More than 1 000 general arrests, nearly 5 000 warrant arrests, nearly 2 dozen illegal firearms and j...
More than 1 000 general arrests, nearly 5 000 warrant arrests, nearly two dozen illegal firearms and just shy of 50 000 calls to the City's Public Emergency Communications Centre - these are just some of the statistics that underpin the efforts of the City's Safety and Security Directorate since
1 December 2021.
There is great interest in our readiness for the festive season each year, and so it is only fair to show the public what was achieved during this period.
It is also important to pause and acknowledge the many hours that our staff have put in, often under difficult circumstances, and to express our thanks to them for all they do.
Many staff forfeit time with their loved ones to ensure the well-being of others, and we need to take cognisance of that.
While you and your loved ones are enjoying a day out, these men and women are there, directing traffic, patrolling the public areas to maintain law and order, and being on hand to respond to emergencies or
to take your call for help,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
Between 1 December and 15 January 2022, the City's enforcement agencies made at least 1 203 arrests on a range of charges including drunk driving, possession of drugs, firearms and ammunition, dangerous weapons, contact and property crimes and more.
Among those arrested were 229 drivers who were found to be under the influence of alcohol.
The City's Traffic Service also took 4 997 motorists into custody for outstanding warrants.
Between the Law Enforcement and Metro Police Departments, they confiscated at least 22 firearms, 147 rounds of ammunition and 21 imitation firearms.
The City's Public Emergency Communication Centre fielded 49 735 calls in December 2021.
Of these, 8 143 were calls for medical assistance, and 1 479 were trauma-related calls.
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