Cape Town Metropolitan Police Department A brief to Parliament: Portfolio Committee on Police

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1 Cape Town Metropolitan Police Department A brief to Parliament: Portfolio Committee on Police Presented by: Chief of Metropolitan Police, R. Young Date: Tuesday, 11 th May 2010

2 Scope of Presentation 1. Vision and Mission 2. Key enforcement focus areas 3. Organogram 4. Resources 5. Budget Allocation 6. Relationship with SAPS 7. Training 8. FIFA Soccer World Cup preparations

3 Vision Cape Town is the safest metropolitan city in Africa, conducive to economic growth, rule of law and democratic governance. Mission The Cape Town Metropolitan Police Department is dedicated to render an equitable, accessible and sustainable policing service to the community in partnership with the SAPS and other stakeholders. We do this by applying the principles of good governance, investment in excellence and the fair, just enforcement of the rule-of-law.

4 Key Enforcement Focus Areas: 1 Safety at events i.e. FIFA Soccer World Cup and soft border operations with other Municipalities Geographical focused, Integrated and coordinated operations to drive targets of the Annual Police Plan i.e. Drugs and Substance Abuse Information / Intelligence driven operations in crime hot spot areas to support SAPS in drug carterling and commercial crimes Sporadic interventions according to crime threat and pattern analysis such as Gang violence and Public Transport by adopting a proactive visible policing approach

5 Key Enforcement Focus Areas:2 Roadblocks and Vehicle Check points Criminal data checks Morpho Touch Specialised Units established to combat abrasively the incidence of illicit narcotics dealing and drug abuse ravaging communities and youth in Cape Flats especially Chrystal Meth ( Tik )

6 Key Enforcement Focus Areas:3 Currently has 296 CCTV Cameras FIFA Soccer World Cup: Additional 35 CCTV cameras rolled out. Freeway Management System (FMS) for the N1, N2 and R300, will add a further 111 CCTV cameras to the Metro Police s existing surveillance network, pushing the total CCTV network to 442 cameras. Surveillance on the current CCTV network is done by a contracted security company, 24 hours, 7 days a week (total compliment of 180 staff divided into 3 shifts)- operation overseen by Metro Police staff.

7 How do we compare with other Cities? Largest public area surveillance agency in Africa. Only agency that covers residential areas and informal settlements as well as CBD s in Southern Africa. London has more cameras, but operates reactively, while we operate proactively (this is mainly due to the different crime patterns). CCTV is also well prepared for power outages, nuclear disasters

8 Integrated Spatially Enabled Response Management System (ISERMS) The ISERMS technology project will enable the Metro Police Department to better utilise their combined resources and co-ordinate their activities. It is a multi-layered dynamic approach to crime and disorder reduction, personnel and resource management and will contribute significantly to efficient service delivery. One of the key strengths of the system is the real time information on resource availability and deployment by this R22 million investment. Dispatching Consoles In-Vehicle Equipment Resource Locations and Statuses - TETRA Radio - GSM modem - Mobile satellite antenna Embedded Fan-less 8.4" Panel PC for Driver Digital Radio and Telephony System Incident List Reso urce List Printer for printing Warrants etc

9 Operational highlights Visible policing exceeded the targeted figure of hours - a total of hours were spent patrolling Cape Town 646 joint operations undertaken with SAPS and other stakeholders, Target of 1692 DWI arrests with 1368 to date. 296 cameras installed throughout the City Drug related arrest made totals: 629 since July 09 to date Metropolitan Police patrolling 145 schools vulnerable to gangsterism, drug abuse and violence targeted in preventative programmes with other government departments and NGO s Implementation of Neighbourhood Safety Project in collaboration with UCT and Amsterdam Police which resulted in: Car Guards: This programme targeted car guards in Muizenberg and Gordon s Bay beach front areas to organise the way of working to contribute to safety on the beaches and encourage them to make positive choices; Nyanga / Crossroads: Facilitate the problems of learners being robbed on way to school. Also stimulating local participation in safety and security by reviving Neighbourhood Watch in the area.

10 Organogram

11 Resources New Service Areas Northern 8 AREA MODEL 4 AREA MODEL POLICE STATIONS SCHOOLS COMMUNITY POLICE FORUMS CENTRAL WEST Klipfontein Tygerberg SOUTH Central TYGERBERG NORTH NORTHERN PANORAMA Khayelitsha Eastern KLIPFONTEIN SOUTH Southern Mitchells Plain M/PLAIN EASTERN EAST W N E KHAYELITSHA Compiled by : Research & Development Cape Town City Police Cape Town S

12 Budget Allocation Metropolitan Police Department has consistently exceeded expenditure targets of 95% spent on both Capital and Operating budget supporting the City s endeavors for financial efficiency and has an Operating Budget : R 296, 092, 672m Capital Budget: R 9, 438, 269m Total Budget R305, 530, 941m

13 Relationship with SAPS Collaboration with SAPS National at National Forum for Municipal / Metropolitan Police Chiefs Provincial JOINTS, Priority Committees i.e. Events and Strikes At station level Crime Combating Forums where joint planning occurs at area level. Mutually supportive of SAPS Strategic plan in Province by rendering traffic services. Excellent relationships observed at all levels especially with the imminent FIFA Soccer World Cup.

14 Training Legislative Compliance: Firearms Training in Handguns and Shotgun Bursary Applications Diplomas Other legislative Training NRTA, DWI, Bylaws, FIFA Soccer World Cup bylaws, Diplomatic Relations Soft Skills Training Supervisory, Ethics, Wellness and Fitness, Financial Life- skills Workplace Skills Plan Accreditation: College also trains other CoCT like Traffic (AARTO) Fire, Emergency Services

15 FIFA Soccer World Cup CoCT readiness must be seen in light of the FIFA draw held in December Was major success. Cape Town Metropolitan Police played a significant role. CoCT host 8 games inclusive of 1 x Qtr and 1 x Semi final. Host City agreement obligates City to promulgate bylaws CTMPD will support SAPS, the leading agency in the Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure responsible for operational coordination of event Staff compliment 510 plus contingency of 140 (235 Available daily) CTMPD will do foot, high visibility, vehicle, dog and equestrian patrols at Stadium and PVA s.

16 Conclusion Let us work together for a safe and secure South Africa