.

9 LETTERS & COMMENTS Sally Quinlan Bosch The Marshall team have been absolutely amazing over the past year. Many many thanks for everything! Mandhira Paul Marshall have been amazing in the Sunningdale Village area. I had a function on Saturday night and the patrol vehicle was stationed at my home ensuring the safety of my guests and their vehicles. I didn t have to send a special request through, the guys noticed activity and took the initiative. Susan Belling Live in Durban North Athlone. Was closing my gate when I witnessed a homeless man aggressively sexually harassing a lady waiting for her taxi. She ran and the Marshall guard stationed in the field intervened. So glad we have hero s like this in our neighbourhood. Thank you for doing something! Made my heart smile! Natasha Lotter Salute to the patrol guys who disturbed the house robbery in Anthony Drive tonight and prevented it from being lots worse and getting in the line of fire to do so. You guys are the best Marshall! Glad you re all safe too, thanks for keeping us safe. Natasha Buckle Thanks guys for helping with the three dogs we found last night. Owner is fetching them now. You guys are so helpful! Amanda Kichenbrand Just wanted to post a thank you to Marshall Security for finding our English Bulldog and taking him to Ashburn vet this morning. Our English Bulldog managed to escape our yard this morning without us knowing and when we noticed him gone we started searching and driving around the neighbourhood to try and find him. We asked the Marshall security patrol man if he has seen white bulldog and he confirmed that he picked it up and took it to Ashburn vet. To Marshall security and Asburn vet, thank you very very much for keeping our bully boy safe and for returning him to us! If it wasn t for your selfless act we could have had a very different outcome. - feeling relieved with Stephan Kichenbrand.

10 LETTERS & COMMENTS Farrah Khan Maharajh Thank you Marshall Security for coming to Feeding the Furballs NPO rescue this morning on the N2 after we were hit by another car and getting our cats to the ER vet. Michelle McIntosh Thank you so much for reacting so quickly to my mum s panic button. Gill Austin Let my alarm off my accident this morning! MARSHALL SECURITY called within seconds... awesome response time as always guys! Muke Godide Keep up the good work guys. SPECIAL PROMOTION ON TRACKER UNIT To Care is to Protect Tracker believes that every South African has the right to enjoy the freedom to drive. We offer an innovative range of products and services that are geared towards getting your vehicle back. For peace of mind visit: Jefferson Munsamy: jmunsamy@tracker.co.za Tel : QUOTE REF : MARSHALL Marshall Security recommend that all of our clients have a tracking device fitted to their vehicle and as a special promotion, any existing Marshall Security Armed Response client interested in fitting a Tracker unit to their vehicle will qualify for a discount. For more information, contact Tracker on and quote the reference: MARSHALL

AREA PATROL REPORTS Gainsford / Dunford Patrol 3 June 2017, 18.31 our security guard called in stating that the front main gate and door of a property on Durford were wide open.

11 AREA PATROL REPORTS Gainsford / Dunford Patrol 3 June 2017, our security guard called in stating that the front main gate and door of a property on Durford were wide open. Reaction officers were dispatched and discovered that the door had been forced and the house ransacked. Three LCD televisions were stolen. Armed Response Special Operations Team Vehicles Sponsored By: Santova (insurance) THE FOLLOWING PATROL AREAS REPORTED NO INCIDENTS AND ARE FUNCTIONING WELL: AMBLESIDE/ELLINGHAM PATROLS BECKENHAM PATROL BLUE RIDGE PATROL BURLEIGH PATROL BURNDALE PATROL BLUE RIDGE GLEN ASHLEY PATROL CARNARVON PLACE STREET PATROL CHELSEA DRIVE PATROL CLARENDON DRIVE PATROL CAMBRIDGE PATROL CARNARVON PATROL DAVALLEN & WILDEN PATROL FAIRHOLM/EARLSWOOD PATROLS GELDERLAND & OOSTERLAND PATROL HIGHGATE PATROL KERHODE PATROL KINLOCH PATROL LADY ELLEN PATROL LANSDOWNE PATROL LONSDALE PATROL MARINE VIEW PATROL MARLBOROUGH PATROL NORTHUMBERLAND PATROL REGENT PATROL SHERWOOD PATROL ST ANDREWS PATROL STIRLING CRESCENT PATROL TIMAVO & RONAN PATROL WESTBURY PATROL VIRGINIA PATROL WEDGEWOOD PATROL WINDSOR PATROL

12 FOR YOUR KIDS (print out and keep) Hey kids, colour in these emergency service vehicles. You can see them all in action at Emergency Services Day in August. AMBULANCE POLICE MARSHALL

CAN YOU SPOT A CRIMINAL A MILE OFF? WE CAN

NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2017 CAN YOU SPOT A CRIMINAL A MILE OFF? WE CAN Introducing our new ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) Project FIND OUT MORE ON PAGE 1 IN CASE OF ANYTHING 086 162 7732 f f