| Rockdale City Council strives to provide a safe and clean living environment for the community. To be able to provide this type of environment to the community, Council works ceaselessly at building stronger partnerships with local authorities and organisations to implement successful programs and outcomes.
To provide a safe community, Council needs to be informed on current issues and trends that are viewed negatively by the community. Part of successful communication to identify these types of issues depends on the community contacting Council and their local police.
The following Community Safety Security Assessments are designed to help business owners, residents and visitors to assess the security of the community. It covers potential areas of vulnerability, and provides suggestions for adapting your security to reduce the risk of crime.
Council has compiled a checklist for:
Furthermore, NSW Police have compiled a checklist for:
Operation Clempett
Stolen registration number plates are on the increase in the St George area. With the recent fluctuation in petrol prices, some desperate criminals have resorted to registration plate theft as a way to steal fuel from petrol stations.
Stolen registration plates are being fitted onto other vehicles and are then being used to commit other criminal activities.
The cost of replacing stolen registration plates can run into the hundreds of dollars as well as pose an inconvenience.
In response to the increase in the number of registration plates being stolen across the St George area, Rockdale City Council and the NSW Police are conducting a number of public education initiatives to raise awareness.
Rockdale City Council in conjunction with the St George Local Area Command and with the assistance of local community groups would like to install anti-theft screws to help prevent the theft of number plates. A locking mechanism in the anti theft screws prevents thieves from being able to remove the number plates with a screwdriver.
The devices will be installed free of charge and available at open days located at Bunning's Warehouse, 383 West Botany Street, Rockdale. The open days in 2012 will be posted shortly.
The device will also be available to residents at Council's Customer Service Centre located at 2 Bryant Street, Rockdale. For further information please call Rockdale City Council on 9562 1666 or St George Police Station on 8566 7499.
Please fill in this form, print it out and bring it to either Council's Customer Service or to Bunning's Warehouse on one of the open days listed above.
Do You Know Your Neighbour
Rockdale City Council is encouraging all residents to participate by getting to know your neighbours - a simple way to help make Rockdale a friendly, safe and happy place to live.
The best part is, getting to know your neighbours is as easy saying hello!
If you see your neighbour in the front yard, stop and say hello.
Organise a night out with your neighbours at a local restaurant, or invite them in for a cuppa!
You could even offer to mow their lawn!
There is much research to suggest that being part of a cohesive community is good for the mind, body and soul! People feel happier, safer and healthier when they feel connected to their local communities, and simply knowing who your neighbours are and having someone close by to call on in an emergency, is a great way to look after you and your families' safety, as well as being a cheap alternative to installing a security system.
For more information about 'Know Your Neighbours' and Council's other safety initiatives contact Council's Customer Service Centre on 9562 1666 or by visiting the NSW Police website.
All information and associated websites are supplied by The NSW Government, The Attorney General’s Department and The NSW Police.
Graffiti Removal Program
Council provides a Graffiti Removal Service to the residents of the City of Rockdale. The program is funded by the Community Safety Special Rate Levy and is part of Council's Safer City Program.
Council staffs do regular inspections of the city to identify graffiti. In addition, Council encourages local residents to report any incidents of graffiti vandalism. Reported graffiti is removed within 72 hours and offensive graffiti within 24 hours.
To assist Council in its fight against graffiti, please report all graffiti to www.ausgr.com.au/rockdale or by calling Council's Customer Service Centre on 9562 1666. Other related information may be obtained via www.graffiti.nsw.gov.au.
CCTV
Council has strategically placed CCTV cameras around the local area with the aim to reduce anti social behaviour. These CCTV cameras are part of Council's contribution to local authorities in providing a safe community. CCTV is only considered as one part of an integrated crime prevention strategy tool to be used by the Local Authorities.
If you have any knowledge of any crime please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A reward may be offered and calls can be made anonymously.
Hoon Hotline
Irresponsible driving or other related car activities that the community are concerned about, can now be reported through the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
Design and Planning Principles
When designing, creating or approving new community places, Council considers various design principles and policies. The principles and plans that Council consider are;
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Principles (NSW Police)
- Safer by Design Principles (NSW Police)
- CCTV Guidelines
- Rockdale City Council Public and Community Arts Policy
- Rockdale City Council Safer City Program
- DCP 67 - Rockdale City Council Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Contacts
- Emergency (Fire, Police, Ambulance) - 000
- Police Assistance Line (PAL) - 131 444
- Crime Stoppers - 1800 333 000
- St George Local Area Command - 8566 7499
- Graffiti Report - 9562 1666
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