Protection Services - Wits University

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Handling Suspicious Vehicles and Persons.

Be constantly on the lookout for suspicious looking characters or vehicles and do not hesitate to report them to the Security.
Always be on the alert for potential danger, and be on the lookout for possible escape routes and safe refuge along the way.

If any person or vehicle in a high-risk area arouses your suspicions, treat it as hostile and take appropriate action, e.g. when approaching a red traffic light, slow down, check for oncoming traffic and if clear, drive through the intersection. Always report these incidents to the SAPS.

Should a suspicious vehicle in fact be a (unmarked) SAPS vehicle, the Police must identify themselves by:
Use of a blue light, loudspeaker or any other police equipment.
The flash of a badge through the window whilst driving is not enough.
The Police must go all out in order to let the public know who they are.

Consider the following actions:

o Switch on emergency lights and put your hand out the window (if possible), indicating that they should follow you. Your intention must be very clear and understandable.
o By exceeding the speed limit, you are sending out a message of suspicion, e.g. stolen / hijacked vehicle, transporting stolen goods, under the influence.
o Drive to the nearest Police Station or when in doubt, the nearest busy public area.
Always have your identity document and driver’s license in your possession as well as a pen and notebook to take necessary notes.
If a suspicious person is near your unoccupied vehicle, do not approach the vehicle. Walk to the nearest public area and ask for assistance.
Do not leave your vehicle unattended at a filling station.
Cell phones should be carried on the body. Perpetrators will not allow you to remove your cell phone and valuables from the vehicle during an attack.

Students not to use Cementry thorough fare! Very dangerous at the time!

Due to the Lost and Found Office moving to new smaller premises and therefore space constraints lost and found property will only be kept for three months and then disposed of to hospice.