Ntuthuzelo Nene4 May 2024 | 8:05
Proposal to pay Western Cape CPFs being considered, says provincial police boss
The proposal was submitted to police management by CPFs in the Western Cape, who want a stipend for the work they do.
CPF chairperson Mark Baatjies addresses members of the CPF ahead of their Friday evening patrol in Sandvlei and surrounding areas in June 2023. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/ Eyewitness News
CAPE TOWN - Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile said that a proposal to pay Community Policing Forum (CPF) members a stipend, is being considered.
The proposal was submitted to police management by CPFs in the Western Cape.
They want to be paid a stipend for the work they do in various communities across the province.
Patekile said that work was already being done to support CPFs.
"Remember we started with capacitating the CPFs in terms of other resources. We bought vehicles, torches and reflective gear. But it's a proposal worth looking at."