Community patrollers can now be more visible, thanks to the Shoprite Group’s Investigations Unit in partnership with the Randfontein Police.
The unit handed over 24 reflective vests, 24 flashlights and batteries to community patrollers on Friday, August 20 at the Randfontein Police Station in the presence of Brigadier Jacob Mashole Manamela, the station commander for the purpose of crime prevention.
Manamela explained that the Shoprite Group’s Investigations Unit saw the need to work with the community and police.
They saw the need for the community, through the patrollers, to be involved in assisting to safeguard the shops that fall under Shoprite. They are working with the police and went the extra mile because of the needs of the patrollers,” explained Manamela.
He said the Shoprite Group’s Investigations Unit bought reflective vests and flashlights to support the patrollers so they can be visible when patrolling their shops.
“We as the police really appreciate such initiatives because the patrollers are not being paid. They are sacrificing their time just to ensure that the shops are protected against robberies, ATM bombings and so forth. We really appreciate what they have done because it will encourage the community to see that our business partners are also there to support them in terms of crime prevention,” said Manamela.
