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Police urge residents to report crime
The campaign promoted the use of the police anonymous crime reporting tools.
Crime – report it, don’t support it. This was the message sent out by Brighton Beach SAPS during a flyer campaign on Friday, 10 November.
The campaign promoted the use of the police anonymous crime reporting tools, which include the Crime Stop Tip Off Line – 08600- 1011, SMS Hotline 32211 and www.crimeline.co.za. Community members are encouraged to use these numbers for crime reporting.
READ: Tip-off campaign sheds light on crime reporting
The South African Police Service Complaint Centre number 0800 333 177 can also be used by residents to lodge a complaint of poor service delivery by the South African Police Service.
Some of the services provided by the SAPS include:
- Contacting relatives. With regards to tourists, we also assist foreigners in contacting their Consulates and dealing with lost documents.
- Referring victims to other services like counselling, health services and legal advice.
- Interventions at the scene of a crime such as the protection of victims from further harm and accessing emergency services where relevant and when other relevant services are not immediately available.
- Explaining police procedures.
- Informing the victims of his/her rights.
- Informing victims how to preserve evidence.
- Stopping the violence at the scene of crime (and ensuring victim protection at all times).
- Treating the victim’s safety as a priority.
- Ensuring confidentiality.
