Metro police release April performance statistics

Metro police released their April performance statistics on 21 May.

Metro police chief David Tembe announced that additional officers would be deployed in the inner-city to help the newly launched CCTV Reaction Unit to fight crime. The addition of 40 officers will bring the number to 120.

Chief David Tembe says an additional 40 officers would be deployed to the Reaction Unit which will bring the total number to 120 officers @NE_Tribune @AsktheChiefJMPD pic.twitter.com/n2iqsoZJTR

— Nkosazana (@LungileDube) May 21, 2019

More than 20 people were arrested in the inner city by the Reaction Unit since its establishment two weeks ago. @NE_Tribune @AsktheChiefJMPD pic.twitter.com/99AFhPp12R

— Nkosazana (@LungileDube) May 21, 2019

Tembe together with Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba and MMC for Public Safety Michael Sun honoured seven officers for their excellent work in arresting suspects during a patrol. One of the suspects was wanted for attempted murder, and cash in transit and hijacking incidents.

JMPD Chief David Tembe, MMC Micheal Sun and mayor Herman Mashaba honored seven officers for arresting suspects during a patrol routine. One of the suspects was wanted for attempted murder, cash in transit and hijackings @NE_Tribune @AsktheChiefJMPD pic.twitter.com/WDEut9pGSw

— Nkosazana (@LungileDube) May 21, 2019

The City continues to battle with a land invasion problem and 110 land invaders were removed across the city by Metro police officers.

JMPD conducted 09 land invasion operations, 110 shacks were demolished and 132 homeless people were removed. #JMPDPerformanceReport @NE_Tribune @AsktheChiefJMPD pic.twitter.com/ZuYalQcHyz

— Nkosazana (@LungileDube) May 21, 2019

Tembe revealed that 22 suspects were arrested for being in possession of stolen/hijacked vehicles, two for fraud and 12 for unlicensed firearms. He said drinking under the influence of alcohol continued to rise.

The inner city recorded the highest number of driving under the influence of alcohol cases with 128, Alex and Sandton 84, Randburg 75, Orange Farm 40, Midrand 35 @NE_Tribune pic.twitter.com/Juvwoln1qt

— Nkosazana (@LungileDube) May 21, 2019

Mashaba thanked the officers for ensuring that Joburg residents were safe.

“I wish to also thank our officers working beyond the call of duty. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. It is because of you that we are able to serve our residents with pride,” said Mashaba.

“As a City, we will continue to do all that is within our power to ensure that we create safe and connected communities throughout Johannesburg.”

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