. The station was built in 1975 and the Station Commander had been at the station since 2006. . It services a population of over 241 000 and an area of 127 km. The population had increased drastically since 2007 and there is a high level of community dissatisfaction in the area as well as high unemployment. . The station has 146 members (RAG says should be 156) and 32 vehicles (RAG says should be 39). . Contact crimes are increasing including murder, attempted murder and aggravated robbery. . The CPF was disbanded in March 2011 but was to be re-established in the following week. 3.8.1. KEY OBSERVATIONS