“At the Brakpan Police Station, your safety is our priority.”

So says Constable Audrey Buthelezi, social crime prevention and communications officer at the local SAPS.

“Our dedicated police officers work tirelessly to protect and serve, ensuring a secure and peaceful environment for all residents,” she continued.

“Whether you need assistance, you want to report an incident, or simply seek guidance, our friendly team is here to assist.

“With our improved quick response and strong commitment to community engagements, we strive to build trust and create a safer tomorrow, together.”

Buthelezi outlined some of the services rendered at the Brakpan Police Station:

• Community Service Centre (CSC), popularly known to the public as the “charge office”
  Offers services 24/7, which means the CSC is open during the week, weekends, and holidays, day and night.

Emergency and non-emergency responses. Public safety and crime prevention through patrolling. The CSC offers victim support and referrals.

Documents certification, affidavits, accident reports, and case registrations. The charge office has an elderly friendly desk, which is always assigned a police member to promptly respond and assist senior citizens without them queuing for services.

There are two suggestion boxes in the CSC, where members of the public are encouraged to put their suggestions, rate the services rendered, appreciate, or condemn police members’ behaviour.

“Our friendly team in the CSC is always ready and happy to serve any member of the public,” said Buthelezi.

The CSC contact numbers are 011 7444 111 and 071 675 6955.

• Fingerprints office
  This office is open Mondays to Fridays from 07:30 to 16:00. The fingerprints office is closed on weekends and public holidays.

Services offered in this office include:

• Police clearance: R190
• PDP: R85
• Fingerprints:R85.

All payments for the above services are to be made into the police bank account. The banking details
are:

• ABSA bank
• Account number: 4054522787
• Reference: Your ID number.

Bring proof of payment and a copy of your ID. No cash will be accepted in the office.

“This office is crucial for various legal, identification, and security processes. Our team provides comprehensive insights,” said Buthelezi.

These services are available at office G01. The office may be contacted directly on 011 744 4115.

• Second-hand goods office
  This office is responsible for the registration and regulation of second-hand goods dealers and recyclers within the Brakpan area.

It ensures compliance with relevant legislation and conducts inspections to monitor the activities of registered dealers.

The office also plays a role in preventing the illegal dealing of controlled metals and other goods.

For more information on how to register as a second-hand goods dealer or recycler, or for assistance with compliance and enforcement, members of the public can visit office G03 at the Brakpan Police Station.

“All the services rendered at the police station can only be as strong as the trust, cooperation, and respect between the police and the community they serve,” said Buthelezi.

“The truth is that safety is not the responsibility of the police alone. It is a shared duty, and when community members and the police work together, they will not only create a safer environment but a stronger and more united community.”

She encouraged residents to support local police, to always report crime and suspicious activities, and to engage in community safety initiatives.

ALSO READ: Body of unidentified man found in taxi rank public toilets

ALSO READ: Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Man abducted at Dalpark robot by hijackers in silver VW Polo