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Johnson said while these figures highlighted the persistent challenge of criminality targeting schools, with Mitchells Plain, Paarl, Manenberg, Bonteheuwel and Khayelitsha among the most affected areas, they also underscored the critical role of the police in reducing crime in these communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The department&#8217;s evidence-based strategy included, among others;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A R5,2 million holiday security budget to ensure 24-hour protection at high-risk schools;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The deployment of 82 school resource officers in partnership with the City of Cape Town;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration into the police-led Safer Festive Season Operational Plan, ensuring heightened patrols and visibility around identified hotspot schools;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activation of a whole-of-society safety network, including law enforcement, neighbourhood watches, non-government organisations and the Safe Schools Call Centre (0800 45 46 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