Komutan Durmus Karatepe of Uzumlu Jandarma held a meeting in June for the residents of Uzumlu to discuss ways of working together to keep the people and properties secure and safe in Uzumlu.
This meeting was organized by Mr Suleyman Akbay Managing Director of Oceanwide Properties
From the gathering the accompanying notes were taken, kindly note the data here is for Uzumlu area and may contrast from different areas
The Jandarma Genel Komutanligi (Gerdarmerie Genral Command) is a service branch of the Turkish Armed Forces in charge of the upkeep of the general public order in regions that fall outside the jurisdiction of police forces ( for the most part in rural areas), and in addition assuring inward security and general border control alongside doing other particular duties assigned to it by specific laws and regulations.
Uzumlu goes under the jurisdiction of the Jandarma and Komutan Durmus Karatepe is keen to expand on the association with the local network community. He had a clear message that while they are there as a security power to advert and manage wrongdoings, the most essential thing is the lives and well being of the general people.
Thefts in Uzumlu are down 55% on the similar period in 2017. 40-45% of these burglaries are forced entry crimes with the rest being crimes of chance. Burglaries have a tendency to be submitted by individuals who are familiar with Uzumlu – i.e laborers who may pass on information about properties.
Crime prevention
Property proprietors can limit the risk of thievery by being watchful consistently, particularly when there are unfamiliar individuals in the area.
CCTV cameras can be utilized on private property yet not in public areas without the applicable consents. The Jandarma will acknowledge film from cameras to help their investigation.
There are CCTV cameras in the village that dont work. There is as of now no budget for repairs.
Durmus will set up a database of residents in Uzumlu and asked that people take their Tapu (Title deed) or rental agreement and register their property and who lives there.
Short-Term property rentals must be registered with the Jandarma who will issue you with a password to register your guests on the GIYKIMBIL system.
Inform the Jandarma when you have family or non-paying guests visiting (even if you will not be at the property). You must provide a copy of the guests passport signed by the property owner. This includes pet or house-sitters. If you are not at the property when your guests arrive, please ask them to register personally.
Inform the Jandarma when you have family or non-paying guests visiting (even if you will not be at the property). You must provide a copy of the guests passport signed by the property owner. This includes pet or house-sitters. If you are not at the property when your guests arrive, please ask them to register personally.
Inform the Jandarma if your property will be left empty for more than 15 days. Patrols will then be aware that the property owners are away and the property should be empty.
Opening hours for registration are 9am- 6pm
There is a problem with graffiti in the village and Durmus suggested using the mobile camera to catch the offenders.
The Jandarma patrol between the hours of midnight and 05.30 both in vehicles and on foot. The routes are chosen at random. Jandarma may stop anyone out on the streets and ask for I.D. They may also ask where you have been and check. These measures are purely for your safety and security.
General Information
Residents should always carry ID with them at all times. Acceptable ID is passport or IKamet (Residency Permit). In Uzumlu , copies are acceptable as long as they show the correct information.
Turkish Citizens must carry their Kimlik ID with them at all times.
Please note: Copies are acceptable in Uzumlu however, in Fethiye or other areas, you may be asked for originals.
You can drive in Turkey continuously for more than 6 months, you must convert your UK driving licence into a Turkish licence. If however, you leave Turkey within the six-month period, your UK driving licence is valid for another six months on your return to Turkey. Provisional driving licences aren’t recognized.
When to call the Jandarma
You should call the Jandarma if, for example:
You witness any criminal activity
If you are physically threatened
You have evidence of a crime being planned
The Jandarma do not deal with non violent disputes with neighbours – you will need to seek legal advice on how to deal with those situations.
Dogs barking, chickens in your garden etc. are dealt with by the Zabita and not the Jandarma. Whilst the Jandarma will do their best to help you, these non-serious calls may mean they are not immediately available to deal with more serious issues that may arise.
What number to call
The direct Jandarma number is 156
You can also call the English speakers and they will direct you to the correct service.
If you are calling in an emergency make sure you know your address in full or (if you are not at home) note a landmark to enable the emergency services to find you.
