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The Cape Town Metropolitan Police Department is different from the South African Police Service. Their emphasis is more on preventing crime and reducing the cause. Metro Police don’t investigate crimes, they help combat crimes such as murder, rape, theft and illegal drug use. The Cape Town Metro Police, work continuously to enforce traffic laws, by-laws and prevent crime. Their current operational focus areas include addressing disorder in the city and clamping down on drug and alcohol-related offences. The Cape Town Metro Police department work towards a transparent environment where all complaints are thoroughly investigated and outcomes are treated according to the law. The following are just a few of the units that form part of the Cape Town Metropolitan Police Department: Canine Unit Strategic Surveillance Unit (SSU) Equestrian Unit Gang Unit
Tactical Response Unit Substance Abuse Enforcement Unit |
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With a mandate to protect and serve, the Cape Town Metro Police also need the assistance from you, your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to deal with crime, including by-law infringements and traffic offenders. Find out how you can report drug abuse, report domestic abuse, join a community police forum or start a neighbourhood watch. Alternatively, you can make use of the emergency numbers below: Emergency telephone from a cellphone: 021 480 7700 |
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