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PolicingBy-law blitz held in RandburgTHE metro police were out in full force in the Randburg CBD, clamping down on illegal trading, driver offences and by-law compliance.Big Brother watches over JoburgCAMERAS never sleep, keeping a keen eye on the city centre. Any crime they spot is reported to the police, who can act swiftly to arrest the suspects.Metro police have traffic planPRIVATE sector companies have stepped in to help Joburgs metro police cope with traffic problems caused by the continuous power cuts and heavy rains.Police crack down on bad driversTHE police are out in force, holding regular blitzes on the roads across the province. And motorists have been warned to be on their best behaviour.Safety tops Citys prioritiesA SAFETY campaign is being run across Joburg, bringing together metro police, the City and the South African police, all in a bid to make Christmas safe for all residents.Metro cops ready to pop corksRESIDENTS can expect road blocks and zero tolerance as a full contingent of police officers are deployed over an extended festive season period, keeping an unflinching eye on all merry making and mischief.City holds by-law blitz in Region EBUSINESSES were targeted in a blitz on Region E, where compliance with by-laws and health and safety regulations were checked. Unlicensed drivers were also caught in the net.By-law blitz held in Region GBUSINESS owners were warned and some were fined for not complying with by-laws and health and safety regulations.Businesses hear safety messageTHE City, metro police and the South African Police Service targeted businesses in Joburg's eastern suburbs, giving them tips on beating crime.Safety campaign heads to NorwoodCITY officials will take to the streets of Norwood this weekend to spread the safety message to businesses and residents.JMPD receives training by top gunsA SELECT group of Joburg metro police officers are getting hands-on training from one of the best forces in the world, the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation.Joburg cops get shiny new fleetMETRO police officers have been given a much-needed boost in the fight against crime, taking delivery of speedy new vehicles, putting them ahead of criminals.New police academy trains the bestWITH a 100 percent pass rate so far, the new metro police training academy has been officially opened.SAPS posts a drop in contact crimeSOUTH Africa compares "quite favourably" with other Interpol member countries, the police service's latest crime statistics find.Jail and bail for extreme offendersIN the past motorists in Johannesburg were caught on camera for speeding or other traffic contraventions. But with Project Thiba - meaning stop - violators are now summarily arrested.Page 6 of 6 |
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