The City of Johannesburg last Tuesday unveiled four new specialised vehicles to strengthen its public safety initiatives in the City of Johannesburg.
The vehicles were officially launched by City of Johannesburg mayor Parks Tau who said they are equipped with special gadgets to help them fight public violence.
Tau said: “We are witnessing the capability of the command centres enhancing the safety of our communities to enable them to live their daily lives without any fear.
“I was told that these cameras can detect a suspect hiding behind a wall or in the bush, It is very important that police are able to monitor those who instigate violence in protest marches, particularly in instances where there is a loss of life and damage to property.”
Tau said two of the vehicles will be used for riot control were acquired from manufacturer Eqstra Fleet Management for R27.16-million.
“The vehicles’ features include thermal imaging cameras with a 200m range, high-definition four-channel cameras, a public address system, rotating police lights with a 200m vision, and a front dozer to remove obstacles.
“The riot control vehicles were fully armoured and fitted with a 38mm resistor glass and gun ports through which tear gas, rubber or plastic bullets and bean bag rounds could be dispatched.”
