A cautionary tale, especially for returners

[negril#1fan]

Lionheart, the hotel has been mentioned at least a dozen times already, what do u want?

[jojo p]

Although it is obvious by now which hotel this happened at, I think Lionheart is stateing a good argument about
why it would be important to name names for possible future incidents. Lionheart, I couldn't of said it better.

[Lola]

Sadiekat, in your original post you stated that the security co bears the most blame; don't you think the Hotel is responsible to verify and test the security services they have contracted? You seem pretty comfortable taking on that role for them.

North Americans generally get results when complaining about services in their own country. It can be hard to believe it doesn't work that way everywhere.

[Shaggy]

for me , nowadays security is my biggest issue as to where we stay esp. since I cant run anymore with 2 fushions in my back. I wonder what the hell l would do. Most likely the theif is going to take off but if he did not than i would have to stand my ground and I garantee you it would get real ugly being I would have no choice in the matter at that point. I agree that if you don't need to take alot expensive stuff with ya than dont, All we take is a small ipod and an ipod dock , no computers , expensive phones or expensive jewery. I feel as bad for the staff at Rondel as the ppl who got robbed.They are all good ppl passionate about their jobs. Most locks will not keep a prefessional out , That said I also agree that the locks need to be updated there . The last thing i want is to be is face to face with an armed burguler because any burgerler that will enter an occupied room will be armed and probably puts a low value on life. I'm sure all the resorts have had trouble from time to time with thieft but when you have several instances that close together then you better get the problem resolved because it will come back and bite you in the ass. It does not surprise me that Rondel is looking for a new security firm. I dont know what it takes to get licenced to do that kind of work but its seems like their own staff could go thru what it takes . They are the ones we have trusted all these years. srry for my ramblings on this issue but im very upset with whats happening there being we have been repeats there for years and we had just got back from there c weeks ago.. So just hoping things get better before our next reach and that jamaicas economy improves alot .

[captaind]

I am so tempted to comment on this thread...

Best I keep my mouth shut....

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[onthecorner]

my 2 cents......security is a hotels responsibilty....there are many things that could be done to increase security that are not very expensive....clocks around the property that have to be keyed on the patrol of the grounds....this makes sure the gaurd doesnt sleep......motion detector lights......so a gaurd knows where to check......spot checks on security to make sure they are doing their jobs......whats the point of cameras if nobody is watching......but most important of all is whats happening on this forum....open and honest constructive critism.....

[ger]

I have been coming to Negril since 82. In 89 a newbie friend was out alone at night on his scooter on the west end road looking for a hotel some girls were staying at. He ended up going down one of the lane roads and turned around to come back. A guy was standing on the road with a stick and said 20J to go on your way. It wasn't much money so he took out his wallet to give it to the guy and he grabbed his wallet and ran. He had around $1000 and credit cards. He reported this to the police and an officer drove him up to the area to find out where it happened and told him to come down to the station the next morning. I said good luck on seeing your wallet again. The officer returned to the station and went plain clothed into the area. He found the thief at a small bar with the wallet tucked into the waste of his jeans in full view. He arrested him. My friend went to the station the next day and all that was missing was less then $50. This went to court in a few days in Sav and the thief got around 3 years. I was impressed on how this officer dealt with the situation.

[negril#1fan]

Nice story get...... had a friend robbed of money and his scooter..... two against one and the two had a weapon...

[Kahuna3]

OK - so Rondell doubles or triples their security. Good for them, bad for all the other hotels that can't really afford it because the thieves will avoid Rondell and move down the beach a little. Not every hotel can afford to install state of the art security and employ Homeland Security.

Yes, security is really important, but the real problem here is the thieves. Right?

What about robberies on the street, on the beach?

So how about focusing on going after the thieves? Am I missing something here?

Maybe we should build a Green Zone around the beach area of Negril and have everybody enter and leave thru two armed security portals. That would probably be secure enough to keep the thieves out. That seems to be the ultimate result of the 'improve security' mindset.

Or, alternatively, maybe the focus should be on the thieves? There are a LOT of thieves in Negril during the high season.

Catch them and punish them. I know, easier said than done. But worth a concerted effort. Otherwise, we lose the place.

[onthecorner]

there is alot that can be done in order to improve security that costs little or no money.....as a matter of fact i would be willing to pay a little extra for a resort that showed due dilligence in security matters.... might even become a selling point in choosing one resort over another