What is commonly known as \u201cthe silly season\u201d is on our doorstep.<\/p>\n
In the Din-Al-View community the patrollers have observed an increase in what the Din-Al-View CPF suspects to be the trading of drugs, as there are random vehicles circulating the area repeatedly, as well as an increase in pedestrian activity.<\/p>
\u201cWe are of the opinion that some of the vehicles and pedestrians may be watching homes in our community.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, we request all residents to be vigilant and keep an eye out for vehicles and pedestrians that are not usually on their streets,\u201d said Teresa Robertson, the CPF events coordinator.<\/p>
During the month of October the forum stepped up their visibility in the area.<\/p>\n
On October 7, in response to the patroller observations, the CPF had five vehicles on patrol and 12 patrollers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had the privilege of two SWS vehicles joining us, as well as our SAPS sector vehicle.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe onslaught of all these vehicles in random streets at various times, we believe, foiled many possible undesirable activities,\u201d said Robertson.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs one vehicle would pass through a street, it was not long before the next one came through the same street.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, as soon as those wanting to perform possible undesirable acts thought the coast was clear, they had an unexpected surprise over and over on an ongoing basis for about five hours.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of our members also assisted the SAPS in chasing a suspect on foot, however, the suspect managed to get away this time.\u201d<\/p>\n
The following Friday, October 14, the CPF again sent vehicles out on patrol.<\/p>\n
This time they had four vehicles and 10 patrollers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe patrolled for approximately three hours.<\/p>\n
\u201cSWS and the SAPS sector van patrolled with us again.<\/p>\n
\u201cSimilar activities were observed and foiled,\u201d said Robertson.<\/p>\n
Last Friday they did the same, with three vehicles, five patrollers and three \u201cstudent patrollers\u201d, and patrolled for about three hours.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are appealing to residents to be more aware of their surroundings and activities in their street of residence and the general area.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecoming an active member of CPF is easy and free, it is not compulsory for a CPF member to patrol,\u201d said Robertson.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn saying that, we do need more volunteers to patrol.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is power in numbers, as we learnt once again on the Friday evenings.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Din-Al-View CPF has a monthly public meeting and all residents in Dinwiddie, Albemarle, Castleview and Union are encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n
The meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month, at Dinwiddie High School, situated in Baldock Avenue, Dinwiddie, and start at 6.30pm.<\/p>\n
For more information visit www.dinalview.co.za.<\/p>\n
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