New chairperson for Sector 3
The 49-year-old Observatory resident describes himself as hardworking.
Mr Jerome Correa was elected as the chairperson of the Yeoville Community Police Forum’s (YCPF) Sector 3.
The election was held at the Observatory Golf Club on Thursday, May 15.
The 49-year-old Observatory resident describes himself as hardworking.
“I am a friendly and outgoing person, and I do not mind getting my hands dirty,” said Mr Correa.
After he was elected, he thanked the outgoing committee and welcomed the newly elected one, saying he hoped they can get to know each other better.
Mr Correa said at first he did not really want to be elected because of the time required when serving on the committee.
“I run a short-term insurance brokering company and I could not find the time to take a break, let alone make myself available for such activities. After a while, I thought about it and decided that if I want to complain about the crime in our area, I should get involved,” said Mr Correa.
He said he would like to be available to serve the sector, for the betterment of the sector, and is available to all residents within the sector.
“I am prepared to visit any resident to hear their concerns, time permitting of course,” said Mr Correa.
He said he would like to get residents’ input, either through meetings or even informal chats, and then raising these concerns within sector meetings or forwarding the concerns on to the appropriate person or bodies concerned.
“I want to make Sector 3 a safer environment for all its residents and their employees by reducing crime, illegal activities and any other concerns residents may have,” said Mr Correa.
He also want to improve the relationship between residents and the SAPS.
“I have been a victim of petty crime, such as the theft of equipment and our gate motor. I have also been a victim of violent crime, like house robbery and vehicle hijacking in my drive-way. Last year I walked into an armed robbery in progress at my home. I decided that if I wanted to continue living in Observatory, I should assist and do something about the crime,” said Mr Correa.
“We need to get to know our neighbours. We must exchange phone numbers and our concerns. Currently we live in our own little silos, cut off from our neighbours. The criminals know this and this makes us sitting targets. Let us take back our streets,” said Mr Correa.
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