Randfontein SAPS mobile station to help those in remote areas

Randfontein police officers are determined to tackle crime and service all members of the public in Randfontein.
They do this by utilising their mobile truck which essentially serves as a small police station and which renders basic services to the communities in remote areas.

The purpose of this is to ensure they get to access remote areas in Randfontein and alleviate the challenges that some residents face in terms of travelling to the Randfontein police station in West Porges.

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The Herald spoke to Vispol Senior Commander at Randfontein SAPS Lieutenant Colonel George Mamohe who said that through this truck, they are taking their services to the people.

“We have a vast area in Randfontein and people at the plots are far from the police station. They have to spend money to do affidavits and open cases so this truck is going to assist with that. It’s going to cater to our communities in Brandvlei, Wheatlands, and Zenzele, and will assist the community with the certifying of documents as well.

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“If the suspect is arrested, they can also be detained in the small holding cell inside the truck,” said Mamohle who added that the station is essentially the same as the community service centre (CSC) one would find at the police station, just smaller in size.

It comes equipped with a desk and chairs, a small kitchen, a small holding cell, a toilet, and a safe for storing equipment.

The truck is often dispatched to communities on Tuesday and Friday and the officers engage with ward councillors of the areas before the visit, to ensure that residents are made aware that the truck will be in their area.

This allows them to know when and in which area the truck will be stationed on the day, and for them to take full advantage of the services offered.