A comprehensive Provincial Crime Prevention Strategy for the Free State Province will be launched on 11 July 2013.
The Strategy emanates from the discussions held at the Provincial Crime Prevention Summit in April this year and was approved by the Provincial Executive Council on the 26 June 2013.
High levels of crime deprive the residents of and visitors to the province of their rights and dignity and scare off investors needed for the growth and development of the Free State. The Department of Police, Roads and Transport (DPRT), together with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders, regard the prevention of crime a priority and want to contribute to the effort of reducing crime and securing stability in the province.
Once implemented, the strategy will serve as a hallmark for all crime prevention initiatives. It will also establish a comprehensive policy framework which will enable the DPRT, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies to address crime in a coordinated and focused manner which draws on the resources of all government agencies as well as civil society.
The days preceding the launch will see various activities unfolding in the Bloemspruit area which includes demolition of dilapidated buildings, grading of streets, house numbering, special crime prevention operations by members of the SAPS, registration for grants by the SASSA and the department of Home Affairs will have a special unit available where people can apply for ID documents.
Members of the media are kindly requested to convene at the venue at 7h30 on 11 July 2013 and will proceed from there to observe the various activities planned for the day.
The details for the event:
Date: 11 July 2013
Venue: Open Area, Next to Relebeletse School, Bloemspruit, Mangaung
Time: 08h00
Enquiries:
Saki Mohono
Cell: 082 385 5600
