Parkview SAPS prepare to bid farewell to long career
Captain Oliphant's career decision was based on serving the community and ensuring justice was served.
Parkview SAPS Captain, Constance Oliphant prepares to retire after 37 years of service.
Oliphant said her passion helped her maintain longevity in her career.
“Initially I wanted to be a lawyer, but that changed after my brother was murdered because there was no justice for him. I wanted to help families who were in similar situations receive the justice they deserve. The 37 years I spent serving have felt like I am at the right place, and I am where I am meant to be.”
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The 59-year-old added that her highlights included nabbing criminals during night roadblocks she facilitated.
She noted that although there were not a lot of low moments in her career: she dislikes having differences with colleagues which negatively affected her job.
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“When I was at a previous station in Soweto, there was a senior colleague I did not get along with which ended up affecting certain duties I had to do as an officer. This is a low moment because the differences we had negatively affected my job, but I’ve learned from that.”
Oliphant said being a police officer is a calling. It has to be something someone wanted to do for themselves and the community at large.
She concluded that she had plans of exploring her ministry passion at church after her retirement from SAPS.
“I am a churchgoer, there is a position I would like to take up at church after my retirement which is ministry. I have always been drawn to it and I’m glad I will be able to give it my full attention.”
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