Community Safety Forum Hosts Quarterly Meeting to Strengthen Safety Initiatives in George

In the photo is the George Community Safety Forum convening its quarterly meeting

The George Community Safety Forum convened its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, 02 October 2024, at the George Municipality Council Chambers—the meeting aimed to bolster safety measures across the city of George through a collaborative, integrated approach.

The MMC for Community Safety in George, Cllr. Brendon Adams officially opened the forum meeting, which Lee-Anne Meiring, senior manager for Community Safety in George, facilitated. Participants were divided into three working groups focusing on key areas vital to the city’s safety strategy: urban design, socio-economic development, and law enforcement.

In attendance were representatives from George Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Department of Social Development (DSD), Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Western Cape Education Department (WCED), Community in Blue, SANCA Garden Route, Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA), Community Development, Community Policing Forum (CPF) George, CPF Pacaltsdorp, CPF Thembalethu, Smoking and Alcohol Harms Alleviation and Rehabilitation Association (SAHARA), NICDAM, Legally You, POCS, Men’s Sector and local ward committee members.

The collaboration among these diverse entities highlights the Municipality’s commitment to fostering a safer environment for all residents through integrated efforts and community engagement.