The ANC proceeds from the premise that a rising quality of life also means improvement in the safety and security of citizens in their homes and environments where they live, work and engage in extramural activities. Since the launch of the shopping mall crime awareness campaign, more than 500 people have been put behind bars for various crimes including cash-in- transit heists, house break-ins and hijacking, as well as smash-and-grabs, shoplifting and assault. The operation aims to increase community involvement in the fight against crime, educate them about the role of crime prevention and policing that is conducted by the SA Police Service in conjunction with the Johannesburg Metro Police, the Johannesburg Emergency Service and certain government departments.
The operation forms part of the efforts to beef up law enforcement ahead of the festive season. The department also decided to start this operation a little earlier this year due to the recent spate of crimes in shopping malls. The ANC supports the effort of many who are already involved in the fight against crime, like the community police forums and radio stations ... [Time expired.]