KINDNESS and compassion were the themes of the day when officers from the Brighton Beach police station visited underprivileged children in Clairwood recently. The aim of the event was to give hope while spreading festive cheers.
The commander for the Brighton Beach Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence Unit, Captain Roshni Inderh, visited children from Mandela Informal Settlement. Her team, in collaboration with Captain Louise le Roux, had the objective of educating and spoiling the children.
“Children were educated on stranger danger. They were discouraged to talk, walk or even ride in vehicles of people they don’t know or without their parents’ consent.
“Taking of treats, monies or novelties from strangers, or without their parents’ consent was also discouraged. Children were also reminded of the health protocol to protect them against Covid-19. Through the use of a mini visual aid, children were encouraged to use a mask, wash their hands and social distance,” Le Roux said.
The children were gifted with an educational pack consisting of a police colour fun activity book, a mining box of crayons, Covid-19 visual aid and a disposable mask. A sweet treats pack consisting of chips, chocolate and a lollipop was also distributed.
“Through the generosity of civilians in society children were gifted with knitted toys. Inderh and her team through this outreach initiative were able to host a project that had educational value while bringing joy to children who are less fortunate.
“Through the generosity of grannies Allen Erasmus from Pretoria, Vicky Cown from Umhlanga, SAPS members and civilians in society, the gift of giving was experienced by those less fortunate within society,” Le Roux added.
