24 HR EMERGENCY:

086 18 911 18

SEND AN E-CARD
DONATE
MENU

24HR:

086 18 911 18

MENU +

CSO Community
Safety & Security.

Empowering the community to live a proud and authentic Jewish life.
DONATE

Safety first. Always.

Our team works tirelessly to proactively protect and empower the community, through constant vigilance, round-the-clock threat analysis, and our 24/7 Control Room. When you see the CSO team at your school, shul, communal facilities, and events, know that they are there to ensure joyful celebration and the continuity of Jewish life.

Physical Protection

Our highly trained protectors secure community schools, shuls, youth camps, shabbatons, outings and events. The School Security Division and Parent & Shul Teams support our staff and volunteers ensuring comprehensive coverage and monitoring. The Security Response Team address active threats and suspicious activity and assist in missing persons cases and during community psychiatric emergencies.
VOLUNTEER

Facilities Advice and Guidance

To enhance their security measures, we offer comprehensive guidance and support to schools, shuls, youth camps, event hosts, shabbatons, community restaurants and businesses. Ongoing evaluation ensures that their technical and physical security standards meet our stringent criteria. This means that the community is protected, secure, and can engage in daily life without fear.
GET ASSISTANCE

Community Events

We secure over 600 events each year in the Western Cape, ranging from large public gatherings to intimate shul and community events. Our behind-the-scenes security planning and visible and active on-the-ground presence, creates a safe space for guests to immerse themselves in the enriching experiences the events offer and to gather with confidence, knowing their safety is our top priority.
EVENTS FORM

Crisis Planning

To prepare for emergencies, we run regular Disaster & Incident Management training. If an incident occurs, our crisis management plan is activated. By working with key stakeholders, we ensure Jewish facilities and organisations are supported in crafting their own crisis management strategies, including incidents arising from acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other circumstances.
GET ASSISTANCE

24/7 Control Room

Our 24/7 Control Room is the
go-to for the community to
report security or medical
emergencies, suspicious
activity, or potential threats to Cape Town’s Jewish community. Our full-time controllers dispatch relevant security and emergency
medical responders swiftly and effectively. The Control Room also performs 24/7 CCTV monitoring and sends out alerts for any suspicious activity.

VOLUNTEER

Community Information

An informed community is a safer community! We use various channels to communicate crucial security information related to the safety of our community. Sign up below and make sure that you know what’s happening when it matters most.
SIGN UP
I can’t describe the peace of mind I get when I see CSO. It’s the epitome of what’s amazing about humanity and makes me believe that good will prevail! Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, we’re so proud to be part of this incredible community.
Marilyn & Ilyce, Community Recipients
I joined CSO over 20 years ago because I wanted to be a part of something meaningful. And the meaning has increased every year. It lets me give back to the community who’ve given me so much. CSO has been such an important part of my life - thank you.
Ronnie, CSO Protector
A huge thank you to CSO for everything you do for our events. We truly feel so safe and protected. The planning and coordination is immense! Thank you for making the sacrifices you do, so that we can feel safe and confident being Jews in Cape Town.
Talya, Community Recipient

Other Services.

Emergency
Medical Response.

Skills Development
& Training.

Support us so we can support you.

Help us continue protecting and caring for the Jewish Community.

DONATE