Private security companies ready for festive season

FRANCISTOWN: With government efforts proving inadequate in curbing crime, private security companies have now proliferated the market such that their services can now be contracted by individuals, businesses, government or council to ensure that establishments can be safeguarded from theft.

These  establishments can be schools and clinics,  or VIPs, installations, service centers, shopping complexes, private homes, banks, offices, entertainment venues, public events, resort centers and airports.

It is always a busy time during the festive season as the reality is that it is during this period that the crime rate goes up.  Crimes such as robbery, assault, fights, rape, burglary, house-breaking, shoplifting, pick-pocketing and mugging become quite common. With a lot of workers receiving bonuses, many people withdrawing large amounts of money, thieves now take advantage of the heightened shopping activities and movements of the people from one place to another.

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