OBJECTIVE: SAFE AND SECURE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Working together with various selected security companies to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to reduce crime and promote safety in our community.
Emergency
Closure investigation: 2022 - 2023
RE: FEEDBACK ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE VIABILITY OF IMPLEMENTING MONITORED ACCESS FOR THE AREA AS PER A RESOLUTION APPROVED AT THE 2022 AGM.
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Objective:
An approved resolution was given at the 2022 AGM to investigate the viability and feasibility of monitored access for Muckleneuk and Lukasrand and to present the findings to the community before implementation.
Our area are supported by the following security companies:​
Fidelity ADT Security
Contact for sales:
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Leon Naude 0606716399
Security Specialist
Email: leon@fidelity-adt.co.za
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Interactive Security
Contact for sales:
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Rita Randall 0817525382
Marketing Executive Manager
Email: info@interactivesecurity.co.za
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Axon Security Services
Contact for sales:
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Sales 0110348000
Call Centre 0860119911
Email: info@axonsecurity.co.za
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Muckleneuk Hill Security Initiative
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Anoulla Demetroudes 0828201425
Email: anoulla.demetroudes@gmail.com​​
Safety Guidelines, Rules & Tips
Posting of Criminals' photos on Social Media
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You are not allowed to publish a picture identifying an "alleged suspect" in a crime on social media (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, etc) before this person had appeared before a court of law. The same applies to pictures of anybody who "might be a witness" in a criminal case. The South African Police Service Act strictly forbids this.
Members of neighbourhood watches, security companies as well as community policing forums often take pictures of suspects at crime scenes, which you can do, but the moment you send the picture to someone else or post it to a social media platforms, it is considered "published”
A hefty fine, 12 months’ imprisonment or a massive civil suit could await you, should you post a picture of any "perceived criminal” on a social media platforms.
In addition to the Police Act, section 35 of the Constitution affords every citizen the right to a fair trial. The publication of a photo identifying the alleged perpetrator could thus render the trial unfair and it might result in the suspect being acquitted. The same applies if the perpetrator is identified in public before an ID parade has taken place. A SAPS identity parade will not be conclusive : It may be argued that the witness or victim saw the suspects face on social media and identified the suspect based on the image portrayed rather than physically having seen the suspect commit the crime.
The publication of such a photo could furthermore defeat the ends of justice, by hampering a pending investigation.
Posting photos could lead to vigilantism
In cases where the person arrested is innocent, but as a result of the published photo, which depicts him as a criminal, the community takes the law into its own hands, this leads to vigilante action. When publishing such a photo a person could also land him or herself on the receiving end of a defamation lawsuit.
Everyone has the right to a good name and reputation and the person who taints this with defamatory statements, by posting such a photo, can be held liable for damages in civil court.
Danger of unlawful arrest, detention
Lastly the publication of such a photo could result in unlawful arrest and detention. We have to be very careful what we publish on social media platforms.
If you see a person in your neighbourhood and you have grounds to believe him to be a criminal, don’t just take a photo, naming him a suspect, and post it. Rather state the "facts" around the circumstances and post that.
How to describe a suspicious activity
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It is not racial profiling by identifying someone as a WM (white male) / WF (white female) / BM (Black male) / BF (black female) etc.
These terms have been communicated to us by the security companies and SAPS in order to assist them in profiling someone. The more detail you can provide the better chance SAPS and security companies have to investigate the situation.
To avoid any misinterpretation, we request that u first provide the action of the suspicious activity (stick to facts) and then describe the person ie 2 people looking vehicles. One BM and one WM wearing hats etc
Assisting the police in investigations:​​
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To assist the police in their investigations please ensure when you hire domestics / contractors / builders or have an airbnb, that you have copies / photos of the individuals’ full details.
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You are allowed to request the following information:
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Copy of ID
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Telephone nr
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Residential address
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Photo of vehicle and number plate
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Photo of actual work being done by contractor
Describing a suspect / criminal
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Pay attention to the following items that can assist in confronting or capturing the person:
1. Head Gear (Hat / golf cap / beanie / ballaclava) & color
2. Hair color
3. Facial Scars or marks (where on his face)
4. Clear face / Bearded / Moustache
5. Long or short sleeves t-shirt / shirt / jacket
6. Trade marks on clothing
7. Gloves
8. Tattoo's (where / how do they look)
9. Jewellery
10. Shorts / Trousers / Denim / Tracksuit pants
11. Shoes / Tekkies / Boots
12. Weapons?
13. Male / female (M / F)
14. Complexion (W / B)
15. Estimate height / built
*WM = White Male
*BM = Black Male
*WF = White Female
*BF = Black Female
Describing a vehicle
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1. Color
2. Shape / Make / Model (canopies / sedan / hatchback / single or double cab etc)
3. Reg nr
4. Any Unique markings
5. Modified?
6. Any visible damage
7. When (date and time)
8. Where and in which direction driving
