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Yolanda Faro always wanted to work in a policing environment. She started her career as a traffic officer, and with the advent of what was then known as the City Police, in 2001, she became a sergeant and soon thereafter, she was promoted to a precinct commander. In 2005 she was appointed as a Director responsible for the Cape Town area up to Simons Town as well as Woodstock and Maitland, Kensington, Pinelands, Epping , Langa and from Mowbray to Tokai. In April this year she was promoted to Deputy Chief responsible for Civilian Affairs, Internal Affairs, Information Management and Communication and Media.
The role of the Cape Town Metro police is threefold – they do traffic- and by-law enforcement and crime prevention. Some of their operations they do in conjunction with the SAPS; other operations they assist the Traffic Department , Law Enforcement and other City Departments for example housing and disaster management. The Metro Police Department with its different units, have regular integrated operations between the Tactical Response Unit, Drug Busters , Equestrian Unit and the Central Operations staff.
Operation Razor, the Metro Police’s current anti-crime initiative, implemented from September, has been successful thus far – more than 81 people have been arrested for drug-related offences and another 28 were arrested for other offences, whereas over 265 motorists were arrested for drunk driving. And with Operation Choke, the Metro Police clamp down on a certain area for a specific period of time, with random roadblocks and body searches, and the execution of search warrants on suspected drug houses.
Their approach is based on community policing principles: They are a professional policing service responsive to community needs; they form partnerships eg. neighbourhood watches with the community. They assist with problem solving where they consult and jointly identify and analyse the causes of crime and develop innovative measure to address these, with forums like the Community Policing Forums as well as the City’s Safety and Security portfolio meetings and the Civilian Oversight Committee.
Deputy Chief Faro is the chairperson of the Cape Town Metropolitan Police Women Network Forum. They empower the community, particularly the youth – they give talks on safety as well as the negative impact of drugs and alcohol at schools. They also focus on women and girls, with regard to safety tips and preventing abuse. This year alone, they visited an old age homes, several schools in disadvantaged areas, a hospital for disabled children and Pollsmoor prison, to feed, educate and entertain. Later this month they will kick off the 16 Days of Activism campaign and participate in the Men’s March.
The Metro Police have an ongoing working relationship with the Cape Town CID and Sea Point CID. The CCID also assist the Metro Police and SAPS with responding to the CCTV cameras in the City Centre. Over weekends they conduct operations that focus on crime and grime and by-law offences. They also liaise with other safety and security organisations, with representation on community policing forums and local crime combating meetings convened by the SAPS, where problem areas are identified.
Yolanda says that the CCID plays a significant role when it comes to addressing the city’s priorities with regard to security, cleansing and social development, functioning in a manner that is to the advantage of all who work, live, visit and use the city. “The Metro Police and the CCID have a proud working history and we will continue to enhance that relationship and partnership.”
Important update:
- Cape Town Partnership is in no way connected to Metro Police recruitment. For more information on the police click here.
- To report any traffic offences, call 0860 765 423. Alternatively you can try the Traffic Department at Gallows Hill: 021 406 8700.
3:36 pm
Greetings all,
I have a University Batchelor’s Degree completely pertinent to the requirements for Law Enforcement. I would like to specialise in Crime Prevention Strategic Planning, as a pro-active approach seems to be the one most likely to succeed here in Cape Town.
I have tried to obtain the details of the HR department in order to submit applications, pending the opening of the City Recruitment process but have been directed from pillar to post by extremely unhelpful people. I would appreciate it if there is anybody on this blog that could assist.
I can be reached at christopher.bodenham@gmail.com
Many thanks.
Chris B.
when will the recruitment start of the law in forcement
Hi could you please provide me with information regards to which requirements needed to apply for a metro police officer.
Thanks, Eben.
