Law Enforcement officers are not mandated or empowered to combat and investigate crime, but various functions have been extended to them through regulations and sometimes by necessity, including the maintenance of public order and combating cable theft and illegal land invasions. Law Enforcement officers are responsible for enforcing the City’s by-laws and traffic laws, clamping down on offences such as general nuisances, alcohol offences, speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal parking, reckless driving, problem buildings and illegal informal trading. Peace Officers have the power to confiscate, arrest, issue compliance notices and fines, and shut down illegal operations where by-laws are infringed upon.
Functions
1. Increase voluntary compliance of road users in respect of road rules;
2. Provide quality services (law enforcement, logistics and administration, education and licensing);
3. Reduce traffic offence rates and accident rates.
Enforcement:
1. Animal impoundment;
2. Anti-land invasion;
3. Displaced people;
4. Facility protection;
5. Graffiti enforcement;
6. Informal trading;
7. Liquor enforcement and compliance;
8. Metal theft;
9. Neighbourhood safety;
10. Problem buildings;
11. Rail enforcement;
12. Rapid response;
13. School resource officers.
Contact Details
Law Enforcement
021 596 1999 for all units (24/7) lawenforcement@capetown.gov.za
Chief: Law Enforcement
Rudolf Wiltshire 021 444 4259
Cable theft (Copperheads)
0800 222 771
‘Drug Busters’ 0800 225 669
Land invasion 0800 225 669 (24/7)
Informal Trading Unit
021 596 1999 (24/7) janice.adams@capetown.gov.za