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Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units intervention

Interventions by the Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and...

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Operational successes for Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay

Operational successes for Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9...

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Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety achieves 15th Clean Audit

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety (POCS) strives for service excellence and received their 15th consecutive clean...

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Premier and Minister Allen gravely concerned over Court Watching Brief findings

Joint Media Release: Premier Winde & Minister Allen gravely concerned over Court Watching Brief statistics Today, Premier Alan Winde, and...

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No lawlessness will be tolerated during EFF's so-called protest

On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, met with District Executive...

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Minister Allen continues with District Engagements to ensure greater safety

Minister Allen continues with District Engagements to ensure greater safety across the Province. The month of September saw Western Cape...

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Minister Allen asks Police Ombudsman to investigate SAPS' alleged inefficiencies

Minister Allen requests Police Ombudsman to investigate SAPS' alleged inefficiencies during Swellendam protests. On 21 September 2023, I...

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LEAP officers confiscate 16 firearms during September

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers are continuing to make inroads into removing illegal firearms from communities. Between...

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Overstrand, Swartland and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units operations

The Overstrand and Swartland Rural Safety Units (RSUs), along with their and the Mossel Bay K-9 units are continuing to make inroads into...

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Crime stats reveal another decrease in Western Cape murder rate

Joint statement: Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen Crime stats reveal...

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