A Brooklyn police officer has shown there is more to the job than just to serve and protect.
Warrant Officer Stephan Dreyer is the vehicle fleet manager at the station’s supply chain management department.
He ensures the Brooklyn police station’s vehicle fleet is managed in a cost-effective way.
Dreyer said it was important to ensure all police vehicles were in good order so visible policing and investigations could be carried out efficiently and effectively.
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Dreyer, who said he had always wanted to be a police officer, joined the service in 1989.
“I always looked up to police officers and respected them and their job tremendously,” he said.
Before he started working at the Brooklyn station in 2000, Dreyer was part of the close protection unit.
“At Brooklyn SAPS I gained experience in different fields such as crime prevention, missing persons department and liquor unit.”
He has also worked as a sector commander.
Dreyer said procurement processes were challenging and took too long.
“The process can delay the fixing of vehicles or replacement of parts.”
He said it was important to motivate members to look after state vehicles.
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“I always show members how to do proper vehicle inspections.”
As a police officer, Dreyer is trained to serve and protect.
He recalled a heroic moment he experienced on 13 July while on holiday with his family in St Lucia.
“I was swimming close to the rocks when I saw a man trying to swim back to the beach, but it seemed as if he was struggling.”
Dreyer said the man was swimming in one spot and eventually signalled for help.
“I approached him and told him to remain calm.”
“We hooked arms and I swam with him towards the rocks and safe ground.”
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The man was so grateful he later wrote a letter of appreciation to thank Dreyer for his bravery.
“It does not matter whether you are on duty or on holiday, when duty calls – you act.”
Dreyer is married to Elsje and they have three children, two boys aged 23 and 19 and an 11-year old girl.
“I am also the biggest Blue Bull supporter in South Africa.”
“I love sport, especially rugby, cricket and wrestling.”
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