Civilian Crime Intelligence Network (CCIN) invited all their stakeholders to a meeting to discuss their progress in fighting crime across Gauteng.
Founder of CCIN Dr Reza Patel said that high levels of crime continue to threaten the rights and dignity of South Africans.
Major Gen Wiese gives the keynote address @cci_network @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/0Sdgzp8ZUi
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“We need to stand together, become more cohesive and put our all into fighting crime,” said Patel, encouraging stakeholders to work together with the police to aid in crime prevention.
Monique Delport from iER discuss how they respond in emergency situations @cci_network @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/SQYCniVrdR
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WATCH: Demonstrations underway at the CCIN convention
Demonstrations from Saps and various security companies brought crime scenes to life for attendees who were able to better understand the work of CCIN.
Dr Shaheda Omar discusses the work of the Teddy Bear Clinic in assisting child victims of abuse @cci_network @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/mGDjYLbMJS
— Sarah Koning (@SarahKingon) March 14, 2020
Chief of JMPD David Tembe addressed attendees pledging his support for CCIN. “We need to work with private security companies to solve crime,” said Tembe.
WATCH:
Acting Gauteng provincial commissioner Andrè Wiese said that crime remains one of the top three priorities in the province. “The success of partnerships depends on collaboration and communication,” said Wiese.
Glenda Fay Paul from IRS Forensic Investigations adresses attendees discussing their investigations of financial crimes @cci_network convention @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/o2blWb00LX
— Sarah Koning (@SarahKingon) March 14, 2020
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