The JMPD grants special award to Scientology Volunteers for saving lives during the pandemic

After spending the past 615 days of lockdown on the frontlines helping with Covid-19 decontamination, Kyalami-based non-profit organisation, Scientology Volunteer Ministers was honoured by Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD).

On December 27, Metro Chief Angie Mokasi presented Scientology Volunteer Ministers with a prestigious award for their tireless work they have done throughout the pandemic to make sure that all Metro officers were safe on the frontlines.

The organisation has worked closely with the the department by sanitising their buildings and cars throughout all levels of the lockdown to ensure the utmost safety of all officers, and it’s was done free of charge.

The ceremony, held at JMPD headquarters began with Mokasi thanking the organisation for their dedicated assistance over the past two years. She said, “You have been with us since the very beginning. We have depended on you and in sometimes desperate times have called on you for assistance.

“You were always there, ready and willing. We, as the JMPD, would not be where we are if it were not for your tireless assistance throughout the pandemic.”

Mokasi and her staff presented a once-in-a-lifetime special award to show their appreciation to the volunteers for their tireless and life-saving work during the pandemic.
The volunteers were presented with a standard-issue pair of JMPD boots set in bronze and mounted on a plaque.

According to Mandy Pelser, a representative of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, it had always been part of their duty to take care of the frontline workers because they were more at risk.

“I am brought to tears by what JMPD has done for us today, this is motivating for us and gives us the strength to carry on. The pandemic has taken its toll on the country but I am happy that we are playing our part in keeping our nation safe,” Pelser said.