Police and CPF meet for Broader Forum Meeting
“What I can tell you is that the EMPD are not allowed to stop you when using unmarked cars and in civilian clothing,” says Maluleka.
The Springs CPF held their first Broader Forum Meeting of the year on Thursday evening.
The police reported that crime in Springs is generally decreasing.
Springs police station commander Brig Thembeka Gwebushe thanked the CPF for their role in the reduction of crime.
“We’d be nothing without you,” says Gwebushe.
Gwebushe went on to say they would not tolerate any lawlessness in the area.
Additionally, she also announced Springs would not be getting any new constables or vans.
She says, despite this, the police do their best in fighting crime and serving the community, with Monday to Wednesday being their busiest days with a lot of walk-ins to their customer service desk with customers requiring affidavits, certification of documents and more.
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Springs CPF chairman Barend van Heerden also congratulated the Sector 4 CPF for the growth in their ranks and commitment to regular patrols.
The Selpark CPF was also congratulated for the professionalism with which they handled the scene of the shooting of a taxi owner.
Van Heerden also urged the Exco members of the various CPFs to be vetted and cleared for their positions.
“If people refuse to stay away from a crime scene, especially in cases like cash-in-transit heists, get their registration plates and report them to the police,” urged van Heerden.
Also in attendance at the meeting was EMPD chief Col Peter Maluleka who informed attendees that if they see residents breaking the by-laws they should either take pictures and videos of the perpetrators or phone the sector van with the location.
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“If you are unhappy about the conduct of an EMPD officer at a scene, don’t try and tell him how to do his job, rather take down his details and call 011 999 8660 to report his conduct.
“With the prevalence of the blue lights suspects, I would advise motorists to use their discretion in deciding whether they should stop or not at night.
“What I can tell you is that the EMPD are not allowed to stop you when using unmarked cars and in civilian clothing,” says Maluleka.
Maluleka went on to say the blue lights would be on the roof of the car, not on the grill or dashboard of the car.
Van Heerden added that motorists put their hazards on, call for help, show you’re co-operating and only stop at a well lit and safe area like a garage.
The next Broader Forum Meeting will be held on May 14, at the boardroom upstairs at the Springs Police Station at 6pm.
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