Security Update 22 March, 2011

Dear Friends
Welcome to this week’s security update. This is a free, weekly service to help raise community awareness about local crime. All information is gathered from reputable sources. Some information is passed on from those that have experienced security incidents first hand and want to share it to help others.

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17 March, at 20:50hrs, a man reported an armed carjacking as the guard opened the gate to let the him out of the compound. 

Investigations revealed that four armed men posing as ordinary unsuspecting passersbys on foot, along General Mathenge Road (Westlands area), entered the compound as the guard opened the gate for the resident to leave. They ordered the guard to surrender at gun point and proceeded to the resident’s car that was about to drive out of the compound and ordered him out. They took control of the car, a Toyota Premio silver in colour, and drove out with a lady who was still in the vehicle. While on General Mathenge Road, Police who had been notified of the carjacking, engaged the thugs in a shoot out. However, they escaped on foot towards Peponi road with nothing being stolen from the victims. No injuries were reported during the incident.

19 March, at about 22:30 hrs, as a man was entering his residence on Argwings Kodhek road.  A grey Toyota Premio registration number KBM 610F, closely followed the man into the gate before it was fully closed. Four young men, two armed with AK 47 assault rifles, accosted the guard and ordered him to surrender. As one kept watch over the guard, three of the thugs followed the man to the parking area at gunpoint and ordered him into his house. They ransacked the house for about one and half hours reportedly stealing about Kshs 200,000 in cash, 200 US dollars, and assorted jewellery before escaping in the man’s car, a Toyota Prado. The thugs left behind the Toyota Premio with a woman occupant, who turned out to be the owner of the car. She recounted how she had been carjacked at about 19:00,hrs in Buru Buru and driven around town, before they picked on the Toyota Prado along Argwings Kodhek. No injuries were reported.

15 March, at approximately 09:40 hours, a man was followed on Peponi Road (Springvalley area) by a white Toyota saloon car Reg. KAZ  450L, which had five (5) occupants. The vehicle managed to enter the compound when the man opened the gate. Four occupants of the second vehicle came out armed and ordered the man to surrender. They ransacked his car before taking away his jacket in a hurry thinking, that it had some cash, and drove off  towards Lower Kabete. The man was not injured and he confirmed that the jacket had nothing inside.

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KK SECURITY REPORT – is not available this week..… To read 04 March’s report in it’s entirety please click on the following link: www.glenedmunds.com/index.php and scroll to the bottom of the page.

26 February, 2011. Iteere Resolves to Enforce Michucki Rules. Police commissioner Mathew Iteere has issued a new directive to traffic police to crackdown on motorist who flout  regulations. Starting next week, traffic officers have been instructed to be keen on minor traffic offences that they would otherwise ignore.There will also be random police checks of motor vehicles in effort to implement and enforce traffic regulations. This follows a resolve by the police that there was laxity in the implementation of traffic rules in the country. Read more: http://www.nairobistar.com/national/national/15784-iteere-resolves-to-enforce-michuki-rules

Kenya Police Telephone Numbers 2010. To download the latest list of Kenya Police Station phone numbers and emergency numbers click on the following link: http://www.glenedmunds.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=174:police&catid=50:useful-info. As a precautionary measure, you must double check that these numbers are working. Phone lines in Kenya can be unreliable.

Kenya Traffic Act – Due to popular request, you can now download this in PDF format. Click on the following link, then scroll to the bottom of the page and download the PDF: www.glenedmunds.com/index.php

Know Your Rights – Transparency International-Kenya believes that information is the most powerful tool that citizens can use to fight corruption and access public services and entitlements. Download this in PDF format and keep in your car: www.glenedmunds.com/index.php

If you or your company would like to sponsor this update, please contact me.

Kind regards,

Kim

Mrs. Kim Edmunds
Managing Director

Dear Friends

Why Is This Course Different Than Our Other Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School Courses? Greystone Ltd is an international services company specializing in risk mitigation, emergency management and security solutions for the International Corporate community and Non-Government Organizations. Greystone brings a wealth of knowledge and international security experience to Session 1, while Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School brings local security knowledge and 40 years of African driving expertise to Sessions 2 & 3. This unique combination makes this the most informative and exciting personal security course available on the market today!

