Dear fellow Rooielsers,
> > RERA received an invitation from Theresa Els to send representation to > the regular Kleinmond Police Joint Operations Committee (JOCOM) and > will attend regularly. > > JOCOM meet fortnightly. The meeting is chaired by LT Colonel A May, Station Commander: SAPS Kleinmond; includes SAPS, DAFF, OM, ratepayers associations, neighbourhood watch, and security agencies. The agenda includes reflection on crime statistics for the area, security improvement initiatives and general security considerations. > > The investigative state and sensitive nature of some items prohibit > the reporting thereof. In addition, the frequency or repetitiveness of > some content will not necessarily be shared or discussed. Therefore > future updates to Rooielsers will depend on the feedback received and > may be included in other RERA feedback. > > Feedback from the meeting > > LT Colonel May extended SAPS’ appreciation to all agencies > especially the neighbourhood watches for their tireless efforts and > contributions to crime prevention. #CrimeMustFall > > The total crime reported from 1 to 13 July 2022 is down by 44% and > property-related crime is down by 55% compared to the previous period. > Month to date (19 July) a total of 67 cases were reported in the area, > an average of only 3.52 per day. Almost all personal contact crimes > occurred in specific streets in Proteadorp and Overhills and mostly > occur over the weekend between midday Friday to Sunday night. > > The recently published news article related to crime in the area was > raised, especially the incorrect perception it created of specific > neighbourhoods in the area. It was reiterated that it is not the > purview of this committee however a member of the committee confirmed > that enquiries are underway to determine the source and timeframe of > those statistics as well as an appropriate response w.r.t. its impact > on the community and tourism. > > We were requested to impress the community to practice personal > vigilance and basic security. Most reported ‘entry’ (not burglary) > crimes were due to doors and windows being left open or unlocked with > unobstructed access to items. This also applies to vehicles. Alarm > systems aren’t armed or in working condition. Security and safety > are a joint responsibility. All crimes must be reported to SAPS as > they provide intelligence. > > We were reminded that arrests for abalone poaching can only be made if > the alleged perpetrator is caught in possession of abalone. > Nevertheless, the reporting of poaching activities has led to good > intelligence and arrests – please continue to report suspected > activities. > > For a significant period, no crime has been recorded by offenders 18 > years and younger. This is an achievement for the area and an > indication that the interventions and support structures are working. > > In closing, comments in reflection on the proposed CCTV policy were > shared. The policy although not by-law or law, could have a > significant impact on safety and security operations. Communities > are encouraged to submit comments. Some notes on this are included on the Ward Feedback Blog > > Warm regards > RERA Exco
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