Police remind the public that mob justice is illegal and dangerous
WINDSOR – Campaign allows police and its partners to continue building and strengthening relationships in the area.
After a recent incident of vigilantism in Windsor, Linden Police Station found it crucial to hosting a campaign urging residents to refrain from engaging in such.
Led by Station Commander Colonel Shaid Abdool, the police hosted an Integrated Social Crime Prevention campaign to address the issue and other crime-related matters in the area.
With the assistance of Gauteng Community Safety, security companies, residents, the Linden Community Policing Forum and Sector 4 Crime Forum, they told members of the public and businesses along Beatrice Street that mob justice should be avoided for a number of reasons.
Abdool said, “The public might think they are assisting us by beating suspects involved in crime. We wanted to educate the community that they are putting themselves in danger when doing such. Firstly they are breaking the law, secondly, they could be injuring an innocent person and, thirdly, they could be arrested for assault or worse, murder.”
The police spent the day sharing pamphlets and information on what to do if they suspect someone is involved in a crime while reminding them of the consequences of mob justice.
The campaign also gave the station the chance to engage with the community on an array of issues. “We also wanted to inform people on activity crime trends taking place and offer them the chance to follow up on crime cases they have opened.”
Additionally, health-related services were also part of the campaign offering information and education on safe sex, blood pressure, diabetes and other health matters. Abdool said the station wants to continue building on its partnerships with residents, businesses and organisations in the Windsor area to reduce crime.
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