FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD BY THE NEIGHBOURHOOD 24 September 2007.

FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD BY THE NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD BY THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

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• A pro-active, anti-crime initiative, conceived by Community Active Protection (CAP), built around a central Incident Control & Command Centre operated by the CSO.

• The CSO is a Jewish community organisation, whose infrastructure is used in delivering the initiative. The CSO has been operational for more than 13 years.

• The initiative is community-based, non-denominational, not for profit, and for the benefit of all ratepayers / residents of the area.

• Initiative implemented running in GAP area in November 2006, in SWAP in mid-March 2007, in Sydenham in June, and in Oaklands Orchards CAP in mid July 2007– a significant reduction in crime already.

• Houghton, Melrose Birdhaven and Senderwood Linksfield CAPs are all in preliminary phases of implementing the CAP model and will launch during October / November.

• The focus is on combatting violent crime. It is not an “armed response” initiative.

WHAT IS CAP?


• A s21 company under formation – an association incorporated not for gain - through which the initiative will be delivered / implemented.

• Is currently steered by a committee of volunteer residents.

• A trust account with Fluxmans Attorneys has been opened to hold all donations.

• Is for home- and business-owners in the in the Victory Park / Pierneef Park area.

• Victory Park CAP is managed under the auspices of CAP.

WHAT IS VICTORY PARK CAP?


THE VICTORY PARK CAP DEMARCATED AREA

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• How many people here tonight themselves, or know a relative or close friend who, have been a victim of crime?

• Some facts:• Per published official SAPS records, home invasions, hi-jackings and

business robberies are all 10% up year on year. 16 incidents in August in VP CAP area – own info

• In SAPS LInden area, crime up 68% on last year, housebreakings up 183%

• There is an increase in “follow home” and “sourced and targeted” crimes

• There have been four fatal shootings in the area – 1.5 km’s from this venue!

• There is no particular pattern – crime / criminals adapt to circumstances.

• Simply because the area has been safe historically, does not mean it is safe now, or that it will STAY safe.

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THE PROBLEM


THE PROBLEM (cont’d)

• The problem is exacerbated by:

• non-standardised / inadequate household security

• lack of ownership of public spaces

• lack of coordinated intelligence gathering

• inconsistent reporting.

• Crime is a plague. It must be met head-on with conviction, determination, and absolute commitment.

• We must be part of the solution.

• VP CAP cannot afford to fail.


THE CAP INITIATIVE

Comprises the following elements:

1. Centralised number and command centre –

086 18 000 18 – 24/7.

2. Residents / business owners participation, co-operation, and support:

• reporting of suspicious people, vehicles, activity – start doing it NOW

• block-watch programme (starting soon) – who wants to head this up?


THE CAP INITIATIVE (cont’d)

3. Strategic camera surveillance and 24/7 monitoring.

4. Pro-active / pre-emptive, highly trained, skilled, well-paid resources on the ground:

• hi-calibre proactive armed Tactical Response Units

• roaming Filter Point.

5. Full co-operation with SAPS, Metro Police and armed response companies.

IN REALITY …

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•Block Watch

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OTHER SALIENT FEATURES

The VP CAP Committee:Chairman Jonathan GimpelAdmin/Fundraising Sue Bulafkin / Janine SarkinMarketing Lauretta EdelingFinancial Alan BulafkinSecurity Dave Rauff / Mickie JacobsIT/Database Mark AllenStreet Captains/CID Michael Block / Peter Elliot

Plus several others who assist on these portfolios. Committee has put in the risk funding.

• represents VP CAP in all its dealings

• undertakes fund-raising

• implements the pro-active anti-crime initiative in the area

• communicates on an ongoing basis with all parties

• contracts with the security service provider on behalf of the residents of area and monitors the SLA.


THE VP CAP PROPOSAL

Two zones:

Zone A : generally to the north of Rustenburg Road, bounded by the Delta and Zonda Ave . Includes the Pick n Pay shopping centre and along 2nd Ave to Crossroads School. 275 houses, 120 apartments and 70 townhouse / clusters. Commercial properties include The Terrace Shopping Centre, Engen Garage, Ron Weisz / Chuckleberries and Florentia Centre.

Other institutions in the area are King David School Campus, Victory Park Synagogue, Beaconsfield Club and Crossroads School.

Zone A BUDGET - between R2.5m - R3m per annum, depending on the final security plan.

Assume 450+ ratepayers = average R550 per ratepayer / month.


THE VP CAP PROPOSAL (cont’d)

Zone B : from Rustenburg Road to 3rd Ave Linden.

95 houses, 30 apartments and 90 cluster units.

The institutions include De La Salle Holy Cross Convent and St Charles Church.

Zone B BUDGET - an additional R1.5m pa.

Assume 250+ ratepayers = average R550 per ratepayer / month

WE ARE STARTING WITH ZONE A, AND WILL LOOK TO ZONE B ONLY WHEN ZONE A IS OPERATIONAL.


THE VP CAP PROPOSAL (cont’d)

The proposed solution:

ONE TRU for Zone A: 24/7/365 – 6 TRO’s + Area Mngr

ONE TRU for ZONE B: 24/7/365 – 6 TRO’s + Area Mngr

ONE roaming FILTER POINT: 12 hrs / day

Camera surveillance at minimum 5 points of access, hopefully 10 – monitored by ICCC

Use existing STATIC GUARDS in the area

Controlled access / fencing at either end of ZONDA Ave.

Environmental upgrade / improvement.


THE NUMBERS

• Final costing depends on exact security initiative to be implemented.

• Assuming the complete initiative, budget is:• Phase A: R3 million• Phase B: R1.5 million.

• In order to go live, VP CAP requires, at least:

• 50% of the total budget committed, i.e. R2.25 million

• four months operating cash-flow in the bank, i.e. R750 000.

• Roll-out takes two to three months from the date when the VP CAP Committee determines that it has the required funding committed.


THE NUMBERS (cont’d)

• Initial funding to be raised from individual donors in the form of lump sum donations / debit orders for the 1st year.

• If a solution is not deployed, all donations will be refunded, less bank service charges.

• Plan assumes that after year 1, there will be broad-basedparticipation by all ratepayers in the VP CAP area via a Community Improvement District (CID).

•In the interim we need to raise a minimum of R175 000 per month for Zone A from the community in order to provide a basic solution for the area.

•It’s up to the community to get this going as quickly as possible.


THE NUMBERS (cont’d)

Salaries R70 000Insurance & Levies R13 000Staff training R4 000Vehicle opex R12 000Communications R5 000Vehicles & equipment capex R20 000Management fee (Serv Prov) R25 000CAP Fees R25 000Total ±R175 000

(4 Static Guards R50 000)

The sooner we raise the funds, the sooner the initiative can be implemented!

MONTHLY


VP CAP WANTS YOU!!

Note the 086 18 000 18 number – start reporting suspicious activity.

Ensure that members of your household and others have the number – SPEED-DIAL 1.

Give us your details – complete the attendance registers

Be a Street Captain

Volunteer for Block Watch

Give monetary support – fill in Pledge Forms NOW!

Support this important initiative in every way by spreading the message and getting your neighbours involved.


VP CAP AND YOU!!

You will be saving lives.

Don’t be part of the problem.

Be involved in the pro-active anti-crime solution.

Contribute generously.

Thank you for your time.


QUESTIONS?

ICCC: 086 18 000 18

VP CAP Fax: 086 697 2754

VP CAP e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Website: www.victorypark.za.org

FOR THE NEIGHBOURHOOD BY THE NEIGHBOURHOOD 24 September 2007.

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