KNYSNA NEWS - Knysna Municipality and the Knysna police have joined hands in an initiative to continuously ensure the safety of Knysna residents.

Six law enforcement officers from Knysna Municipality were dispatched to patrol the streets of Knysna until midnight two weeks ago, during the weekend of 19, 20 and 21 March. 

Acting Municipal Manager Dawid Adonis said this initiative was part of the municipality's efforts in creating a safer Knysna, continuing a culture of zero tolerance towards those involved in criminal activities.

"These six officers were monitoring known hotspots in the Knysna CBD area, and patrolling Main Road, Long- and Gray Street on foot," said Adonis. The officers were also tasked with assisting with vagrant control and monitoring noise complaints at Kathy Park and Die Parkie in Hornlee, as well as being on hand to respond to complaints in Sedgefield and other sections of the greater Knysna area.

During the initial attempt last weekend, the officers were placed on shifts covering the period from 08:00 until 00:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and this will be in effect again this coming weekend.

"Officers will also be on duty over the Easter long weekend," said Adonis. "But based on the success of the venture, the long-term vision is to have officers on duty every weekend. It must be said that these duties are inherently under the jurisdiction of the South African Police Service, but we must work together to make the CBD a safe environment for visitors and residents alike - to create an inspired, innovative, inclusive and safe Knysna."

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