Westville North
Welcome to the Westville North
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 WNCP (Westville North – Cowies Project). More importantly, you probably want to explore the benefits of being a part of this Blue Zone. 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 WNCP came into existence and inform you of the endless benefits that project members have access to.
Why was the WNCP initiated?
The Westville North – Cowies Project was born out of a need to reduce crime in the area like most neighbourhood projects are. Home invasions, theft, and hijackings were at an all-time high and residents were living in fear of being targeted.
The community rallied together to come up with a solution to the issues they were facing and formed the WNCP. A model that would concentrate on crime prevention, rather than reaction.
Community members started to get involved, and the project began to gain traction to the point where community members would go out on night patrols, so the rest of the area could sleep in peace.
Though the community was grateful for the community policing efforts, some residents along with the WNCP committee, felt that they needed a more professional approach to secure the Westville North – Cowies Hill area. So, in 2017, the WNCP partnered with Blue Security, to take care of their community.
How and where was the WNCP initiated?
The WNCP was established as a Non-Profit Company that is funded through membership subscriptions and donations. The strength of this project comes from the involvement of the community and the willingness of members to support the overall vision of the WNCP. It is evidence of the power of a united community and what can be achieved when people work towards a common goal.
The WNCP footprint mainly covers the Chiltern Hills and Mountain Ridge areas. The Community Patrol Officer (CPO) patrols the demarcated area 24/7 as the vehicle is exclusive to the WNCP footprint – patrolling an average of 7500km a month. This dedicated vehicle ensures that members have much faster response times.
Currently, 477 members can see the safety benefits of having a dedicated vehicle and CPO patrolling their specified footprint and encourage the residents of the WNCP to join the project to increase their security.
What security benefits do WNCP Blue Zone members have access to by being a part of the project?
- A vehicle that never leaves the designated footprint ensuring faster response times.
- A dedicated project management team to assist with your queries
- Eye-in-the-Sky cameras that monitor the surrounding areas, and, are highly visible to further serve as a deterrent to potential criminals.
- 2 Free Blue Mobile Panic Apps per subscribed household
- Direct cell phone communication with the project vehicle for rendezvous meet-and-assist services
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 WNCP residents can see the endless value in being a part of the project and reap the rewards of the dedicated security resources in the area looking after Blue Zone members all day, every day.
Who are the main points of contact for the WNCP project?
Project Champion
Francois Van Rensburg – 082 558 5339
Project Manager
Brett Beket – 082 584 7255
brett.beket@bluesecurity.co.za
Community Policing Officer
If you are a project member that would like to store the CPO’s direct contact number in your cellphone, please contact the WNCP project manager Keith du Randt for the CPO’s contact details.