Tee off to fight crime in Uvongo
The annual fundraiser will help improve safety and security in the suburb.
A golf day is being hosted by the Uvongo Community Police Forum (CPF) at the Margate Country Club on March 22 at 10:00.
The annual fundraiser will help improve safety and security in Uvongo. To book, contact 039 3120571.
A newly elected committee is active and on a mission to make the suburb safer for everyone.
Committee members are Erick Labuschagne (chairperson), Martin Pietersen (deputy chairperson), Michelle Mole (secretary), Brigitte Konrad (deputy secretary), Joanie Strachan (treasurer) and Christelle Horne (PRO). Additional members are Hendrik Gericke, Lena Bezuidenhout and Stephen Mower.
Labuschagne said the primary importance was the establishment of an effective crime prevention team – a collaborative effort of the CPF, Saps, police reservists, private security and responders in the area.
“Both residential and business support of the Uvongo CPF is essential for improving safety, fostering trust, and creating a collaborative environment between the police and the community,” he said.
Labuschagne said they are in the process of obtaining proposals and quotations for the rental of cameras and for monitoring by a local security response control room. This will truly be a game changer for safety and security in Uvongo.
“Following the implementation of the crime prevention team before the 2024-2025 festive season, the CPF strategy is to embark on a CCTV monitoring system throughout Uvongo to focus on hotspots,” he said.
He said neighbouring towns further south have embarked on the process, and this has enhanced their crime-fighting measures enormously, utilising artificial intelligence (AI) enabled systems for human recognition, with monitoring control rooms being able to guide response vehicles directly to suspect get-away routes and positions.
Five reasons to support the Uvongo CPF include:
1. Improved safety and crime prevention: CPFs enable communities to work with law enforcement to identify crime hotspots, share information, and develop crime prevention strategies. The Uvongo CPF team is fortunate to have a dedicated sponsored vehicle providing transport to their reservists 24/7.
2. Better communication and trust: The CPF bridges the gap between the police and the community, promoting transparency and ensuring that the community’s concerns are heard and addressed.
3. Faster response to issues: With a CPF bolstered by a dedicated crime prevention team, residents can report crime trends and security challenges quickly, helping the police respond more effectively. The Uvongo crime prevention team presently attends to incidents reported on 12 CPF sector groups.
4. Community involvement and empowerment: The CPF allows residents to take an active role in their neighbourhood’s safety, making them feel more in control and involved in decision-making.
5. Stronger social cohesion: By bringing people together for a common cause, CPFs strengthen community bonds, encourage mutual support, and create a safer living environment for everyone.
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