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aims to enhance safety by conducting regular patrols.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>They hope to address issues like loitering and public drinking.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>A new neighbourhood watch in Simon\u2019s Town is ensuring a cleaner and safer Central Business District (CBD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CBD watch was launched in collaboration with the Simon\u2019s Town Business Association and the Simon\u2019s Town Community Policing Forum (CPF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative started with 12 to 14 volunteers, comprising business owners and residents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covering two shifts of main-road patrols, the CBD watch has already seen a significant impact on loitering and people sleeping on the main road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon\u2019s Town CPF chair Andrew Roger said the new neighbourhood watch, which still needs to be registered, has regular patrols focusing on petty crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 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