Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has on Monday released the June performance statistics. The results shows top crime committed, top arrests per region and unit across City of Johannesburg.
These included the K9 Narcotics and Tactical Unit as well as the newly launched IIOC Reaction Unit.
JMPD Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said the monthly performance statistics allow JMPD to reflect on its operations and allows it to identify trends throughout the City. He added that this is also a communication tool about JMPD’s efforts to residents.
“Even driving under the influence of alcohol remains top concern in the City, recorded deaths on Joburg’s freeways state the importance of JMPD enforcing speed and other related regulations. It is strengthened by recorded 848 280-auto speed enforcement offences regardless of increased visible policing. It is unacceptable and endangerment of lives by reckless driving, driving under alcohol influence and speeding cannot be tolerated”, he said.
Minnaar added that drunk driving monitored cases by the Cases Monitoring Unit (CMU) stated that 580 drunk drivers were arrested and taken to the nearest police station in June.
“All of these suspects were found to have paid between R500 and R1 500 bail, and were subsequently released. The newly launched Integrated Intelligence Operation Centre (IIOC) Reaction Unit. It focuses on crimes through CCTV monitoring specifically in the inner city and so far made over 50 arrests for crimes relating to robbery, hijacking, theft and possession of unlicensed firearms. Unfortunately, large portions of these arrests were undocumented people who are still in police custody pending verification of identification and address. JMPD also continues to remove illegal water and electricity meters every month. In June alone, over 300 illegal connected metres were removed”, he said.
Minnaar said June’s performance statistics do paint a rather grim picture of crime in Johannesburg, the swift and effective action by the brave JMPD officers do not go unnoticed.
“I am looking forward to the end of October when we will introduce the first of 1500 JMPD recruits. With force and clear aim to stop crime and enforce law, the City of Johannesburg is turning the tide against crime. We want zero-tolerance policing and to deal with offenders. Restoring the rule of law must be a priority for all us. I thank each law enforcement officer within JMPD. The department plays a huge role in combating crime and I also want to remind residents to use the correct reporting channels when reporting crime”, he said.
Minnaar added that residents can report illegal activities to Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 203 712, traffic Management Hotline: 080 872 3342, JMPD Emergency number: 011 375 5911/011 758 9620 and illegal dumping: 082 779 11361. He said people should whatsapp or sms along with clear picture.
