CAP’s Comprehensive Crime Prevention Approach

CAP is a community-driven organisation dedicated to enhancing safety and security in South Africa. Through our comprehensive approach, we address crime prevention from multiple angles, including proactive patrolling, intelligence-driven operations, community empowerment, environmental design, technological innovation, and strategic partnerships. Our goal is to create a safer and more vibrant environment for all residents.

Incident Support Services

  • Evidence Collection and Analysis: Our field intelligence agents gather evidence, debrief victims and witnesses, and analyse crime scenes to assist SAPS investigations.
  • Information Sharing: We share critical information with our extensive network to identify and apprehend suspects.

Command Centre

  • 24/7 Monitoring: Our command centre operators respond to calls within 3 seconds, activate alarms, and dispatch vehicles.
  • Real-Time Surveillance: We monitor a vast network of CCTV cameras to identify potential threats.
  • Data Analysis: Our analysts use advanced techniques to uncover crime patterns, identify trends, and inform our strategies.

K9-Unit

  • Proactive Threat Assessment: Our K9 unit, led by experienced handlers, is deployed to hotspots to identify and neutralise threats.
  • Specialised Skills: Our dogs are trained in explosive detection, drug detection, and apprehension.
  • Community Outreach: Our therapy dog, Storm, provides support to community members.

Special Operations Division (SOD)

  • Elite Team: The SOD comprises highly skilled officers who collaborate with SAPS and the CAP Marshalls volunteer team.
  • Targeted Operations: The SOD focusses on identifying and apprehending high-risk criminals.
  • Partnership with SAPS: Our strong relationship with SAPS enables effective collaboration and prosecution.

CAP Marshalls

  • Volunteer Force: The CAP Marshalls are a dedicated group of volunteers who contribute their time and skills to enhance community safety.
  • Operational Roles: Marshalls participate in patrols, undercover operations, and other safety initiatives.
  • Valuable Contributions: Their efforts have led to successful arrests and contributed to the overall safety of our communities.

Crime Analytics

  • Data-Driven Insights: Our analysts use advanced techniques to uncover links to criminal syndicates, track criminals, and identify emerging threats.
  • Proactive Strategies: The analytics team provides valuable insights to inform our operational decisions and enhance our crime prevention efforts.
  • Collaboration with Law Enforcement: Our analysts work closely with SAPS to ensure successful prosecutions and remove criminals from our communities.

By combining these elements, CAP provides a comprehensive approach to crime prevention that addresses both immediate threats and the underlying factors contributing to criminal activity.

Key Achievements and Impact

  • Reduced Crime Rates: Our efforts have contributed to a significant decrease in crime rates in our communities.
  • Enhanced Community Safety: Residents feel safer and more secure due to our presence and proactive measures.
  • Successful Apprehensions: Our intelligence-led operations and collaboration with law enforcement have resulted in numerous arrests and convictions.
  • Community Empowerment: Our initiatives have empowered residents to play an active role in their own safety and security.

We invite you to become a part of this transformative movement. By supporting CAP, you are investing in the safety and well-being of your community. Together, we can create a safer and more prosperous South Africa.