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News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety

K-9 unit sniffs out criminals

27 October 2022

Between 22 – 25 October 2022, the Overstrand K-9 Units utilised their strong sense of smell to effect the arrest of 4 suspects during 3 separate operations. The Overstrand unit, which operates throughout the Overberg District, has 6 officers and 6... Read More

Minister Allen concludes safety visit to Cape Winelands region

27 October 2022

Between 24 – 25 October 2022, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen conducted safety oversight visits and had engagements in the Breedevalley, Witzenberg and Langeberg Municipal areas. Read More

Community Safety hosts Rural Safety Summit in Garden Route Municipality

21 October 2022

On 17 and 18 October 2022, the Western Cape Department of Community Safety hosted its third Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP) engagement in the Garden Route District Municipality. Read More

Community Safety to host Rural Safety Summit in Garden Route Municipality

14 October 2022

On 17 and 18 October 2022, the Department of Community Safety will host its third District Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP) engagement in the Garden Route District Municipality. Read More

September sees LEAP Officers secure over 550 arrests

13 October 2022

Between 5 September 2022 and 2 October 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have continued to make steady strides in removing criminals off the streets. Read More

Department of Community Safety hosts Rural Safety Summit:West Coast Municipality

5 October 2022

On 3 and 4 October 2022, the Department of Community Safety hosted it’s 2nd Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP) engagement in Saldanha Bay, which forms part of the West Coast District Municipality. Read More

105 non-compliant liquor traders apply to have their licenses renewed

4 October 2022

The Western Cape Liquor Authority’s (WCLA) efforts to facilitate greater regulatory compliance on the part of liquor traders is having the desired impact. Read More

Condolences to the family of LEAP officer Heynes

3 October 2022

Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town extend condolences to the family of LEAP Officer Heynes Read More