From time to time cases of Rape are reported to the Police in Harrismith. The Community Police Forum is concerned about the safety of Women & Children. The Community Police Official, Warrant Officer Swart, advising staff at New Horizon College. The police in Harrismith is busy with awareness campaigns in order to advise women how … Continue reading Rape!
There has recently been incidents of House Robbery in and around Harrismith. Residents are requested to be aware of this and to report strangers in their neighborhood. The Harrismith Police recently took to the streets to make residents aware of some steps they can take to avoid becoming a victim. Warrant Officer Swart sharing some … Continue reading House Robberies
The Community Police Forum (CPF), with assistance from the Community Police Official (CPO) - Warrant Officer Marius Swart - is busy putting Crime in Harrismith under the looking glass. The annual Community Safety Audit is currently being done by making use of an Online Survey that can be found HERE. This method is being used … Continue reading Community Safety at Harrismith
Every year from 25 November to 10 December there is an International campaign to remind people about the plight of Women & Children who suffer violent attacks, often from people in the family. This year, despite the COVID19 restrictions, Businesses in Harrismith supported the Campaign very well. The campaign was made possible by the sponsorship … Continue reading Great Community Participation in 16 Days of Activism Campaign
Over the weekend from 31 December 2020 to Monday 4 January 2021 the Community Police Forum, Security Companies, Neighbourhood Watches and the Police were very busy in the streets of Harrismith, in order to keep Crime figures down. The Community Patrollers, in Sector 2 are a group of volunteers that are registered with the Police … Continue reading Crime, Arrests, Policing: New Years Weekend 2021
The CPF, like most of Society, had to adapt or die in the midst of the COVID19 Pandemic. Sectors at Harrismith became more reliant on using Whatsapp to discuss issues and reach consensus, to make and execute plans and to Combat Crime. Despite the adaptation, CPF's have lost some of the personal rapport with their … Continue reading CPF Adapts to COVID19 Conditions
While it can't be said that violent crime is out of hand, there is a constant stream of violent crimes that happen in Harrismith. These include Assault, Rape and Murder. What is quite concerning is that we had some recent Murders in our town that happened in bright daylight and in public places. CPF Community … Continue reading Violent Crime in Harrismith
Warrant Officer Marius Swart handing over postersto staff at Platberg Financial Services Every year, between 25 November and 10 December, people all over the world create awareness about the problem of Violence Against Women & Children. The driving force behind this campaign in Harrismith is usually the Department of Health and the SA Police Service … Continue reading Preparations for No Violence / Rape Awareness Campaign
Warrant Officer Kobus Kleingeld, speaking to aStock Farmer in Sector 3 at Harrismith. Community Policing makes provision for the Community to get involved in Policing through structures like the Reserve Police Service, Neighborhood Watches, Farm Watches and Community Patrollers. In the Harrismith Police precinct there are several Neighbourhood Watches, different Farm Watch groups and groups … Continue reading Community Play a Role in Policing
During September 2020 there was a big effort by the Community Police Forum of Harrismith, all Sub-Forums and the Police Sector Commanders to highlight the problem of Gender Based Violence in our community. It was a Joint Venture with the Department of Health in Harrismith. From 10 to 17 September Mrs Ntombi Tshabalala, CPF Chairperson, … Continue reading Gender Based Violence
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