The Beginner’s Guide to Situational Awareness Situational awareness is the practice of being aware of what is going on around you in an effort to ensure and maintain your safety. Sounds simple, right? Not necessarily.
While many of us may assume we’re already aware of our surroundings and potential threats, cultivating situational awareness takes practise and patience. Being actively aware and processing the sights, sounds, smells and people around us requires we expend more energy...
6 Ways to protect your home over the Easter weekend AURA has been experimenting with some of the latest technologies and security installations to help guide you as you keep your home safe during the festive season.
Whether you're staying home or going on holiday, there’s no doubt that the Easter Weekened comes with its own set of complexities. While you relax and celebrate, you also need to stay vigilant because unfortunately, crime increases during the holidays in South...
7 Ways to protect yourself in the event of an armed robbery As 2020 draws to a close, the financial and economic impact has become apparent. Unemployment has increased, leaving millions of people without an income - as a result a multitude of social issues have followed.
There are those that choose to actively search for work, perform part time jobs, create their own businesses, or simply just give up. Then there are those that turn to crime to provide the necessities for their loved ones. Throughout the last decade South Africans...
How smart technology helps to prevent crime Technological advances are drastically altering our everyday lives at an exciting and sometimes overwhelming pace.
While not all technological advances are changing lives for the better (targeted advertising is a case in point), smart tech is being used in several industries to fulfil some of the most basic needs, such as the need for safety and security. Technology companies are...