WCID CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY NUMBERS: 086 1212 315 / 086 1212 608
Through the CID, fencing certain open areas and monitoring access points as well as expanding the camera network into the neighbourhood to provide better surveillance and monitoring can be achieved and the cost of attaining this will be fairly distributed across all in the neighbourhood.
PORTFOLIO LEAD: CHRIS VAN ROOYEN
LONG TERM GOALS (UP TO 2025)
WCID’s Safety and Security portfolio strongly focuses on Public Safety and Security for all residents of Welgemoed. Residents can expect:
- An additional operator per shift, in the existing control room infrastructure, proactively overseeing the LPR (Licence Plate Recognition) and OV (Overview) camera network.
- 2 new rugged Public Safety vehicles manned by Public Safety Officers. These vehicles will be operational 24/7 and responsive to a
dedicated phone line. - Camera network upgrades in the next 5 years which include additional camera locations as well as human detection software at
pedestrian throughways. - Management of pedestrian access routes.
- Cross functional relationships with: SAPS/LE/BCPF/WNW
The Safety and Security portfolio will focus on the following external initiatives:
- Bin scratchers and vagrants in and around Welgemoed: Supporting PSO’s in operational requirements.
- Establish partnerships with other CID’s and private security as well as bolster our relationship with SAPS, Law Enforcement and the relevant CoCT divisions for Safety
- Crime reduction initiatives where Welgemoed as a community will be able to stand together.
- Safe house initiatives for our children and community
SHORT TERM DELIVERABLES (UP TO 2020/2021)
- All partners have been agreed and signed off.
- PSO’s and Public Safety initiatives launched.
- Collaboration with our Ward Councilor on CoCT budget allocations and initiatives together with delivery of same.
- New camera installations at additional points together with upgrades to BoB technologies.
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