Community Safety
With reference to the South African Police Service Community Outreach Safer School Project launch in Zwelethemba, Worcester on 16 October 2014, (a) (i) how many police officers and (ii) which police units assisted with and/or participated in this event, (b) what was the total cost of this event and (c) what were the outcomes of the event?
The South African Police Services informed me as follows:
(a) (i) 385 Sector Managers
25 Cluster Vispol Coordinators
25 Cluster Commanders
13 Station Commanders
(ii) SAPS Band
SAPS Mounted Unit
SAPS K9
(b) The event was funded by the National office. Information in this regard can be obtained by the Office of the National Commissioner.
(c) Children were educated about crime and violence at schools
Linking of police officers to school
Enlightening parents regarding safety at schools
Signing of an Integrated Western Cape School Protocol
Strengthening of police-community relationships
Community interaction regarding community safety
