Avoid keeping savings at home, Kazakhstan residents warned
Tackling Apartment Burglaries in Kazakhstan: Top Tips for Staying Safe
Living in Kazakhstan comes with its own set of challenges, and one of them is the rising issue of apartment burglaries. To help you secure your home, Kanat Nurmagambetov, the deputy chief of the Department of Criminal Police, has some advice.
First and foremost, remember that safety lies in your own hands. Keep your windows and balcony doors closed when you're away, and use at least two complex locking devices on your entrance doors. To further fortify your home, consider investing in modern electronic security devices. It's also a good idea to avoid storing large amounts of money or valuables in wardrobes or under mattresses. Instead, store them securely in safes or make use of bank services.
One of the best ways to protect your home from burglars is by placing it under centralized remote monitoring. If you're concerned about organized crime, the Ministry of Internal Affairs suggests collaborating with local law enforcement to address systemic vulnerabilities highlighted by recent cases.
In a nationwide exercise named "Apartment," 238 apartment burglaries were solved, and 294 apartment thieves, including 22 criminal groups, were brought to criminal responsibility. The Ministry of Internal Affairs conducts regular operational and preventive measures to combat such crimes.
For example, in Kostanay, two previously convicted residents were caught for committing four apartment burglaries by prying open plastic windows. These thieves sold the stolen jewelry through pawnshops, so keep an eye out for suspicious transactions in your neighborhood. The authorities are also working to identify and detain eight wanted criminals associated with apartment burglaries and 67 'reasonably suspected' individuals.
While the Ministry of Internal Affairs doesn't provide specific guidelines for apartment burglary prevention, international standards suggest adopting enhanced surveillance, such as installing security cameras and alarm systems, and participating in neighborhood watch programs to report any suspicious activities. Additionally, reinforcing doors and windows with quality locks and shatter-resistant glass is essential, as is keeping property records and valuables in fireproof safes.
In light of the Talgar case, where organized criminals reportedly operated with impunity, it's crucial for authorities to improve response times and investigative procedures for property crimes to deter such activities in the future. Stay safe, and remember that a secure home is within your reach!
- Kanat Nurmagambetov, the deputy chief of the Department of Criminal Police in Kazakhstan, often emphasizes the importance of personal-finance security, suggesting that residents avoid storing large amounts of money or valuables in easily accessible areas.
- In a proactive move against general-news crime and justice issues, the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Kazakhstan regularly conducts operational and preventive measures to combat apartment burglaries, including the installation of modern electronic security devices.
- Crime-and-justice news coverage in Kazakhstan has highlighted recent cases of organized apartment burglaries, with the authorities focusing on collaboration with local law enforcement to address systemic vulnerabilities.
- Financial institutions in Kazakhstan can provide security for valuables, offering secure storage options such as safes, and serving as an alternative to keeping money and valuables at home.
- In light of the Talgar case, where organized criminals operated with apparent impunity, there have been calls for improved response times and investigative procedures in the general-news crime and justice sector, specifically for property crimes like apartment burglaries.
