Westhills Community Watch
Welcome to the Westhills Quick Response Zone
My best guess is that you are on this page to discover more about the how’s, why’s, whereabouts and who’s of the Westhills Quick Response Zone. More importantly, you probably want to explore the benefits of being a part of this project. Rest assured, you have reached your information destination!
Have you been a part of the project since day one or are you a new member of the team? Either way, this page will provide you with a rundown of how and why the Westhills Quick Response Zone came into existence and inform you of the benefits that members have access to.
Why the Westhills Quick Response Zone was initiated?
In 2013, the Westhills community experienced an influx of home invasions, theft, and other criminal activity. People had previously made an effort to secure their homes with various armed response companies, however, there were weak points around the perimeter of the Westhills area.
Consequently, frustrated residents set out to develop a proactive model to make their community a safer place to live in. A model that united the community members, with customized solutions to the issues that were specific to the Westhills area.
Westhills partnered with Blue Security in 2016, as they had the infrastructure to meet the individual needs of the community. Residents have since enjoyed a significant reduction in crime in and around the area, with a dedicated armed response vehicle patrolling and servicing the active members 24 hours a day.
Currently, 201 members can see the safety benefits of having a dedicated vehicle and CPO patrolling their specified footprint and encourage the residents of Westhills to join the project to increase their security.
How and where the Westhills project was initiated?
The engaged Westhills committee is always at the forefront of proactive, visible policing in the form of the dedicated vehicle. Regular meetings are held with Blue Security and the committee to address concerns in the area.
These meetings are vital to the success of the project as they maintain a level of agility, which is the key to ensuring that we can adapt patrolling strategies to ever-changing crime trends.
The dedicated patrol vehicle never leaves the allocated footprint and receives alarm signals directly, ensuring that the officer can respond much faster.
The vehicle is fitted with a mobile phone that receives signals that are sent through to the control room, directly. This means that the officer can react immediately.
What security benefits do the Westhills project members have access to by being a part of this project?
- A vehicle that never leaves the designated footprint ensuring faster response times.
- A dedicated project management team to assist with your queries
- 2 Free Blue Mobile Panic Apps per subscribed household
- Alarm signals which link directly to the dedicated vehicle
- Direct cell phone communication with the project vehicle for rendezvous meet-and-assist services
- External perimeter and internal property checks upon request
- A camera has now been deployed to serve as a deterrent and a repository for evidence should an incident occur.
Wouldn’t you feel safer having these benefits? Think about the worry and angst that would be lifted off your shoulders knowing that there are eyes in the sky and feet on the street looking out for you.
There is no doubt that Westhills residents can see the value in being a part of the project and reap the rewards of the dedicated security resources in the area looking community members all day, every day.
Who are the main points of contact for the Westhills project?
Blue Security Community Manager
Brett Beket – 082 584 7255
brett.beket@bluesecurity.co.za
Community Policing Officer
Project members that would like to have the CPO’s direct contact number can contact project manager, Keith du Randt, for contact details.
It is safe to say that there is still room for growth for the Westhills Quick Response Zone. Whether you yourself are looking to sign up as a member of the project or if you are already a member of the project and would like to refer a friend, fill in the below form to expand your circle of safety.