The City of Johannesburg has unveiled hand-held ticketing devices, a new vehicle fleet and two-way radios to boost policing and modernise law enforcement across the city.
The initiative, launched by the public safety department through the Johannesburg metropolitan police department JMPD at Grasmere toll plaza on Friday, is part of efforts to digitise processes, improve accountability and fight crime.
The new hand-held devices allow JMPD officers to issue notices within two to three minutes, capture accident reports and conduct real-time vehicle and licence checks. They work even during load-shedding or network outages through a secure local database, with GPS tracking to ensure officer safety and remote-wipe functionality to protect data if the device is compromised.
MMC for public safety Dr Mgcini Tshwaku said the investment sends a strong message to criminals.
Criminals and offenders will have nowhere to hide whether behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle, using fraudulent documents or flouting our bylaws. Our enhanced enforcement capabilities ensure accountability and safety across Johannesburg, said Tshwaku.