As part of rallying community members to combat crime and remain vigilant, the Sector 3 Crime Forum held a crime awareness campaign.
Sector 3 services suburbs like Blue Hills, Country View, Crowthorne, Erand Midridge and Noordwyk.
The campaign was held on April 22 at San Ridge Square, before moving to Blue Hills Shopping Centre and Crowthorne Shopping Centre.
Drugs, children’s safety and GBV were some of the topics covered. Over 600 flyers were distributed including JMPD job opportunities and qualification requirements.
Sector chairperson Marvin Maphiri said the response from the community was overwhelming and they appreciated the work being done by the sector.
“Our appreciation goes to the Midrand police in particular sector manager, Sergeant Ngwako Mathlathla and social crime team, JMPD Region A, Church of Scientology representatives and executive committee members and patrollers in attendance. We are thankful to the complexes, malls and centre management for the hospitality,” said Maphiri.
He said the sector was blessed to have men and women in uniform who are still determined to fly the country’s flag higher by keeping our streets safe.
A Noordwyk resident, Lemao Ditodi said, “Residents also need to play their part and report anything suspicious. Complaining only and not doing anything will not help in the battle against crime if residents do not act as the ears and eyes of the police,” said Ditodi.
Brian Crossing shared the same sentiments with Ditodi that crime in their sector was getting out of hand but felt the police needed assistance from community members.
“I feel for the poor police and Community Police Forums’ members because they are doing their best to fight crime. I think more residents need to chip in and help where they can. The reason I say community members need to chip in is that some of the suspects are our friends, family or live in the neighbourhood,” said Crossing.
Community members were encouraged to attend the next community meeting at Midrand Police Station on May 6, 09:00.
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