Community members meet their police in Melrose Arch
A chance to converse with police officers while having a coffee and a biscuit was well-received by community members in Melrose Arch.
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Community members in Melrose Arch and other suburbs had the chance to get to know their police officers at Coffee with a Cop.
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The event was held at an open space in Melrose Arch on September 30 where passers-by could just stop by and have a chat, grab a pamphlet, and a coffee. Norwood Police Spokesperson Sergeant Eric Masotsha said they wanted to show community members that they shouldn’t be afraid of the police but rather be able to approach them for any of their service-related enquiries.
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Several other institutions were present including Lifeline, Emergency Medical Services, the Norwood Community Police Forum, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department and several security companies. Together with Norwood Police Station members, provincial level police members, as well as K9 Unit, were present.
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Attendees had the chance to learn about services offered and rendered by each of the participating entities through conversations and information pamphlets.
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