DATES: 16, 17 & 18 November, 2009

VENUE:
Session 1 – Greystone Ltd Offices, Westlands
Sessions 2 & 3 – Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School,  Embakasi

Session I

• Focuses on aspects of increasing individual awareness of your surroundings throughout your daily agenda.
• Describes the criminal mindset, criminal methodology and methods to mitigate the risks associated with travel in Africa.
• Emphasises recognizing and re-acting to Pre-Incident Indicators (PIN’s) as key to preventing the occurrence of violent criminal acts.
• Taught by a Certified Greystone Security Specialist using practical application and scenario based training to reinforce the learning objectives.

Sessions II & III

• How to remain safe while traveling on roads through out Africa to include specific driving techniques designed to counter road hazards.
• You will also gain skill development as it relates to absolute car control, vehicle capabilities and rules of the road.
• Session III specializes in defensive driving and counter-ambush techniques, as well as methods to mitigate the risk of being carjacked.

PRICE
Sessions I, II & III – US$1,265 per person
Sessions    II & III -  US$1,225 per person
Session       I &   II -  US$   750 per person

Contact:
Greystone Limited Glen Edmunds Driving School
Email: securityawareness@greystone-ltd.com Email: info@performance.co.ke
Web: http://www.greystone-ltd.com Web: http://GlenEdmunds.com
Office: +254 20 249-3195                                      Office: +254 20 609737
Mobile:+254 716 392347                                       Mobile: +254 722-732714

Meanwhile, stay safe and remember to Drive to Survive!

Kim

Mrs. Kim Edmunds
Managing Director

“The Name You Can Trust
In Driver Training”

P.O. Box 19124, Nairobi,  00501 Kenya
Office Phone: 254-020-609737/8
Cell: 254-(0)722-732714
Cell: 254-(0)725-635687
Kim@performance.co.ke

http://www.GlenEdmunds.com

Office: 3rd Floor Lengai House, Wilson Airport

Dear Friends

Welcome to the June, 2009 Newsletter

Its hard to believe that it’s time to write another monthly newsletter! 2009 has been extremely busy for us and we would like to thank all of our clients for their continued support!

Many of our June dates are fully booked, but we still have some space remaining on the following courses:

Personal Security Awareness Training Program – June 29, 30, July 01

4WD Off Road Course – June 13, June 20

Drive to Survive! Defensive Driving Course  –
June 17 & 18, June 23 & 24

Refer to our website for more available 2009 training dates.  Just click on the training schedule tab at the top left hand of the page or use this handy link: www.glenedmunds.com/joomla/content/view/70/97/

When Hiring House Help

This seems to be anew trend in urban crime and hence serious precaution need to be taken. Cases have been reported where hired house helps recommended to unsuspecting victims especially from House help bureaus turn out to be part of the robbery syndicate. The house help is only seconded to your home as a spy and once she has all the information about your home security systems and routine, she plans a robbery of the home and disappears. Most of the victims have confirmed that the ID cards of such house helps end up being fake when verified. It’s therefore very important that when hiring house helps, ensure the person seconding them is somebody you know and trust. Ensure proper vetting is done by the security staff to be on safe side.

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Mechanical Tip
Windscreen Maintenance

Termite season is upon us! When you drive through a swarm of termites, normal, wipers and water squired on the glass only spread the squashed insects across the windscreen which restricts viewing. The best thing to do is put windscreen cleaning  additive in your washer bottle. This cleans the glass very effectively. It helps with termites and other flying insects.

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If you would like your company to sponsor this newsletter or become a Glen Edmunds Performance Driving School sponsor, please contact me  on e-mail: Kim@performance.co.ke

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Meanwhile, stay safe and remember to Drive to Survive!

Kim

Mrs. Kim Edmunds
Managing Director

“The Name You Can Trust
In Driver Training”

P.O. Box 19124, Nairobi,  00501 Kenya
Office Phone: 254-020-609737/8
Cell: 254-(0)722-732714
Cell: 254-(0)725-635687
Kim@performance.co.ke

http://www.GlenEdmunds.com

Office: 3rd Floor Lengai House, Wilson Airport