Crime Stoppers Tip-Off Service goes intercontinental
The Namibian tip-off service will be launched early next year.
A media statement by the South African Police Service (SAPS), Namibian Police Force (NPF) and Crime Line South Africa has revealed new developments on the Crime Stop service.
An announcement was made after a delegation from SAPS headed by Divisional Commissioner Detective Service, Lieutenant-General Vinesh Moonoo, and Head of Crime Line Yusuf Abramjee visited Windhoek to share South Africa’s Crime Stop and Crime Line models.
During the three-day visit, extensive discussions were held between the two countries. The focus was mutual cooperation on transnational and cross-border crimes.
Namibia will become the second African country to launch a Crime Stoppers Programme. The announcement comes days after Crime Line and the SAPS hosted the 35th annual Crime Stoppers International (CSI) conference.
The Namibian tip-off service will be launched early next year.
Last week National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega was appointed chairperson of the Southern African Regional Cooperation
Organisation (SARPCCO).
She said South Africa’s successful model of anonymous tip-offs had to be extended to the continent. She cited the successful partnership between the police and its partners as a model that needed to be embraced across all SARPCCO countries.
During the visit to Namibia, the SA delegation also met with Police Inspector-General Sebastian Ndeitunga. He thanked South Africans for
sharing their expertise. He said the launch of a Crime Stoppers Programme in Namibia was “important and would contribute to a safer Namibia and continent”.
NAMPOL national spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Edwin Kanguatjivi, said: “We are looking forward to the launch and we believe the launch of a Crime Stoppers Programme will go a long way in reducing crime in Namibia and neighbouring countries.
“There is no doubt that the success of partnerships contribute to a safer world. We need win-win partnerships. Crime Stoppers will further assist us in strengthening the relationships we have with our partners, especially the community,” said Commissioner Kanguatjivi.
He added: “We share common borders and common problems. That’s why we must all work together. The SA model of Crime Stop and Crime Line will be tailor-made for Namibia.”
