CCIN fortifies West Rand branch
The CCIN team is in the process of establishing an effective network with open channels of communication between marginalised groups.
The Civilian Crime Intervention Network’s (CCIN) Doctor Mikail Reza Patel received a sponsored vehicle from Morgan Nissan Group and in doing so cemented the relationships between the CCIN and West Rand law enforcement, security companies, and community police forums.
The handover was arranged through the hard work of Johnny and Corinda Loots, owners of a prominent security company in Little Falls.
Colin Thorpe from the car dealership explained that although they are just a dealership and cannot contribute much to the security and welfare of the West Rand community, they can sponsor a vehicle that will be used to aid those in need and help in the crime prevention efforts of the CCIN.
“The CCIN and the platforms we operate under want to foster a broad civil synergy that will help and benefit the fight against crime. Its members — organisations, state entities, private businesses, academic institutions, SMEs, corporations, NGOs, and civil platforms — all have existing roles and responsibilities that are not replaced or interfered with by the CCIN,” explained Sumaya Wadee from CCIN.
The CCIN’s primary vision and mission state that it aims to support, enhance, highlight, and add value to the services and roles that are currently provided to society and communities as well as to build relationships, share resources, and remove barriers in the larger effort to combat crime.
According to Sumaya, in 2014 the Gauteng Crime Intelligence Network was established. Since then, the CCIN has grown to establish partnerships and connections across the nation.
“The CCIN recognises the intrinsic value of collectively preventing crime and enacting positive social change, so we approach the network’s use holistically.”
To engage with the larger communities and State partners and raise awareness of the various forms of violence and social issues that are intertwined with the problems of crime and violence that affect us, the CCIN team is in the process of establishing an effective network with open channels of communication between marginalised groups.
To get involved in the combat against crime contact the CCIN at ccincomms@gmail.com.
