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Ensuring Safety: Pretoria East Security Forum Protects its Residents

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August 3, 2023

Ensuring Safety: Pretoria East Security Forum Protects its Residents

Recently, they successfully recovered a stolen vehicle through a coordinated takedown. Ward councillor Malcolm de Klerk and company guards discovered a significant amount of cash in the car during the operation.

Thanks to partnerships formed with estates, businesses, shopping centres, houses of worship, schools, private security firms, Boschkop CPF, police, the metro, and ward councillors, the area is becoming safer. Regular crime prevention operations, visibility efforts, and city clean-up initiatives are part of their ongoing efforts.

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With the implementation of a licence plate recognition (LPR) network and the cooperation of the police, the forum has made numerous arrests, leading to a 50% decline in the crime rate since 2018.

Residents actively contribute to safety by reporting suspicious behaviour to the community policing forum (CPF). As a registered non-profit company (NPC), the Lakes Security Forum relies on the community’s support for its initiatives.

Despite challenges, such as resource shortages and dependency on the police, the forum remains dedicated to its mission.

Ward councillor Malcolm de Klerk praises the forum’s effectiveness in reducing crime and actively participates in their meetings and operations.

The Lakes Security Forum aims to expand its LPR network and implement an off-the-grid communication system covering most Pretoria East. They plan to increase public involvement in community projects and organisations, emphasising their commitment to securing the area.

In the future, smart technologies like LPR cameras, AI for surveillance, and drones for incident response are potential strategies to enhance security in the ward further.

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