Assessing emergency capabilities in Melmoth
An exercise to assess the Melmoth community's readiness around the national rural safety strategy was held around the town on Friday afternoon
AN EXERCISE to assess the Melmoth community’s readiness around the national rural safety strategy was held around the town on Friday afternoon.
The participants, which included the Melmoth SAPS and related branches, including the Forensic Team from Ulundi, KZN Emergency Rescue Service, Mthonjaneni Municipality Protection Services, Mfezi Security and the Melmoth Farmers’ Association including their Farm Watch, combined to make the exercise a great success.
PHOTOS: Larry Bentley
After receiving a report of an incident on a farm, Mfezi Security soon tracked down two ‘suspects’, who fled on foot, with their canine and handler and a Melmoth SAPS member.
A further three ‘suspects’ who fled in a vehicle were also apprehended by Melmoth SAPS members as farmers closed the access routes.
PHOTOS: Larry Bentley
After the exercise, Melmoth Station Commander, Col Robert Souls addressed the participants and asked them to complete a questionnaire so that a full assessment of the short-comings and strengths could be identified.
It was agreed that the exercise was a worthwhile exercise and should be followed-up using urban and other crime scenarios to improve co-operation between the various emergency agencies.
PHOTOS: Larry Bentley
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