The first meeting for 2009 of the Aberdeen Sector Policing Forum was held on 17th February at the Aberdeen Police Station. Inspector Renee Sweetland, the Sector Town Manager and Police Liaison Officer, chaired the meeting. All participants were welcomed, and their concerns and ideas were all duly noted. Inspector Sweetland gave an explanation of the role this Sector Policing Forum has in the community, the projects that are presently being addressed, and those projects which need urgent attention for the wellbeing of Aberdeen Town.
This Forum gives a voice to the community, helping them to address issues which make for a more constructive, peaceful and crime free environment. The committee is inviting all Aberdonian’s to attend all future meetings, and notices will be made available to the public on the notice boards outside the post office and the municipality of the time, date and venue. The concerns of the community can then be heard and addressed. There are also two “suggestion boxes,” one is placed in the Municipality and the other box is in the Aberdeen Community Services Office. Details of the committee members of the Sector Policing Forum will be available at the Aberdeen Community Services Office, and the Police person on duty will have contact details should they be required.
The Committee elected Mrs Samantha Jankovich-Besan (Chairperson) Mr Jonathan Bowker (Secretary) Mr Van Wyk, Professor Orlando Meyers, Mrs Meredith Kraut and Mrs Joan Tinker. Mr Desmond Coetzee expressed his wish to assist the Committee with valuable input. Inspector Renee Sweetland is the Sector Town Manager for Aberdeen. The Forum is expecting to have more committee members by 10th March 2009 at the next meeting. These committee members will represent the municipality, local schools, Health and Welfare Organizations, and local businesses.
Article By: Joan Tinker