Manenberg man is new law enforcement deputy chief

Jason Hamilton, from Manenberg, is the new deputy chief of the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Department.

Mr Hamilton matriculated from Silverstream Secondary School in Manenberg. Growing up he always wanted to be part of the City’s law enforcement because he wanted to make a difference in communities.

His career started in 1996 as a security officer for a private company and a year later he joined the Department of Community Corrections in Mitchell’s Plain. In October 1998 he then joined the South African Police Service and in 2012 he joined the City’s Law Enforcement as a principal inspector.

Mr Hamilton started many programmes and projects within law enforcement that are still active, including the neighbourhood safety teams and the law enforcement auxiliary programme.

In December 2019, he won the safety and security directorate’s officer of the year award.

Mr Hamilton is looking forward to his new role.

“I always wanted to be in law enforcement, to make a positive contribution and assist in making our communities safer. The policing environment is ever changing and as a manager, I will need to adapt, especially to technology and data analysis to assist in addressing crime. I am a positive and optimistic individual and I thrive on turning my low points around,” he said.

When he isn’t working, he enjoys the outdoors and hiking; and spends time with his children.

The City’s Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, said that Mr Hamilton is a committed officer intent on making a difference in the communities.

“I know he will bring that dedication and enthusiasm to his new role. His hard work has paid off and the directorate is the better for having him on our side,” he said.