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November 04, 2025
‘Like a leaf blower’: Council security guards set to patrol just one suburb
Council-funded security officers will patrol the streets of Truganina from next week, in a contentious six-month trial in the City of Wyndham.
Truganina residents can expect a more visible security presence starting next week, as council-funded security officers begin patrolling the suburb's streets. The City of Wyndham is launching a six-month trial program that will see dedicated security personnel focusing solely on Truganina, a move that has already sparked debate within the community.
The initiative aims to improve community safety and deter crime by providing a proactive security presence. Think of it, one council officer explained, as "like a leaf blower, pushing problems away." The security officers will be tasked with patrolling streets, parks, and other public spaces, acting as a visible deterrent to potential offenders and providing an increased sense of security for residents.
While the council believes the program will be a valuable asset in addressing local safety concerns, the decision to concentrate resources on a single suburb has raised questions from residents in other areas of Wyndham. Some argue that a more equitable distribution of security resources across the entire municipality would be fairer. Concerns have been voiced about whether focusing solely on Truganina might simply displace crime to neighboring suburbs, rather than effectively reducing it overall.
The council acknowledges these concerns and has emphasized that the six-month trial will be closely monitored and evaluated. Data on crime rates, resident feedback, and the overall impact of the program will be collected and analyzed to determine its effectiveness. This information will be crucial in deciding whether to extend the program, modify it, or roll it out to other suburbs within the City of Wyndham.
Residents are encouraged to engage with the security officers and provide feedback on their experiences. The council believes that community input is essential to ensuring the program meets the needs of Truganina and contributes to a safer environment for everyone. The trial is set to begin next week, and the impact on Truganina’s safety and the wider community will be closely watched. The success of the "leaf blower" approach remains to be seen.
The initiative aims to improve community safety and deter crime by providing a proactive security presence. Think of it, one council officer explained, as "like a leaf blower, pushing problems away." The security officers will be tasked with patrolling streets, parks, and other public spaces, acting as a visible deterrent to potential offenders and providing an increased sense of security for residents.
While the council believes the program will be a valuable asset in addressing local safety concerns, the decision to concentrate resources on a single suburb has raised questions from residents in other areas of Wyndham. Some argue that a more equitable distribution of security resources across the entire municipality would be fairer. Concerns have been voiced about whether focusing solely on Truganina might simply displace crime to neighboring suburbs, rather than effectively reducing it overall.
The council acknowledges these concerns and has emphasized that the six-month trial will be closely monitored and evaluated. Data on crime rates, resident feedback, and the overall impact of the program will be collected and analyzed to determine its effectiveness. This information will be crucial in deciding whether to extend the program, modify it, or roll it out to other suburbs within the City of Wyndham.
Residents are encouraged to engage with the security officers and provide feedback on their experiences. The council believes that community input is essential to ensuring the program meets the needs of Truganina and contributes to a safer environment for everyone. The trial is set to begin next week, and the impact on Truganina’s safety and the wider community will be closely watched. The success of the "leaf blower" approach remains to be seen.
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