THE managing director of the KZN Business Against Crime will soon be on his way to America to learn all about crime-prevention initiatives - and to tell police there about successes back at home.
"I do believe we can learn from each other," said Kelvin Glen, who has been chosen by the US Embassy to take part in an International Visitors Programme, designed to expose potential leaders to their American professional counterparts and to American institutions, policies, culture and values.
But it won't be all boardroom talk, said Glen, who will be meeting government and law enforcement agencies in Washington, Chicago, Miami and New York City as well as talking to the Chambers of Commerce, business leadership, the corporate sector and non-governmental organisations.
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"I will be going out with the police on the ground to see their challenges," he said.
He will also be working at operational level with community policing forums, 911 call centres and NGOs.
"I want to form long-lasting relationships and share best practices.. A crime-free and stable South Africa is of keen interest to the international community and an investment-friendly environment encouraging economic growth is high on our agenda," said Glen.
He leaves on his "demanding, educational and exciting" trip on August 9.
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This article was originally published on page 5 of Daily News on July 16, 2007
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