JMPD headquarters in Martindale

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The move into the new building will be completed by end of the year

Metro police HQ moves to Martindale April 26, 2004 By Tammy O'Reilly THE long overdue move of the Johannesburg Metro Police Department headquarters (JPMD) to a more worker-friendly environment with ample office space, strict security, boardrooms, and a conference room has begun. Since the JMPD was formed in March 2001, its headquarters has had to share space with its Selby precinct offices. This meant that the headquarters component, which deals with policies, procedures and standards, and development of corporate strategies, was not separated from the day-to-day operations of the JMPD. A more worker-friendly environment for JMPD "The offices at Selby were not in a state that was conducive for working. The place was cramped and there were as many as three secretaries sharing one office," explained director of the Office of Chief of Police, Elwin Pelser. The new premises initially belonged to electronics company Phillips, which, after downgrading, sold a portion of it to the Johannesburg Property Company who in turn allocated it to the JMPD. The two-storey building situated along Main Road in Martindale is easily identified by the blue JMPD headquarters signage and tinted glass windows which stretch across the front of the building up to the second floor. However, relocation of the headquarters will only be complete by the end of next year. "We decided to undertake the move with a phase-by-phase approach. It would not have been feasible for everyone to move at the same time," said Pelser. So far the Office of the Chief of Police, the director of the Office of the Chief of Police and the chairperson of the Public Safety Portfolio committee have taken up occupancy at Martindale. Among the departments still to move are the Joint Tactical Command Centre, and the directors of human resources and legal processes. The headquarters building now also has a canteen, parking space for employees and visitors, as well as facilities for meetings and conferences. Security is tight and access cards electronically control entry to the two floors and visitors are not permitted to walk around unaccompanied. "These new offices are a definite investment for the future. The JMPD is not going anywhere; it is only going to get better," enthused Pelser. Permission to use web site material Publishers may use material from this site free of charge, as long as: Credit is given to either the "City of Johannesburg website (www.joburg.org.za)" or to "Johannesburg News Agency (www.joburg.org.za)"; If the article is used online, a link is provided to the original article on this website; The name of the article's author is acknowledged; The webmaster is informed of how and where the material is used (fill in this brief online form). Johannesburg News Agency is operated by BIG Media at 011-484-1400 Print this Page E-mail this article to a friend Help using Joburg.org.za