Building a Safer Laudium Together
The Laudium Community Policing Forum works hand-in-hand with local law enforcement to create a secure environment for all residents through patrols, awareness programs, and community engagement.
Our Impact in Numbers
Through the dedication of our volunteers and support from the community, we’ve made significant progress in enhancing safety across Laudium.
Emergency Response
24/7 Hotline Available
10111Active Volunteers
Dedicated Community Members
85+Monthly Patrols
Neighborhood Safety Walks
30+Purpose of the CPF
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety & Liaison has a Community Policing Directorate within the Community Liaison Chief Directorate which oversees the establishment, functioning and capacity of Community Policing Forums (CPF).
Community Policing is a philosophy aimed at achieving more effective crime control, reducing the fear of crime, and improving police services through proactive partnerships and programs with communities.
The SAPS Act 68 of 1995 legislated Community Police Forums (CPF) as the only recognised consultative forum designed to permit communities to make their policing concerns known to the police.
How Community Policing is Achieved
Legislated by Constitution
South Africa’s Constitution Act 108 of 1996 entrenches the establishment of Community Police Forums (CPFs).
Mandated by SAPS Act
The SAPS Act 68 of 1995 mandates all station commissioners to form CPFs at local station level.
Provincial Support
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety established a Community Policing Directorate to address CPF concerns.
Our Safety Initiatives
Initiatives designed to ensure a safer Laudium — together.
Neighborhood Patrols
Trained volunteers conduct weekly patrols to ensure consistent visibility and reduce suspicious activity in our neighborhoods.
🕒 WeeklySafety Workshops
From personal safety to scam awareness, our monthly workshops empower community members with practical knowledge.
🕒 MonthlyYouth Engagement
Educational and leadership programs for youth to foster responsible citizenship and build a safer tomorrow.
🕒 Bi-MonthlyFunctions of the CPF
The powers and functions of a CPF in the constitution include:
Police Accountability
Promoting accountability of the local police to your community and co-operation of your community with the local police.
Performance Monitoring
Monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of the police serving you.
Policing Priorities
Examine and advise on local policing priorities.
Service Evaluation
Evaluate the provision of services such as the distribution of resources.
Complaint Handling
The way complaints and charges are handled.
Area Patrols
Patrolling of residential and business areas.