NOORDWESTER – BIESIESVLEI - In an effort to grant the community an opportunity to participate and have an impact on policing decisions, SAPS partnered with the Community Police Forum (CPF) on Thursday, 19 April and visited the residents of Dithakwane village in Sector 1.
Trust and transparency between law enforcement and the people they serve is imperative to community stability, safety and effective policing. The Community in Blue Patrollers, Ward Committee member, Evelyn Motlhatlhedi, and the Bakolobeng Tribal Council representatives, Richard Molete and Herman Nchoe, formed part of this visit.
The event was officially opened in prayer by Tshoeu Motlhatlhedi, member of the community, followed by Hermen Nchoe, a representative from the Tribal Council, who welcomed all attendees at the gathering. PogisoDinana, the CPF Chairperson, highlighted the purpose of the day and commented that the police must connect and engage the community by establishing a relationship that improves constructive public safety and to come up with strategies to curb crime.
Detective Constable Tanana Matloutu presented the crime overview. According to statistics, both common assault and assault to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) are the most problematic crimes, generated by liquor abuse. He further addressed the subject of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide and discouraged domestic violence and urged the audience to resort to legal ways of resolving issues.
Moreover, the police discussed the subject of reporting complaints, establishing the Community in Blue Patrollers in the village and following procedure after suspects are arrested. Attendees were given a chance to ask questions and in conclusion, the Station Commander, Captain Thandiswa Mahube, expressed her gratitude towards all patrons and stakeholders for their presence and participation. Sergeant Mpho Setlhare Corporate Communication, Biesiesvlei SAPS.
