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Welcome to the CPF Sector 2 Community Resource Page
Welcome to the CPF Sector 2 Community Resource Page
Safety and security in Bathurst begin with all of us. While CPF Sector 2 works closely with SAPS, security partners, and the Bathurst Ambassadors to address crime and improve visibility, every resident plays a vital role in keeping our village safe.
Your first responsibility is ensuring that your own property is secure, your household is informed, and that you remain alert to what happens around you. Equally important is sharing information responsibly. Accurate, timely reporting—whether positive or negative—helps us track patterns, identify repeat offenders, and provide meaningful support to SAPS.
To stabilise and strengthen our sector, we encourage all residents to report through the official communication channels. Avoid posting sensitive crime information on unmonitored public social media groups. These often create unnecessary panic, spread misinformation, and offer no support to SAPS or the CPF.
Here you will find all the forms you may need:
Here you will find all the forms you may need:
Every report—big or small—helps shape a safer Bathurst.
Every report—big or small—helps shape a safer Bathurst.
If you would like to reach out, offer your support, or get involved in any way, please contact us at bathurstcpf@gmail.com.
Together, we build a stronger, safer community.
🚔 Community Guide: The SAPS Act at a Glance 🤝
🚔 Community Guide: The SAPS Act at a Glance 🤝
Our safety is a shared responsibility! Here is what the South African Police Service Act (68 of 1995) means for YOU and our neighborhood:
1. The Power of the People (CPFs)
1. The Power of the People (CPFs)
The Police must work with us through Community Police Forums (CPFs).
The Goal: Build a partnership, improve local policing, and ensure transparency.
Your Role: Join the CPF to help identify and solve safety problems in our area.
2. Police Powers & Your Rights
2. Police Powers & Your Rights
Minimum Force: Police must always use the minimum amount of force that is reasonable for the situation.
Roadblocks: Police can set up roadblocks to prevent crime, but you have the right to ask to see their written authorisation.
Searches: In some cases (like near borders or for public safety), police may search vehicles or property without a warrant to seize illegal items.
3. Who Polices the Police?
3. Who Polices the Police?
The Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) is a separate body that investigates police misconduct or deaths in custody to ensure justice.
No one is allowed to interfere with these independent investigations.
4. Community "Don'ts"
4. Community "Don'ts"
Don't Interfere: It is a crime to resist or hinder a member of the police doing their job.
Don't Impersonate: Pretending to be a police officer is a serious offense.
Respect the Uniform: Only authorised members may wear the SAPS uniform or badges.
Let’s work together for a safer South Africa! 🇿🇦
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