Apr 30, 2009
Advantage General Issues Safety & Security Advisory For Staff
With the recent increase in incidents of crime and violence in the New Kingston area, Advantage General Insurance Company’s Human Resources department recently issued a safety and security advisory for its members of staff. The advisory has been making the rounds via email and we’ve featured it below.
Date: April 8, 2009
We are aware of a significant increase in incidents of crime and violence in the New Kingston area. This hit close to home yesterday, when one of our colleagues was kidnapped at gun point on Trafalgar road, on his way from lunch. He was subsequently robbed of all valuables and left in the Red Hills area unhurt. The incident was unfortunate and so we are encouraging everyone to be vigilant in ensuring their personal safety and security.
We therefore offer the following safety tips:
- Always be aware of the possibility that you may be accosted by day or night while on the road
- Be alert when travelling from the Office to New Kingston. Look out for suspicious looking vehicles such as white Toyota Corollas [Kingfish vehicle] which may be parked along the roadside or driving by.
- Do not walk alone, always walk in a group or take vehicular transportation.
- Never take shortcuts through alleys, parks or open lots. Stick to major roadways.
- If you are walking and suspect you are being followed by a car, turn around and walk in the opposite direction.
- If you suspect you are being followed by a person, call the police, cross the street and move quickly to an area where there are other people.
- If walking and someone asks for direction, remain several feet away from the car. Far enough to be safe from a hand that might grab you or your purse/bag.
- If possible, walk closely behind a group of people who look trustworthy.
- If someone is walking near you and is making you feel uncomfortable look at a window and wave. Pretend that someone is watching you.
- Do not walk with large amount of cash or other valuables.
- Always carry handbag, purse or wallet close to your body.
Please give careful consideration to the aforementioned tips and we encourage you to report any incidents or near missies you may experience to us.