Updated 13/03/23

As a new member please take the time to read the points below.

WHATSAPP GROUP PURPOSE
That residents can stay informed about the criminal activities in our area, which then allows us to take those precautions we deem fit, in order to protect ourselves, our families and our possessions.

• This group can be used in an emergency to hail assistance however it is not manned 24/7.
• This group can be used to report suspicious activity. Example people/vehicles loitering or behaving in suspicious way.
• This group can be used to report criminal/dangerous activity.
• This group can be used to alert the CPF about a 10111 call that requires a SAPS vehicle.
• This group can be used to request CPF assistance.IMPORTANT NOTE
  In an emergency it is very important that personal details be shared promptly such as: name, location, nature of incident.  We strongly recommend that this information never be put on the group. Instead use the group to call for CPF assistance. Example: Urgent CPF Assistance Required Allen Grove. If a CPF Member is available they will then contact you directly and begin assisting you. NNB - Do not respond to other members of the group asking what has happened. It is not uncommon for victims of a crime to reveal personal information that further jeopardises their safety and security. 

ACTIVITIES TO AVOID AT ALL COSTS
Non-crime related posts, comments, questions, advertising, pictures, jokes, messages of thanks, appreciation and condolences. Of special note. This is not a service delivery group or a chat group. As such information about load shedding or water interruptions are not permitted neither are discussions.
Please do not ask members who have reported a crime, what happened on the group! It is common for victims of a crime to reveal sensitive information during the experience that can then further jeopardise their safety and security. 

REPORT CRIME!
When a crime occurs and is only discovered after the fact. eg a gate motor or gas bottle is stolen. Please take the time to report the crime to your nearest Police Station. Please Note - The general apathy amongst residents to report crimes impacts our local stations budgets. Additional resources such as vehicles and manpower to patrol the different sectors is determined by the reported crimes figures. We urge the community to report crimes, even those that one feels certain will never be investigated. 

Residents are also urged to join the CPF Patrollers so that we might assist SAPS by being their eyes and ears.

QUEUES AT THE POLICE STATION 
There are two counters at the Kempton Park Police Station. The counter on the right is for people who need certification. The counter on the left is for people reporting crimes. If the queue is out the door it is not always a true reflection of how many people are ahead of you.

DIFFICULTIES OPENING A CASE?
Should a resident experience any difficulty opening a case at Kempton SAPS please contact a member of the CPF Committee.
Your assistance and understanding are required: While you are under the law entitled to request the SAPS sector vehicle attends to your complaints on scene. With the current limited resources we ask that where a crime is not of a serious or urgent nature that residents please go to the police station to open a case.

KEEP SENSITIVE INFORMATION OFF THE WHATSAPP GROUP
Please do not mention anything on this group that could jeopardise your or your neighbours safety and security. Eg mentioning that your frail elderly neighbour is home alone every day.

CRIME IN PROGRESS
Every home is different, which means the persons or companies contacted first will differ. In all situations please remember to include 10111 in your contact list. This call results in an IR Number and is crucial to the process SAPS use to manage crime in our area. Please note: CPF Members are not first responders. SAPS and Security companies are.

JOIN THE PATROL SECTOR
Criminals do not like being observed. Become the eyes and ears for SAPS and help close the net on criminals. Use the Join the CPF link.

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Even if you are not able to join the patrollers there is always a place for people who want to help a bit more, admin and co-ordination positions are available. Please use the Join the CPF form and select neither under patrol preference.

ATTEND MEETINGS
Be a part of the solution. On average each sector has a community meeting every 3 months or more. (see Calendar) We encourage all residents in the area to attend these meetings.

PLEASE NOTE
The CPF is mandated by law to provide SAPS oversight. It is an integral part of the CPF function that it be kept well-informed by the community of crimes. All CPF members are South African citizens who go through regular police clearances and they are bound by a confidentiality agreement.

WHATSAPP RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend that residents save their CPF Committees numbers on their phones contact lists (visit sector 2 page). Committee members must often communicate in bulk, while WhatsApp rules will automatically block messages from people who are not saved on your phone. Make sure you stay in the loop by saving those numbers.

VALIDATE CPF CREDENTIALS
Always confirm the validity of someone who says they are a CPF member. Visit your sectors page on this website or contact one of your CPF Committee directly.

FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE RULES
Failure to adhere to the whatsapp group rules will result in removal.

Sector 2 CPF Thanks you for your time and support.