I saw the Metro police vacacy but i am corncened about the government jobs who seemingly need a drivers licence. Is it a drivers licence who is going to do the job? I think that is why people will always see the government officials as inefficient and can not do their jobs properly,if a person have the ability to do the job but do not have drivers licence why can not be hired? and be given a chance to do a drivers licence because some people do not have drivers licence because of the affordability since it is so expensive.Drivers licence has a significant impact on the rate of corruption of polices as well as traffic officials,because everyone thinks that for a government job you need to have a drivers licence,Gorvenmend endeed up hiring people who can not deliver the service to the people because the strategy to recruit was no correct.
Hi there
To report any traffic offences, call 0860 765 423. Alternatively you can try the Traffic Department at Gallows Hill: 021 406 8700. They should be able to help you, or at the very least direct you onto someone who will be able to.
thanks
Who can I e-mail about drivers who are pushing in line during peak morning traffic in the tableview area.
These people drive in the yellow lae past all the decent people who are waiting in line and cut in by the bayside mall robots intersection.
This will lead to road rage if nothing is done about it very soon!
Thank you.
when are you reqruiting new metro police officers -where do one apply ?what qualifications do you need?
please provide all information please
Hi Delphine
To let you know, I suspect Yolande doesn’t reads the comments on this blog post.
Dear Yolande,
I am tormented by neighbours 24/7/365 days a year with fires made in a mobile braai, (either under their leantoo or directly next to the vibercrete wall) which is shifted along the length of the vibercrete wall and this stench permeates our home, furniture and washing. I often have to rewash my washing due to this conduct. This conduct is seen and encoured to be copied by other neighbours.
My unused swimming pool has had a “algae accelarant” added to it +- 21/08/12 leaving the water looking like thick pea soup with this unsitely gunk floating on top!
I have a structure in the lefthand corner of my yard, (which has been there since +- 1999), which has been pulled apart with the wooden beams thrown in my yard.
While my son and I were watching TV in the lounge on 27/05/12 my left side patio glass panal was struck and shattered. The following day a ‘catapult’ was thrown into the righthand side of my yard.
I have been unable to receive assistance from any department (from municipality through to the city manager) – due to my name been slandered by these surrounding neighbours who mock and say that I can’t do anything.
Please assist!!!
Delphine
Hello Yolanda am really impressed and interested in your woirk,i would like to know how to get forms to apply for Metro Police?
hi Veli
I’m afraid I can’t tell you where or when the metro police recruitment process takes place. Did you try the link provided for Malibongwe?
Hi there would like to know when are the metro police recruitment in EMPD.thanks in advance
velingomane@gmail.com
Hi Malibongwe
Unfortunately the Cape Town Partnership is in no way linked to the Metro Police and so do not know when they are recruiting. Perhaps go to this link for the contact person’s email address and phone number? http://www.westerncape.gov.za/eng/directories/services/11460/9612/.
I hope that helps!
Hi i would like to know when Metro police recruiting?
Hello Yolanda Faro, nice to read from you.
Wonder if you could help me on a problem: I need to send an email to Traffic Services City Hall, Darling Street, Cape Town, but all I can find in telephone directory is
Traffic and Metro Police.
One more question: I knew a family with your surname back in den 70ies. wonder whether you would be from same family?
Thumbs up for you! Kind regards, Geralde Otto
Hi I would like to know when is the metro police recruiting and where can we get the application from. Please let ma know at sarahmathabathe@gmail.com thanks
Hi yolanda ek wil net weet ekt n spaark probleem kan ek die eenheid join want baie het gese ek kani en wanneer ek aply kry ek nie terug voerring nie
To whom it may concern
I would like to know how to apply for metro police can you please help me.
Kind Regards
Hi when does the metro police recruiting.let me know on ronaldo.saul1985@gmail.com
How do I apply for metro police & when is their intake
Hi Yolanda impressed and proud of your achievements I reside in Port Elizabeth and work
for Nelson Mandela Metro Municipality in the safety
and security directorate
Dear Yolanda,
Very impressed with your story and advancement up the ranks within the Metro Police,i`m a former Capetonion emigrated to the UK and now do the role of Police Community Support Officer outside London.i`m visiting Cape town from 23 July 2012,would like to visit your HQ and discuss between the UK and South African policing, would be fantastic if could you arrange an appointment.
