Youth crime prevention a primary focus for Linden police

Members of Linden Police Station visited Concord College Randburg on 16 February to discuss social problems such as drug and alcohol abuse with the youngsters on 16 February.

Parents of the college-goers appealed to the officers to come address the group of 150 youngsters and provide preventative measures and solutions for drug and alcohol abuse, sexual abuse as well as bullying.

Constable Takalani Matumba, spokesperson for the station said, “Most students responded well to the talk and we were surprised to see the amount of interest taken in the work that we do.”

Officers provided youngsters with vital information and different ways to seek help if they or a friend is suffering from addiction.

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Matumba took the opportunity to exercise a few of the goals she has put in place following her recent appointment as the new spokesperson for the station.

“Before becoming the spokesperson for Linden, I worked in social crime prevention, targeting areas of Windsor and surrounds… I saw the impact that drug and alcohol abuse can put on families and also worked on a special project to help victims of sexual abuse.”

Matumba added that a growing concern is the amount of crime involving youth which goes unreported. “One of my main aims is to educate youth who are vulnerable and to prove to them that the police should not be feared, we are there to help them.

“Do not be afraid to report incidents of drugs, alcohol or sexual abuse… Even if you are merely suspicious, let us investigate and together we can stop these problems in our schools and homes.”

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