Revamp for Hillcrest SAPS
The Hillcrest station which has been in existence for 75 years was in need of a revamp and with the help of the CPF, the cells were painted, gate fixed and gardens cleaned.
A MUCH-NEEDED renovation of Hillcrest SAPS was warmly welcomed on Sunday after the Hillcrest CPF and neighbourhood watches joined hands to make the building look presentable.
eThekwini Inner and Outer West deputy cluster commander, Brigadier Gerald Singh, station commanders from various police stations, SAPS members, neighbourhood watches and CPF members were also present as this was in commemoration of National Police Day.
Hillcrest SAPS acting station commander, Lt/Col Gregory Joseph, said it was a privilege for Hillcrest SAPS to be chosen as the host for the special day.
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“The Hillcrest station has been in existence for 75 years and was in need of a revamp. We approached the Hillcrest CPF chairman, Steven King, and, together with sponsors, they fixed the gate, painted the cells and cleaned the gardens.
“We really want to extend our gratitude to Steven King and his team; the work is far from over, this is just a start,” said Joseph.
Joseph also urged the police to be in the front-line and commended the neighbourhood watches for their involvement in fighting crime.
“Hillcrest has been a problematic area and we need to put a stop to that,” he said.
King reminded the CPFs and the neighbourhood watches that their job is to be the eyes and ears of the community and not to fight and criticise police.
“We salute police officers for their sacrifices to protect citizens, so many of them have lost their lives in the line of duty,” he said.
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