A day in the life of a Precinct Manager: Chris Matthee
Urban Management and Public Safety are key to the VRCID’s success. The organisation relies on many unsung heroes, not least its four Precinct Managers. They oversee a vast area, through which over 400 000 people stream each day in and out of the Central Business District (CBD) of Bellville and Parow. Precinct Manager 1 […]
VRCID’S CCTV cameras paying off in crime prevention
A network of security cameras has led to scores of arrests and the recovery of thousands of rand worth of stolen goods in the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID), in the past year. Since July 2018 a total of 174 arrests have been made, 286 crimes recorded and over R220 000 in stolen […]
What does it take to be a VRCID fieldworker? We chat to Allistair Scholtz
At VRCID, we are more than a team; we are a family. We share hopes and ideals, and support one another. This is especially true when it comes to creating a better environment for our community to thrive. We are always excited to welcome new members to our team who share this goal. This is […]
Students: stay safe with these pro tips
Student life is often fast paced and filled with activity. From studying and writing tests, to attending social events and parties. For many, this is the first time away from home and there is a lot to take in; a new environment, new people, a new way of doing things. Sadly, students are targeted by […]
Working with the GTP for lasting change
When you walk along the Voortrekker Road corridor and survey the surrounding area, it all seems chaotic. It’s easy to imagine an internal compass guiding the daily comings and goings of the Mother City. Beautiful though that idea is, it’s not quite accurate! What many citizens may not realise is that behind the scenes there […]
67 Cameras for CBD
The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) partnered with Securitas South Africa to launch 53 CCTV and 14 License Plate Recognition (LRP) cameras at the new security operations centre on Wednesday, 18 July.
Eye in the sky to watch criminals
Criminals operating in the Bellville and Parow CBDs will now have a literal eye in the sky watching them. The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID), along with Securitas South Africa, have built a CCTV and Licence Plate Recognition (LRP) security operations centre which will cover most of the Bellville and Parow CBD areas.
VRCID ‘vorder in die regte rigting’
The establishment of a Walk-in and Crisis Centre
The Board of Tygerberg Association for Street People (TASP) has discovered through research and experience that the vulnerable group, called Street People, are the people in the City boundaries that are the most at Risk. Because they live on the Street they are the most disrespected easy target that can be hurt. The police chase […]
Jeanne Preston leads our fight against crime
As you know, we exist to make the Bellville and Parow community safer and more secure. We offer 24/7 supplementary services and assistance to Improve Cape Town’s largest geographical CID, which is no small task! As Operations Manager, Jeanne Preston is the lynchpin of our safety and security team. We chatted to him about his […]
