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.
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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.
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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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