14 March 2024
Mayor Gesie van Deventer and Municipal Manager Geraldine Mettler recently visited the Stellenbosch Municipal Law Enforcement Department to inspect the newly acquired specialised vehicle in our Law Enforcement Fleet. The vehicle is a RG12 MK2 Multi-Purpose Armoured Personnel Carrier Vehicle, designated for Community Protection Services.
Law Enforcement Officers underwent training to transition from drivers to proficient operators of the vehicle. The vehicle features state-of-the-art recording capabilities, capturing a 360-degree view. It is equipped with a FLIR thermal imaging camera for operations at night. These recordings serve to ensure the safety of both law enforcement personnel and the public, as they can be used as video evidence in civil or criminal cases.
The recording software allows for real-time monitoring from an operations room or by senior law enforcement officials, thereby enhancing operational oversight.
This addition to our law enforcement fleet will go a long way in keeping communities safer, boosting visible policing, and patrols across all areas. With this specialized vehicle, we will also be able to support the South African Police Service (SAPS) if needed, further enhancing our collaborative efforts to ensure public safety and security. The vehicle will be used to protect SAPS officers as well as Law Enforcement Officers when under fire from criminals and will be dispatched to violent protests to maintain law and order.
