MEMBERS of the SAPS Durban Central Social Crime Prevention unit visited the Dennis Hurley Centre in Cathedral Road to make a donation of hearty food for the homeless.
The members delivered food donations and distributed crime-prevention pamphlets to the homeless. Sergeant Zanele Khomo said the initiative aimed to foster a good relationship between the police and the community.
“Members donated food to the centre and they went the extra mile to cook for (the homeless) as a way of reaching out to the community. Durban Central Police station cares about the community, especially the vulnerable groups,” said Khomo.
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“It has been noted that some groups commit criminal activities because they are pushed by hunger. This community outreach crime awareness focuses on creating a good relationship between police and community,” she added.
SAPS members also shared crime prevention tips during the initiative.
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“A crime awareness talk about substance abuse was also discussed and police distributed pamphlets on different crimes that affect the youth, including robberies,” added Khomo.
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