Getting involved with your local CPF

Lyttelton police have urged residents to become involved with their local CPFs.

Police spokesperson Captain Dave Miller said a local CPF was a direct link between the community and the police.

Miller said the CPF could help make the public aware of certain crime tendencies in their area.

“You might not be aware of these crimes until the CPF warns you.”

Miller said residents could also inform their local CPF if there were any suspicious activities in the area.

Here is more information on getting involved with a CPF:

• Established in terms of section 19(1) of the SAPS Act, the CPF aims to ensure police accountability and effectiveness in the community
• The CPF is established in partnership between police and the communities they serve
• Even though the CPF is the eyes and ears of the police in the community, you don’t have to put yourself in danger to become involved
• They offer appropriate training and guidance and work closely with security companies and police in the area
• To join the CPF you must be 18-years-old, a South African citizen and not have a criminal record
• It is preferable that you reside, own property or a business in the sector 2 area
• Joining the CPF is free of charge
• Active members who wish to apply for a two-way radio will have to purchase it if they qualify.

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The CPF offers various community projects such as the “Know your neighbour” initiative as well as regular patrolling in the area to make it a safer place for all.

They are also actively involved in the community and host regular projects to help uplift the area.

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