portfolio committee briefing 23/08/2005 presented by chris ngcobo
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Portfolio Committee Briefing 23/08/2005 Presented by Chris Ngcobo Chief of Police, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department. Impact of Munical Police Services (MPS‘s) on crime - Evaluating the relationship with SAPS. Legal Mandate. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PowerPoint PresentationPortfolio Committee Briefing 23/08/2005
Presented by Chris Ngcobo
Impact of Munical Police Services (MPS‘s) on crime -
Evaluating the relationship with SAPS
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Defined in the South African Police Services Act No.83 of 1998 as primarily concerned with the following, namely:
Crime Prevention
Sethunya
Vision
Relationship between
679.unknown
Size of Policing Area: 1 645 km²
7 224km of roads
320 bridges
129 000 street lights
12 551km of kerbing
Organization
Directorate
Training
Directorate
HR
Impact on Policing:
City Safety Strategy - Geographic Focus Areas
There is basically 8 areas of primary policing interest within the CoJ:
Moroka (Soweto) – burglary residential and business continue to be problematic
Diepsloot – perception of safety after dark now improved by 10%
CBD East (Doornfontein, Ellis Park) – largely problems relating to common assault
CBD West ( Joubert Park) – largely problems relating to illegal firearms, youth and
alcohol
Hillbrow – largely problems relating to drugs, assaults and illegal immigrants
Newtown – perceptions of safety in places of entertainment
Orange Farm – perceptions of safety after dark now improved by 10%
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
With more visible patrols, searches of persons, vehicles and buildings, it is clear that fewer crimes are being committed using firearms as indicated below:
Impact - continued
Impact - continued
And consequently fewer people are actually carrying firearms, even during the night as indicated in the graphic illustration below:
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
JMPD Crime Arrests: 6 Weekly Daily Trend
As part of Operation Token Days, it is clear that Thursdays and Fridays are quite busy with regard to crime – especially in Hillbrow and Joubert Park as indicated below:
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Resources – areas requiring attention
As part of the JMPD‘s preparation for Soccer World Cup 2010, the following areas will require more attention:
K9 Unit – increase from 11 to 72 dog unit in order to ensure 24/7 monitoring
and detection of explosives for between 8 and 30 park and ride facilities, rail
stations and sporting venues
Equestrian Unit – possible increase from 15 to 70 horses to patrol rail
stations, park and ride facilities park and sporting events
Personnel – possible increase from 1 500 to 2 500
Volunteers – possible engagement of at least 1000 volunteers to participate as
traffic wardens and safety officers in busses (348 required), trains (19 required)
estimated for the opening and closing games
Portable Cameras – some 300 intelligent cameras will be required to monitor
not only the sporting events but also the City beyond 2010
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Impact of CCTV (Inner City)
In the City, incidents of crime are equally fewer during the night and cameras are now spotting more traffic incidents during the day as indicated in the illustration below:
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Relations with MMC’s
Relations are structured through Section 80 Public Safety Committee where police management submit monthly reports.
Key issues forming part of these Committee reports generally revolve around the following:
Response times to incidents.
traffic lights, taxis and unroadworthy vehicles, accidents and
driving under the influence).
Community issues raised at regular Mayoral visits and site
inspections.
Handling of public protests/marches within the City.
Illegal dumping and trading in restricted areas.
Training and capacitating of the MPS to handle more and more
crime related matters as opposed to traffic policing.
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Women Participation and
General Treatment of Women Officers
Over the last three years, some 350 women have been enlisted as part of the JMPD operations making up more than 70% of new recruits.
In addition, the department is engaging more women in roles regarded as traditional male jobs such as riding a horse, being part of the K9 unit and riding a motorcycle.
However, more work still needs to be done to increase women in management positions.
Current Status:
2 out of 31 Superintendents are women.
4 out of 8 Inspectors are women, and
5 out of 40 Sergeants are women.
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
General Conduct and
Public Impressions of the Metro Police
Conduct of officers has improved over the last few years since the JMPD has been established, with the Department handling fewer cases of corruption/bribery every year.
However, the biggest challenge remains the training of officers on customer care (some 500 officers received training in the last financial year) since the greatest complaints against the Department still overwhelmingly revolve around “conduct unbecoming of an officer”.
In general, JMPD officers are highly regarded for their responsiveness, visibility and tough application of the law.
