Residents often know the police station as a place to report crime or seek emergency help, but few are familiar with the range of specialised services operating behind its doors.

At the Brakpan Police Station, different offices handle everything from liquor licensing and firearm regulation to accident reports and protection orders.

By understanding how each unit functions, community members can access the right support more efficiently and ensure their concerns are directed to the correct office without delay.

“The Brakpan Police Station is dedicated to providing essential services to ensure a secure and peaceful environment for all residents,” said Brakpan SAPS social crime prevention and communications officer Constable Audrey Buthelezi.

“Despite all the challenges encountered at the police station, the commitment to serve remains unwavering, and every day, the station stands as a symbol of resilience and dedication.”

She outlined the various offices and services at the station to help community members better understand their functions and know exactly which office to approach for specific assistance.

• Liquor office
  In this office, you will find the designated liquor officer, who monitors and controls the legal sale of alcohol.

This office ensures that businesses follow licensing laws, investigate illegal alcohol trading, and issue reports for new or renewing liquor licences.

The main functions of the liquor office are to inspect liquor outlets, review liquor licenses, discontinue illegal liquor sales, handle compliance, and educate liquor outlet owners about legal limits and conditions of their permits

The liquor and second-hand goods office is located in room G03.

• Firearms office
  This office manages and controls all weapon-related tasks. The designated firearms officers oversee firearms licence applications, inspect station armories, and maintain strict registries for public and official weapons.

Key duties in this office include processing licenses, inspecting armories, maintaining registers, evidence management, and compliance checks.

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Costs:
Applications for a new firearm licence is R175.
Application for competency is R92.
Application for further competency is R92.
Application for the renewal of competency certificate is R92.
Application for the renewal of a firearm licence card is R88.

Members of the publica may contact the Brakpan SAPS firearms office during office hours, Monday to Friday, on 011 7444 108 or 011 744 7162, or visit room G04 at the police station.

• Accident reports office
  This office is primarily responsible for managing documentation and assisting the public and insurance companies on legal claims.

After completing an accident report form in the Community Service Centre (charge office), authorised individuals, insurers, and legal representatives can acquire copies of the accident report form from this office.

A copy of an accident report at the Brakpan Police Station can be acquired by an authorised individual for only R6, during working hours from Monday to Friday. The office is located in room 109.

• Protection orders, harassment, maintenance, and domestic violence office
  This office is tasked with enforcing the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998. Members of the public are assisted with detailed advice on information in a language that they understand, which outlines their legal options.

The police members in this office hand-deliver interim protection orders and court hearing dates to the respondents or alleged abusers.

The members are permitted by the court to confiscate firearms or any dangerous weapons from the respondent if the victim or applicant’s life is at risk.

The police members can also execute a warrant of arrest when the respondent breaches conditions or arrests the abuser without a warrant if there is reasonable suspicion of imminent danger.

The domestic violence office, located in room 115, is open from Monday to Friday during office hours.

Brakpan SAPS is open 24/7, and the Community Service Centre can be contacted on 011 744 4111 or 071 675 6955.

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