TRSS security, the Douglasdale Community Policing Forum (CPF), and SAPS joined forces to take a stand against crime as they introduced new patrollers for the Kya Sands’ Pipeline informal settlement.
What began as an effort between organisations quickly transformed into a community-driven movement of hope and action. Residents gathered in large numbers to witness a new chapter in their community’s safety. At the centre of the event was the introduction of newly appointed patrollers – men and women from Kya Sands ready to protect and serve their own community.
One by one, the patrollers were called forward and officially introduced in front of the crowd. Each received a CPF vest and whistle, a visible mark of responsibility and trust. Patrollers were welcomed with cheers and applause as families, friends, and neighbours showed their support, reinforcing the belief that real change begins from within.
Brett Fisher, executive director of TRSS, said that it’s great that the SAPS and the CPF came together and invited them to be part of the initiative. “We are here together to fight crime with the community. For these guys to actually step up, to assist us and start being our eyes and ears on the ground, to fight the crime and to report the crime to us, so that we can make the necessary arrests, is absolutely amazing. Crime affects everybody. It’s not just somebody who lives in a massive house in Sandton or something like that.”
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He added that their role is certainly to support patrollers and residents with any equipment they may need. “We’ve just started off with the reflectors and the whistles. Potentially we can start moving to supporting them with some more sophisticated equipment, like radio equipment or anything like that. More important, it’s for them to be the eyes and ears, and for them to report crimes to us. Our vehicles are always in the area.”
The partnership between the patrollers, the Douglasdale CPF, and the security company promises a more co-ordinated and responsive approach to fighting crime. Working hand in hand, they aim to build safer streets, strengthen relationships with law enforcement, and restore a sense of peace in the area.
Jan Mokhethi, Douglasdale Sector 2 parole co-ordinator, explained that having patrollers in Kya Sands is important for the community, as it needs to build a better relationship with the SAPS. “This will assist in bridging the gap between the police and this community. We look forward to working with these patrollers and to assisting each other in fighting crime in Kya Sands.”
This was more than just an initiative; it was a united front, where community and security stood side by side, determined to reclaim their homes.
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