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Meet the new JMPD Tactical Response Unit. Picture: SAPS/X.

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JMPD Tactical Response Unit ready to fight crime proactively

Following in the footsteps of Cape Town’s elite forces, SA’s largest city has introduced a new JMPD Tactical Response Unit.

14-11-23 17:03
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Meet the new JMPD Tactical Response Unit. Picture: SAPS/X.

Just in time for the festive season, a new JMPD Tactical Response Unit is dedicated to fighting crime proactively in South Africa’s largest city. It will be following the lead of similar forces setup in the City of Cape Town,

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As reported by TopAuto, the JMPD Tactical Response Unit will collaborate with the South African Police Service (SAPS). Not just that, it will also join forces with private security firms as a multiplier.

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JMPD Tactical Response Unit gathers on 10 November 2023. Picture: SAPS/X.

According to Numbeo, the state of crime in Johannesburg is bordering on an epidemic. Crime index ratings of 80%, or Very High by its rating system, occupies six out of ten metrics . Therefore, the JMPD Tactical Response Unit will be called onto curb the following:

IndexPercentageRating
Overall level of crime89.79%   Very High
Crime increase in last 3 years81.38%  Very High
Opportunistic car break-ins81.77% Very High
Property vandalism and theft83.11%Very High
Assault and armed robbery88.71%Very High
Corruption and bribery92.29% Very High

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Beyond these, the JMPD Tactical Response Unit will give extra attention to kidnapping, cash-and-transit heists, as well as illegal mining and cable theft.

RESIDENTS BE READY

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JMPD officers. Picture: Facebook/JMPD.

Johannesburg residents can expect daily searches, visible policing, community interactions and increased crime analysis. “We are going to fight fire with fire. Our people are getting killed daily, and we shall respond. Any criminal pointing a gun at a police officer or community member will be met with a shoot-to-kill approach,” said MMC for Public Safety, Cllr Mgcini Tshwaku.

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Following in the wheel tracks of Cape Town’s Elite Highway Patrol Unit, JMPD is introducing a new Motorway Patrol Fleet of its own. Like in Cape Town, it will have daily 24/7 patrols and nab criminals proactively, rather than waiting for incidents to happen.

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