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News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety

Makhaza and Tafelsig SAPS stations long overdue

17 May 2024

Statement by the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, Makhaza and Tafelsig SAPS stations long overdue. Read More

Weekly operational successes by Swartland and Mossel Bay K-9 and RSUs

16 May 2024

Weekly operational successes by Swartland and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units. The Mossel Bay and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Unit (RSU) in the Swartland area, are continuing to actively combat crime. Read More

Statement by Minister Reagen Allen, our hope is that Joslin Smith will return

14 May 2024

Statement by Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen. Read More

LEAP Officers have made 30 873 arrests since inception to 28 April 2024

14 May 2024

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have once again been actively ensuring that criminals are removed from communities where they are deployed. Since inception 30 873 arrests have been made to 28 April 2024. Read More

Matzikama safety efforts strengthened with the graduation of 15 Peace Officers

13 May 2024

Safety efforts in the Matzikama municipal area have now been strengthened with the graduation of 15 Peace Officers (POs), which occurred in Vredendal this past Thursday. Read More

Fifteen arrests by K-9 and Rural Safety Units

8 May 2024

Fifteen arrests by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units. The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, are continuing to... Read More

Statement by Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety

7 May 2024

Statement by Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, 30 Peace Officers to contribute to improving safety in the Breede Valley and Langeberg areas. Read More

Operational successes in Swartland, Overberg and Mossel Bay

2 May 2024

Operational successes by Swartland, Overberg and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units in one week. The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, have... Read More