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Thanks for your attention
GFA Firearms: Knight Life
Persons Searched for Firearms
24 Hour Incident Frequency
35 % Responded to
44 % Responded to
Presented by Chris Ngcobo
Impact of Munical Police Services (MPS‘s) on crime -
Evaluating the relationship with SAPS
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Defined in the South African Police Services Act No.83 of 1998 as primarily concerned with the following, namely:
Crime Prevention
Sethunya
Vision
Relationship between
679.unknown
Size of Policing Area: 1 645 km²
7 224km of roads
320 bridges
129 000 street lights
12 551km of kerbing
Organization
Directorate
Training
Directorate
HR
Impact on Policing:
City Safety Strategy - Geographic Focus Areas
There is basically 8 areas of primary policing interest within the CoJ:
Moroka (Soweto) – burglary residential and business continue to be problematic
Diepsloot – perception of safety after dark now improved by 10%
CBD East (Doornfontein, Ellis Park) – largely problems relating to common assault
CBD West ( Joubert Park) – largely problems relating to illegal firearms, youth and
alcohol
Hillbrow – largely problems relating to drugs, assaults and illegal immigrants
Newtown – perceptions of safety in places of entertainment
Orange Farm – perceptions of safety after dark now improved by 10%
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
With more visible patrols, searches of persons, vehicles and buildings, it is clear that fewer crimes are being committed using firearms as indicated below:
Impact - continued
Impact - continued
And consequently fewer people are actually carrying firearms, even during the night as indicated in the graphic illustration below:
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
JMPD Crime Arrests: 6 Weekly Daily Trend
As part of Operation Token Days, it is clear that Thursdays and Fridays are quite busy with regard to crime – especially in Hillbrow and Joubert Park as indicated below:
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Resources – areas requiring attention
As part of the JMPD‘s preparation for Soccer World Cup 2010, the following areas will require more attention:
K9 Unit – increase from 11 to 72 dog unit in order to ensure 24/7 monitoring
and detection of explosives for between 8 and 30 park and ride facilities, rail
stations and sporting venues
Equestrian Unit – possible increase from 15 to 70 horses to patrol rail
stations, park and ride facilities park and sporting events
Personnel – possible increase from 1 500 to 2 500
Volunteers – possible engagement of at least 1000 volunteers to participate as
traffic wardens and safety officers in busses (348 required), trains (19 required)
estimated for the opening and closing games
Portable Cameras – some 300 intelligent cameras will be required to monitor
not only the sporting events but also the City beyond 2010
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Impact of CCTV (Inner City)
In the City, incidents of crime are equally fewer during the night and cameras are now spotting more traffic incidents during the day as indicated in the illustration below:
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Relations with MMC’s
Relations are structured through Section 80 Public Safety Committee where police management submit monthly reports.
Key issues forming part of these Committee reports generally revolve around the following:
Response times to incidents.
traffic lights, taxis and unroadworthy vehicles, accidents and
driving under the influence).
Community issues raised at regular Mayoral visits and site
inspections.
Handling of public protests/marches within the City.
Illegal dumping and trading in restricted areas.
Training and capacitating of the MPS to handle more and more
crime related matters as opposed to traffic policing.
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Women Participation and
General Treatment of Women Officers
Over the last three years, some 350 women have been enlisted as part of the JMPD operations making up more than 70% of new recruits.
In addition, the department is engaging more women in roles regarded as traditional male jobs such as riding a horse, being part of the K9 unit and riding a motorcycle.
However, more work still needs to be done to increase women in management positions.
Current Status:
2 out of 31 Superintendents are women.
4 out of 8 Inspectors are women, and
5 out of 40 Sergeants are women.
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
General Conduct and
Public Impressions of the Metro Police
Conduct of officers has improved over the last few years since the JMPD has been established, with the Department handling fewer cases of corruption/bribery every year.
However, the biggest challenge remains the training of officers on customer care (some 500 officers received training in the last financial year) since the greatest complaints against the Department still overwhelmingly revolve around “conduct unbecoming of an officer”.
In general, JMPD officers are highly regarded for their responsiveness, visibility and tough application of the law.
Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government
Thanks for your attention
GFA Firearms: Knight Life
Persons Searched for Firearms
24 Hour Incident Frequency
35 % Responded to
44 % Responded to