marine1
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They had cop uniforms and R5 rifles, they probably were cops
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Carte Blanche
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Unfortunatly you are more than likely right or they hired the uniforms and equipment. The SAPS needs a major shake up to get rid of all the rubbish
With regard to this insert I did notice one item of security that was missing from that house, Big dogs.
The only had one little fluffy, he should invest in some boerbulls and jack russels.
The crimminal element do not like dogs and go out of their way to avoid houses with big dogs.
marine1
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Yes including Selebi and his cronies, then start with station level.
supersunbird
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What are the posts that go on about "that security setup" going on about?
Flanders
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On Carte Blanche, the guy's house was Fort Knox but it didn't seem to help. They got in one way or another, even resorting to sending fake/crooked cops to do the deed.
This reminds me of a similar thing happening to my previous neighbours - two "cops" pulled up and asked if they could come in to question him about a crime that took place in the area.
Once they were through the security door they made it clear that they were there to rob - they beat the old couple up badly and made off with money, jewellery and a few other valuables - the crooks weren't cops but got the uniforms from corrupt buddies - they were caught but as usual they're out on the street after paying a small bail.
Don't let the "police" into your premises - tell them you'll meet them at the nearest police station.
Once they were through the security door they made it clear that they were there to rob - they beat the old couple up badly and made off with money, jewellery and a few other valuables - the crooks weren't cops but got the uniforms from corrupt buddies - they were caught but as usual they're out on the street after paying a small bail.
Don't let the "police" into your premises - tell them you'll meet them at the nearest police station.
sand_man
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The more security the more interest the astute thief will show, security is a like a red flag saying come see what I got....
Flanders
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I agree but that leaves us stuck between a rock and a hard place. Get top notch security and create maybe just the illusion of safety or don't and lie awake all night listening for strange noises. No wonder we're such a stressed nation.
To be honest, nothing stresses me out more than trying to sleep in a well-secured home. You keep wondering if the electric fence is still working, or what that noise was outside, or whether all the motion detectors are doing their thing; and then there's the inevitable false alarms ...
Just give me a panic button and something similar to a baseball bat to wield...
sand_man
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The art of good security is in its covertness... Enough visible security to be a deterrent but not so much as to create interest. And then something extra and unexpected once the perimeter has been compromised.
No security system is impenetrable but do enough to secure your home making less viable as a target as say perhaps the Skinners next door...
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hmmm...gives me an idea. Perhaps in addition to the waiting "rosebeds", a punji trap lining the interior of the boundary wall with a fake plastic flower bed topping the whole affair.
Each morning you go out and see if you caught anything. 
rwenzori
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hmmm...gives me an idea. Perhaps in addition to the waiting "rosebeds", a punji trap lining the interior of the boundary wall with a fake plastic flower bed topping the whole affair.
Your dog or the neighbours' cat probably!
sand_man
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hahaha... Could work but I think Rwenzori's right though...hmmm...gives me an idea. Perhaps in addition to the waiting "rosebeds", a punji trap lining the interior of the boundary wall with a fake plastic flower bed topping the whole affair.