Originally published on 28 February 2024

In Norwood, a suburb in Johannesburg, the local police and the Community Policing Forum (CPF) worked together to reduce crime, showing how effective community involvement can be.

What was the problem?

Norwood had many issues, like high crime rates. The community struggled with this problem.

How did they solve it?

Colonel Logan Govender, based at Norwood's police station, developed a few plans to fight crime. The police held weekly meetings with security companies to better handle crime. The station's efforts were recognised, with an improvement in its rating.

Larry Marks, the acting chairperson, led the Community Policing Forum to connect the community and the police. The forum worked to make sure the police provided the services the community needed. Beverly Finger led the Community in Blue (CIB) team to work on social projects to make the area safer, like locking up empty electricity substations.

Acknowledgements:

Original article written by: Asanda Matlhare

Photograph supplied by: Asanda Matlhare

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