#HaveYourSay: Is police presence at shopping centres a benefit?
"For me personally I know that the presence of the police around shopping centres will benefit shoppers and retailers."
JUANITA MYBURGH: Yes of course, when you see a police officer you immediately feel safer. Crime in festive seasons are usually at an all time high so I think that it's important to have the presence of officers in shopping centres. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula
As many individuals from all over the world finally rest from the festive season, many criminals geared up to take full advantage of shopping centres and malls.
Sandton Chronicle asked shoppers, ‘Do you think that having the presence of police officials in shopping centres and malls will benefit shoppers, especially during the festive season and why?’