The Community Police Sub-Forum in Sector 2 (Harrismith Town) and the local Police is concerned about the number of Burglaries in town. Burglaries, especially at Businesses, are problematic since September 2019. The forum and the local Police are looking at a TOTAL STRATEGY that will involve Police, CPF, Businesses, Security Companies, Patrol Groups, Neighbourhood Watches … Continue reading BURGLARIES IN HARRISMITH !!!
Support from Civilian Secretariat for Police
Our Harrismith Police Station recently had a visit from the Bethlehem office of the Civilian Secretariat for Police. During the visit the Community Police Official and Sector Commanders of Harrismith Police met with Mr Radebe of the Secretariat, in the presence of Mrs Ntombi Tshabalala of the Phuthaditjaba CPF Cluster Board. During the meeting they … Continue reading Support from Civilian Secretariat for Police
Drones used in Crime Prevention
The Sector 4 CPF Sub-Forum recently had Crime Prevention "Air-Support" in the form of a drone or Unmanned Arial Vehicle. Two licensed Drone Pilots, working within the legislative limits of South African drone laws, assisted Police and Farm Watch Community Patrollers with a Crime Prevention Operation on farms in the Harrismith district. It was amazing … Continue reading Drones used in Crime Prevention
Harrismith CPF Struggling!
The Harrismith Community Police Forum and some of it's Sub-Forums are at the present moment struggling to perform their mandate in Harrismith. The main problems that are hampering the functioning of the Forum are a lack of Community Involvement in some Policing Sectors and, what seems to be in some cases, Political interference. Any Community … Continue reading Harrismith CPF Struggling!
Alarming Number of Murder and Robberies in Harrismith
The Community Police Forum learnt that there was an alarming number of cases of Murder and Robbery in Harrismith over the month-end weekend of 28 to 30 June. ROBBERY In one case that we heard about the victim was stabbed in the neck with a knife and robbed of his phone and wallet. In another … Continue reading Alarming Number of Murder and Robberies in Harrismith
Vehicle Hijackings
In order to avoid vehicle hijackings drivers are advised to: Park you vehicle in reverse so you can easily drive away if needed,When you approach your vehicle in a public space, have your keys ready so that you are not fumbling and distracted, Be aware of your surroundings and don't approac your vehicle alone if … Continue reading Vehicle Hijackings
Home Invasions in Harrismith
The Community Police Sub-Forum of Harrismith town (Sector 2) warned that there are an increasing number of incidents around Harrismith where residents yards or homes are invaded by suspected Criminals. While residents don’t open cases with the Police, the sub-forum is aware of quite a few incidents where residents, neighbours or the neighbourhood watch spotted … Continue reading Home Invasions in Harrismith
Child Protection Week in Makholokoeng
On Friday 7 June a group of mothers and children joined our CPF Chairperson in a peaceful walk through the streets of Makholokoeng in Policing Sector 4. According to CPF Executive Chairperson, Me Ntombi Tshabalala, the purpose of the walk was to highlight the needs of Children in that community during Child Protection Week.
Community Safety Structures in Harrismith do Good Work
Through our Community Police Forum we enable the Community to take part in Crime Prevention and Patrol Actions in a legal and organized manner. Neighborhood Watches, Community Patrollers and the Farm Watch are structures where residents of the Harrismith Police Precinct can participate in Crime Prevention and Patrol Actions. The Community Police Forum in Harrismith … Continue reading Community Safety Structures in Harrismith do Good Work
Child Protection – Guidance for Parents & Teachers
Here is a way in which you can teach children about "Good Touch" vs "Bad Touch"
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