Bramley police is clamping down on GBV in 2022

Bramley Police Station Commander Colonel Owen King said the station was prioritising the issue of gender-based violence and domestic violence in 2022.

“Plans for this year are to reduce all contact crimes which include murder, attempted murder, assault GBH, common assault, all robberies and sexual offences. Carjackings are also a problem,” said King.

He explained that the coronavirus had scared off many external role players who were instrumental in assisting police in the fight against crime.

“The recent lifting of restrictions will mean that we can reactivate many of our partners and get back to the stage where we have more eyes and ears on the ground. We also look to reduce complaints against police from dissatisfied members of the community.”

He encouraged local residents to get involved in projects created to make their community safer.

“Give information to the relevant authorities. Open cases on all crime that has occurred so that SAPS gets a true reflection of what is taking place in a specific area and is then able to deploy members to those areas.”

Locals are also urged to enlist as reservists, join WhatsApp groups, volunteer as a patroller, participate in CPFs and share crime-related information.

He also encouraged locals to be part of the Victim Empowerment Projects at the station and use the advice given to them by the station.

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