Would like to know how or wer I can apply foi the Metro Police Thank you.
To see what job vacancies are available at the City of Cape Town, use this link: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/erecruiting/Pages/default.aspx and go on to the City’s Job Search website: https://eservices.capetown.gov.za/irj/servlet/prt/portal/prtroot/pcd!3aportal_content!2fcapetown.gov.za.coct_customisation_folder!2fcapetown.gov.za.coct_erec_folder!2fcapetown.gov.za.coct_erec_iviews_folder!2fcapetown.gov.za.iview.erec_job_search
Good day,
How does one go about applying to be in the Metro Police? Are they taking on new recruits at the moment?
how do i go about apllying for the the metro police elliottpcworld@yahoo.com thank you
Hi
my name is Robynne Van Rooyen i would like to no when is the metro police recruiting and wher can we get the application forms
Regards Robynne
Been phoning Metro Police entire morning 860765432 and 0215961999 and 0215961400 All numbers are engaged for entire morning so far – what is going on?
Please explain
Good day Yolanda
Could you kindly provide the details for how to apply for metropolice.
Please reply to kylleadams6@gmail.com(if possible)
Kind regards
Kylle adams
Hi can u please tel me if the metro police wil be recruiting anytime soon pls let me know at ascottazelle898@gmail.com
What are the relationship between Metro Police and Orbis Security Solutions?
Hi there can you please let me know how do I go about apllying for the the metro police clintonadams250@gmail.com many thanks
What am I to do my brother in law smokes mandrax in the yard wth his friends I’m so gatvol he’s disabled and get a grant bt he abuse the money I keep on stressing they spit just so I can’t even play wth my kids in the yard I’m so fed up
COULD YOU PLAESE PROVIDE ME WITH CONTACT DEATAILS FOR CAPE TOWN METRO POLICE AND POLICE ESCORTS.
THANK YOU
Please help with Fire works in Bo-Kaap, kids don’t realise how petrified our animals are, or should I say they don’t care! Also its very dry up here and could start a mountain fire but also the parents are to blame for not controlling their children!! I also know that it is illegal to let off fire works in a built up area!! HELP
Dear Madam
Urgent urgent request to please bring back the metro cops, the guys with the black vans who assisted with the gang war fares in lavender hill/ sea winds, these guys were tremendous in combating the violence that occured a few months ago, just to let you know it’s starting again, please help,
dear madam
please tell me what i can do to stop thugs from smoking gagga on the corner in front of my house, i phone the local saps, but they just drive pass and leavde these thugs to carry on with their activities…i live in Seawind Steenberg
please help…
it is unbearable to say the least….
Yolanda, well done on your appointment and achievements. Please drop me your email address / contact details. I need to setup a meeting with Metro Police / Law Enforment to discuss interventions in Ward 76
Good day,
What is the email address of the Chief of the Cape Town Metro Police? Thank you and kind regards,
Eddy
Hi Yolanda… I have seen many Metro Police Vehicles on the road and they seem more delapidated than the cars they checking for roadworthy… I do not believe that they can respond fast enough to a complaint or crime with the conditions of their cars… I must say SAPS and Traffic’s cars are well maintained and fast enough to respond. Why are things like this?
Hi Yolanda,is it possible to do something about the illegal car guards that ask for money when you park.When you do not give them any money they become agressive and start using foul language at you.When you do give them a tip “out of your own free will” they say thay want more and dont want anything less than a R5.This problem is an ongoing thing in the Kloof Street are from camp road up towards the 7/11.could something be done about this?
thank you.
Is a transfer possible between EMPD Gauteng and the traffic department Cape Town?
Hi
Could you please tell me if the Metro Police will be recruiting anytime soon and contact details?
Thank you
Dear Antonet
021 5961999. This is a 24/7 number.
Could you please provide me with contact details for the Cape Town Metropolitan Police. Thank You