OBJECTIVES

Tamboerskloof Neighbourhood Watch (NW)

1. What is the TBK WATCH?

• The Tamboerskloof community standing together against crime
• Jurisdiction : Kloof Nek Rd from Military Rd to de Hoop Ave.
• 5 Sectors within Tamboerskloof : see Sector Map.
• Voluntarily working and communicating with SAPS and the Armed Response Operators to manage a swift, co-ordinated and EFFECTIVE security network
• Observe – communicate – co-ordinate via 2 way radio’s

2. Why do we need a WATCH?

• Unacceptable crime rate – increasing over festive season
• A siege mentality does not work nor is it desirable
• To create safe neighbourhoods for everyone to enjoy
• Understaffed and under-equipped police with large case loads
• Armed Response Operators need ‘eyes & ears’ to apprehend criminals
• Need to ‘track’ ‘catch’ & ‘prosecute’
• Police must focus primarily on violent crimes as opposed to property related crimes
• As The TBK Watch becomes more effective this will free up SAPS such that they too can be more effective in their more serious cases
• Good communication with emergency services means swift effective reaction not only to crime but to other emergencies such as fire, accident etc

3. What legal liabilities are involved?

• No legal liability to State or the NW structure
• Totally voluntary
• Same powers as the normal citizen on the street
• Have the right to make citizen’s arrest like any other person
• Have the right to protect themselves or other persons regarding the use of firearms

4. What is expected from the Watch?

• ONLY observation
• No arrests or chasing after suspects
• If and when arresting a suspect, use only reasonable force
• Performing duties only in your own neighbourhood
• Duties can include patrols by : vehicles, bicycle, foot, etc.
• MAIN MISSION : focused & effective communication between residents and security / emergency services personnel

5. What is expected from a Watch Member?

• Some of your time to help conduct community patrols
• If you cannot partake in patrols then static observation from home
• Concerned about crime but can do neither of the above –there are various other tasks that need to be fulfilled to make this initiative work – please volunteer
• Get your neighbours involved!

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