What to look for
- Someone screaming or shouting for help.
- Vehicle driving slowly and aimlessly, back and forth on a street or parking lot.
- Anyone being forced into a vehicle.
- Any abandoned vehicles.
- Recently broken doors or windows.
- a tense situation that’s about to blow up (threatening etc).
- Any emergency such as an accident.
- Anything unusual for your area.
What to do
- Remain calm.
- Keep away from the suspicious person(s) or activity.
- Avoid taking any risks.
- Notify SNW using the Emergency number, phone Police Station.
- You can also use EyeWitness to notify Police if you feel that making a phone call may jeopardize your safety.
What not to do
- Approach the suspicious person(s) or activity.
- Try to apprehend or hold the suspect(s).
- Take any risks with your safety.
- Delay reporting the incident unnecessarily.
Reporting it
- Briefly describe the incident.
- When did it happen?
- Where did it happen?
- Who was involved?
- Were there weapons involved?
- Where did the suspect(s) go?
- What kind of car(s), if any, was involved?
describe the vehicle (scrim)
- Shape
- Color
- Registration / License plate number
- Identifying marks / Special features (stickers, dents)
- Make
- Model
- Year
after reporting
- Stay on the line with the dispatcher if he/she requests.
- Let the dispatcher know if there are any changes in the circumstances.
- Stay in the area and meet with the officer if it is safe to do so.
- Leave the area if you believe that you are in any danger.
SCRIM
Shape
Bakkie, SUV, Sedan (2/4 door), Minibus.
colour
Be very specific as colour schemes can be confusing.
registration
The single most important detail that must be recorded correctly.
identyfing marks
Accident damage, aerials, stickers.
Rims, wheals, seat covers.
make
Try to see the make and the model.
Isuzu (new model or older KB model)