The Auxiliary Service is a volunteer corps of nearly 500 members. Since its inception in 2013 it has fulfilled an important role in expanding the capacity of the City’s Law Enforcement Department.

The volunteers were under the supervision of permanent law enforcement staff members but in October 2018 the first 10 inspectors from within the volunteer ranks were appointed to take over the role of supervision. 

Seven more inspectors have now been appointed after having completed extensive training which included peace officer and traffic warden training; basic firearm training; enforcement of by-laws and supervisory training. These members have been part of the programme for more than two years.

‘These newly appointed inspectors will play an important supervisory role within the auxiliary service. This will give them the opportunity to learn new skills, to gain experience and to be an important interface between the community and the Law Enforcement Department,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.

Some of the core responsibilities will be to manage the auxiliary staff members in collaboration with the area coordinator. Duties will include the management of resources, effective deployment as well as training and administrative monitoring.

The following inspectors were appointed:

• Kobus Vivier and Paul Willeman (Kuils River)
• Arthur Thomas Joubert (Melkbosstrand)
• Ryno Gerstner and Sean Coltman (Brackenfell)
• Gershwin Maxim (Parow)
• Jonty Mylne (Wynberg)

‘I would like to congratulate the new inspectors who have shown that through perseverance and unselfish service to one’s community, one can make a difference. They are setting a fine example and are an inspiration to all of us. We wish them well when they lead from the front in our efforts to create a safe environment for our residents.

‘Our Law Enforcement Department has developed a proud tradition of working well with the voluntary corps and we will keep on creating opportunities in the safety and security environment for volunteers to be our eyes and ears in crime prevention and information gathering. Their hard work and dedication and conducting patrols for long hours on end does not go unnoticed. They are our ambassadors in creating awareness and helping the City to build strong relationships with our communities.