Hillcrest SAPS urges crime victims to report all cases
Hillcrest SAPS advised the public to report crime as soon as it happens as police need the information to identify hot spots.
HILLCREST SAPS reminded the public, once again, to report all cases as this will assist police with the correct data of crimes and where they are being committed.
ALSO READ: Empowerment of women in SAPS is ‘non-negotiable’, says police minister
“Reporting all cases gives us an indication of the areas where we need to focus and increase our patrols. We analyse all the crime trends,” said the Hillcrest SAPS communications officer, Captain Linzi Smith.
“It is also important to have your house numbered correctly and clearly. We are experiencing time delays in responding as houses are not numbered. Domestic violence is a serious crime and comes with a serious sentence, if found guilty. Our courts are showing a zero tolerance on these cases.
* Notice: Coronavirus reporting at Caxton Local Media aims to combat fake news
Dear reader, As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as “fake news”) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19. Readers with any comments or queries may contact National Group Editor Irma Green (irma@caxton.co.za) or Legal Adviser Helene Eloff (helene@caxton.co.za).
