The Brakpan Community Police Forum is established in terms of Chapter 7 of the South African Police Service act 68, 1995 to name a few is to achieve, establish and maintain a partnership between the community and the police and to promote communication and co-operation between the community and the police in fulfilling the needs of the community regarding policing. CPF's Objectives!
1 - Establish
and maintain a partnership between the community and the police
2 - Promote communication between he community and the police
3 - Promote co-operation between the community and the police in fulfilling the needs of the community regarding policing
4 - Improve the rendering of service to the community at local levels
5 - Improve the transparency in the service and accountability of the police to the community
6 - Promote joint problem identification and problem solving by the police and the community in relation to crime, service delivery, disorder and poor community police relations
7 - Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the police
8 - Evaluate the provision of visible policing in the sector area
9 - To promote the aims and objectives of the community
CPF's responsibility's!
1 - Advise the SAPS regarding local policing priorities; jointly identify policing priorities for presentation to the MEC for Community Safety.
2 - Facilitate in resolving concerns, problems and complaints from community members regarding policing
3 - Harmonize the relationship between the police and the community
4 - Request the Station Commissioner to provide crime information analysis on policing on a quarterly basis and as when it is required
5 - Obtain regular feedback from the community about the quality of police service delivery
6 - Initiate community based crime prevention projects
7 - Inform the community about the activities of the CPF and sub-forums and engage them accordingly
8 - Ensure effective management of the forum's resources
9 - Requesting enquiries into policing matters in the locality concerned
10 - Ensure the implementation of sector policing
11 - The monitoring of the provision of visible policing priorities, including:
a)The provision and staffing of the Police Station
b)The reception and processing of complaints and charges
c)The prosecution of offenders
CPF Radio Network! The radio network is a sure way to enhance your and your family's safety. With the push of a button you have access to a number of people who can assist you in case of an emergency. The patrollers will respond to your call and give feedback via the radio to yourself abd the person on standby as to get the appropriate help for your need. The radio and patrol network in the CPF can be accessed by joining us, you're community. Community participation!
1 - All persons who live or work in the Station area may participate in the activities and attend CPF meetings
2 - Membership to the forum is open to all bon fide community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, non-goverrnmental organizations, formal and informal business organizations and other social organizations which serve the community and interested individuals with a good standing
3 - The traditional authority, where applicable, shall be and ex-officio member of the CPF
4 - Members must endeavour to attend all forum meetings
To join the CPF please send us a message here on Facebook or mail us at [email protected] and we will arrange a meeting with you and explain more if you would like. Please contact Tinus Jordaan if you have any queries - 083 768 5506.
