The Primrose SAPS addressed contact crime in Primrose central with other stakeholders, including safety promoters, victim empowerment representatives and members of the Crime Prevention Youth Desk.
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The intention was to raise awareness about contact crime.
The door-to-door campaign involved the distribution of safety tips.
Moeketsi Motaung, the chairperson of the West District Men as Safety Promoters, said Primrose was classified by the MEC of Community Safety, Faith Mazibuko, as a challenging location regarding contact crime.
“Men were urged to contribute to community problem-solving efforts. Together, we must combat GBV, crime, and many other problems. Working together, we can do more,” said Motaung.
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“We talked to locals and took note of their worries.
“We accomplished our goal and should soon take comparable steps to pick up where we left off as a group of stakeholders,” said Motaung.
Primrose SAPS corporate communications Sergeant Styles Maome said the Thokoza, Katlehong and Alberton stations also joined the campaign.
“They covered Primrose East, Marlands, the Primrose informal settlements, and the Rietfontein business district area.
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The fact that we had additional manpower to do our job was a booster, and the public was pleased to have police present and interacting with the public.
“Colonel Eunice Nzuza, the station commander, praised the efforts made by all participants in this awareness campaign.
“We hope the neighbourhood actively campaigns to maintain Primrose’s public safety,’ said Maome.
