Suspicious Activity Line (NPC 2009/020478/08) [Reg 2009/020478/08] Annual Update Meeting 15 & 16 March 2016
AgendaAgenda Welcome Recent security and crime trends - Cortac Feedback by Parksec Questions (at the end)
AdministrationAdministration Thanks to Julie Sargent Welcome to Carole Lowen
Who we are Current committee Justin Hawes (Chairperson) Alexander Amrein Glyn Demmer Greg Hirschson Julie Robinson Charles Davis Julie Sargent (Previous administrator) Carole Lowen (New Administrator)
Who we are
Parksec AGM 15-16/3/2016
The CORTAC approach to security works Case Study: 10 March 2016, CORTAC received a panic alarm from a home in 9th Street, Linden 1: Home invasion, Linden 2: Domestic worker presses Panic Button, signal received by CORTAC Control 3: CORTAC Tactical Units dispatched 4: Area searched with assistance of CORTAC Dog Unit 6: Suspects detained including with the help of residents 5: Additional information fed through by residents
Suspicious Activity Line CORTAC current subscribers Greater Parks
Suspicious Activity Line Contact crimes reported to CORTAC 1/ /2016
Suspicious Activity Line Vehicle related crimes reported to CORTAC 1/ /2016
Suspicious Activity Line Burglaries reported to CORTAC 1/ /2016
Suspicious Activity Line Arrests by CORTAC over 12 months 3/2015 – 3/2016
Enhancements - CCTV
Enhancements - CARPA
Suspicious Activity Line Enhancements - Quality Assurance / Incident Management / Analysis & Reporting
Enhancements – Dog Unit
Enhancements - NFHELP
Context of Parksec What we are The organisation responsible for managing and marketing the proactive patrolling scheme in the Parks through one service provider.
Why Parksec ? Organisation totally focused on security We have experience from a community perspective of dealing with a community based scheme We have a very good track record reducing crime by 90% and consistently achieving this We have put our money where our mouth is, rolling out 66 cctv camera’s since our last feedback meeting (2 years) and an extra vehicle
Meetings: – Weekly sales meetings with CORTAC to review activities – Weekly security briefings with SAPS and security providers – Monthly Parksec committee meetings – with CORTAC – Monthly CSF (Community Safety Forum) meetings with SAPS, security providers and RA reps.
Last 12 months Communication: Weekly crime updates and lookout information – , website, Facebook and Twitter. Urgent lookouts - Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp groups
Suspicious Activity Line Social media & website
Parksec security initiatives Encourage residents to call in suspicious activity Setup WhatsApp street groups – facilitating instant crime updates and alerts across our suburbs Along with CORTAC we arrange for tactical officers to visit show days each weekend Encourage residents and business owners to participate in SAPS operations when required Encourage neighbours and friends to join Parksec
Moving Forward 50% increase in patrol vehicles, currently 3 vehicles patrolling the suburb 24/7 Cameras – street initiative 0 % increase in subscription fees Branching into other Parks suburbs Continue to roll out Parksec signs, with 200 still to install, to receive your sign
Reporting suspicious activity Call CORTAC Control Centre on OR Send a “Please Call" message to: *140* # (domestic workers) SMS details of the suspicious activity to:
Parksec contact & social media info -Website: -Facebook: parksecjhb -Twitter: parksecjhb -
Current nominees: Justin Hawes Julie Robinson Charles Davis Glyn Demmer Alexander Amrein Marc Demmer Vacancy x2 more CommitteeCommittee